Page 16 of Honda 06 Odyssey by Honda Motors

Honda is well-known for engines that blend high performance with durability and efficiency. The powerplant specially created for this latest Odyssey is a prime example, producing up to 244 hp and 250 lb-ft of torque on regular gas for quick, confident passes and a 3,500-lb. towing capacity. 6 And you also get great fuel economy, 7 an Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle (ULEV-2) rating, and a 105,000-mile tune-up interval. * You knew it before you did the math: Smaller engines use less fuel. And thats the idea behind Hondas brilliant Variable Cylinder Management (VCM) system 8- the brains directing the 3.5-liter i-VTEC engine standard on Odyssey models with leather interior. Powered by the intelligence of i-VTEC technology, VCM quickly and seamlessly activates or deactivates the three rear cylinders, depending on the drivers demands. So you get the best of both worlds: V-6 power when youre accelerating or climbing, as well as the efficiency of a smaller engine while cruising. mpg 7,8 V - 6 - 3 = 2 8 VCM works without the driver even noticing its there. When accelerating, all six cylinders of the 3.5-liter V-6 are firing, providing all the exhilaration of 244 hp and 240 lb-ft of torque. Trademark Odyssey performance for brisk highway passing or strong towing is never compromised. *Does not apply to fluid and filter changes. See your owners manual for details. Cruise under light engine loads and VCM deactivates the three rear cylinders. The intake and exhaust valves remain closed, while fuel injection is paused. This can help deliver an EPA highway mileage rating of 28 mpg. 7,8 With Odysseys 21-gallon fuel capacity, that makes for a long way between gas stops.

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