so, tell me from what i hear the little fit/jazz comes with a dohc vtec 1.5 litre, what would that little motor be? hit me up, jw.

 

Straight from the horses mouth:

The 2007 Honda Fit powertrain is designed to deliver fun-to-drive performance with good fuel economy and low emissions. All Fit models are equipped with a 1.5-liter, SOHC, 16-valve 4-cylinder VTEC gasoline engine that generates 109 horsepower and is available with either a 5-speed manual transmission (standard) or a 5-speed automatic transmission (available). The efficient and compact engine uses Honda's Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system to deliver top-of-class performance for the sub-compact segment. And, like all Honda engines, it offers excellent fuel economy and low emissions with an estimated EPA city/highway fuel economy rating on manual transmission models of 33/38 miles per gallon and a Low Emissions Vehicle-2 (LEV-2) rating in California (Tier 2 Bin 5 Federal emissions rating).

Powertrain Highlights

1.5-liter 16-Valve SOHC 4-cylinder VTEC engine
109 hp @ 5800 rpm and 105 lb.-ft @ 4800 rpm
Honda-estimated EPA fuel economy of 33 mpg city/38 mpg highway
CARB rated LEV-2 emissions, Federal Tier-2 Bin-5
Narrow angle intake port design
Low-friction engine design
Drive-by-Wire throttle control
Standard 5-speed manual transmission
Available 5-speed automatic transmission (segment exclusive)
Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters on Fit Sport with automatic transmission
Most significantly, Fit features Honda's exclusive VTEC valvetrain technology, a composite intake manifold, and low-friction construction for the rocker arms and engine block. The end result is an engine with good low end torque, high-revving power and a high level of fuel efficiency. Further refinements include the use of electronic drive-by-wire throttle control, which allows for quick and precise delivery of fuel to the engine.

The Fit's engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual transmission (standard) or a 5-speed automatic transmission (available). The 5-speed automatic transmission is a first for the Fit worldwide, and it is a first for the segment. Fit's 5-speed automatic transmission also offers a unique steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifter system on the Fit Sport that enhances the driving experience. In manual mode, the transmission will hold the selected gear until another one is selected.

1.5-Liter 16-valve SOHC VTEC 4-Cylinder Engine
The goal of Fit's 1.5-liter VTEC engine is to optimize the balance between high fuel economy and fun-to-drive performance. Using new SAE net horsepower standards (revised 8/04), the Fit's 4-cylinder engine is rated at 109-horsepower.

The engine displaces 1,497 cc and has a 10.4:1 compression ratio with a bore and stroke measuring 73mm x 89.4 mm. The compact VTEC cylinder head utilizes a narrow, 30-degree design between the intake and exhaust valves, contributing to the engine's overall compact size. The lightweight composite intake manifold is a long runner design that contributes to good low and mid-range torque output. Friction reducing technologies include roller bearing tipped rocker arms, a low friction timing chain tensioner, molybdenum coated piston skirts and an offset crankshaft/connecting rod design. Low emissions are a key trait of every Honda engine, and the Fit employs an oblique flow catalytic converter (increases contact area of exhaust gas inside catalyst), stainless steel exhaust pipes (fast warm up, good heat dissipation and low weight) and a conventional exhaust gas recirculation system (re-routes part of the exhaust gas back into the intake air fuel mixture).


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thanx a lot, i was just intrested in what the new tech coming from honda was all about. the little 1.5 is a little underated, considering they've been making more hp than that with similair gas mileage since the 80's. oh well, i'm sure that this motor will also have its following before to long. the little l15 sohc vtec might be the next d. who knows, it sounds like it has the making to be. possibly with a new im, e, i, chipped ecu, h, etc. we could see some improvement. or in japan, and europe is this motor being tuned. i did see a write up about a turbo jazz, but didn't see any numbers. i'd like to see the progression of this new powerplant.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 95lscivic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">thanx a lot, i was just intrested in what the new tech coming from honda was all about. the little 1.5 is a little underated, considering they've been making more hp than that with similair gas mileage since the 80's. oh well, i'm sure that this motor will also have its following before to long. the little l15 sohc vtec might be the next d. who knows, it sounds like it has the making to be. possibly with a new im, e, i, chipped ecu, h, etc. we could see some improvement. or in japan, and europe is this motor being tuned. i did see a write up about a turbo jazz, but didn't see any numbers. i'd like to see the progression of this new powerplant. </TD></TR></TABLE>

about the turbo jazz...ur prolly thinking of the mugen tuned fit "Spec D" it's a concept Supercharged Fit...around 145hp it has currently i think...http://www.mugen-power.com/concept/fit-specd/