2005 Honda Accord Euro R— Euro R K20A GRADE 4

Honda Accord Euro R K20A CL7 2005

Fresh import now arrived from Japan and presented in excellent condition.
Mileage: 129,180 km (80,269 miles)

UK Preparation Completed

The vehicle has undergone a full inspection and UK compliance preparation, including:

• Full vehicle inspection
• Full service
• 12 months MOT supplied
• New front and rear brake discs and pads
• New alternator belt and idler
• 4 new tyres
• Wheel tracking/alignment
• Speedometer converted to MPH, mileage converted to miles, and rear fog light fitted
• Fresh import from Japan — Grade 4B, excellent condition

Specification & Features:

• Recaro seats
• K20A engine
• Genuine 17 inch honda alloys
• Genuine euro R cat mats
• A rare genuine Mugen spoiler will be fitted once the car arrives, adding that authentic finishing touch
• 6 Speed gearbox
• One owner car
• High auction grade - Grade 4B
• Fully inspected in Japan with no issues mechanically & reinspected on arrival here in the UK

Condition

Car is overall in immaculate condition, no dents or scratches with a rust free under body

Background

The Accord Euro R was a high-performance version of the seventh-generation Accord, produced between 2002 and 2008. Despite the name, it was only available as part of the lineup for the Japanese version of the model, while the Accord built for the U.S. market did not have an equivalent variant.

The Euro R was powered by a K20A engine, a member of the well-known K-series family. The K20A was built between 2001 and 2011, and was used in several high-performance Honda models, including the Civic Type R and Integra Type R. The specific version of the K20A used in the Accord Euro R was equipped with a secondary-force counterbalance shaft, which had the effect of reducing engine vibration for optimal performance. However, this had the effect of slightly reducing power output.

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In the Euro R Accord, the K20A produced 217 hp and 152 lb-ft of torque. It was paired with a six-speed manual transmission. The Euro R Accord also came with several performance-oriented modifications, such as a locked slip differential and a lightweight flywheel. Some design elements, such as a body kit, Type R red instrument cluster, Recaro seats, 17-inch aluminum wheels, and a Momo steering wheel, were included in the package as well.

The Japanese base-model Accord, meanwhile, used an “Eco” version of the same engine, which only produced 153 hp. This engine was only available in the version of the car equipped with an automatic transmission, and none of the other performance modifications from the Euro R were included along with it.

The Euro R Accord was a successor to a high-performance variant of the Accord’s previous generation. The sixth-gen Euro R was produced between 2000 and 2002, and was also exclusively sold in Japan. It was powered by a modified version of the H22A engine, which produced 217 hp and 163 lb-ft of torque. During the sixth generation, European drivers got the Accord Type R as their own high-performance variant, but American drivers did not get a high-performance version.