Honda Saber U1/U2 2.5 i 20V S (180 Hp)
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Honda Saber:
The Honda Inspire is a mid-size sedan derived from the Honda Accord chassis. The first Inspire debuted in late 1989 as the Accord Inspire, a sister nameplate to the Honda Vigor. It was sold at different retail channels in Japan, known as Honda Verno for the Vigor/Saber, and as the Inspire at Honda Clio stores.
In 1995, the Inspire was updated and exported to the US as the Acura 3. 2 TL, while the Vigor nameplate was replaced with the Honda Saber. The longitudinal 2. 5L straight-five engine layout and platform remained and was sold as the Acura 2. 5 TL....(Read more on Wikipedia)
U1/U2 Overview:
Honda Saber (U1/U2). With 226 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1380 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
Performance Verdict
This 2.5L inline-five engine offers smooth and respectable performance for a mid-size sedan of its era. With 180 Hp, it provides adequate power for highway cruising and confident overtaking, though not overtly sporty.
Fuel Economy
Fuel consumption of 7.8 l/100 km is reasonable for a 2.5L engine with an automatic transmission from the mid-90s, offering a decent balance between power and efficiency.
Best Use Case:
Highway / Mixed driving
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Refined and smooth inline-five engines
- • Excellent Honda reliability and build quality
- • Comfortable and spacious interior for its class
- • Distinctive styling for a mid-90s sedan
- • Good fuel economy for the engine sizes of the era
Cons:
- • Limited availability outside of specific markets (e.g., Japan)
- • Automatic transmission can feel dated compared to modern units
- • Lacks modern safety features and driver aids
- • Performance is more geared towards comfort than sportiness
- • Parts availability might be challenging for some components
Specifications:
| General: |
| Brand: | Honda |
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| Model: | Saber |
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| Generation: | U1/U2 |
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| Modification (Engine): | 2.5 i 20V S (180 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 1995 |
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| End of production: | 1998 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Sedan |
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| Seats: | 5 |
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| Doors: | 4 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 180 Hp @ 6500 rpm. |
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| Power per litre: | 73.4 Hp/l |
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| Torque: | 226 Nm @ 3800 rpm. |
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| Engine displacement: | 2451 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 5 |
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| Engine configuration: | Inline |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | OHC |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 85 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 9.3:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 7.8 l/100 km |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 7.7 kg/Hp, 130.4 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.1 kg/Nm, 163.8 Nm/tonne |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1380 |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4840 mm mm |
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| Width: | 1785 mm mm |
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| Height: | 1405 mm mm |
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| Wheelbase: | 2840 mm mm |
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| Front track: | 1520 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1510 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Front wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 4 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 195/65 R15H |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Coil spring |
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