http://www.vtec.net/news/news-item?news_item_id=732394


A combination of optimized combustion chamber design and reduced injection time results in a clean, quiet engine that delivers excellent performance for an enjoyable driving experience. In addition, the i-DTEC engine meets the ultra-stringent U.S. EPA Tier II Bin 5 emission standards without the on-board storage of urea.

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99 Gurkha with OM616 IDI turbo

2015 Gurkha with OM616 DI turbo

2014 Rexton W with OM612 VGT

Cool. Now they just need to design a car I like and install that engine in it.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 400,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 22,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.

Nice! I like the new Acura TL a lot, but its FWD so I won't buy one.

But if they make a RWD car I'd be interested.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200

Can't wait for these diesels. Now only if they'd put it in a pickup truck. I wouldn't be able to contain myself.

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1984 300TD

The MDX, RDX or an Acura version of the Ridgeline would be cool.

They would also have a nice highway cruiser with a diesel AWD RL.

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Chad
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL
OBK#44
"Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.)

SOLD
1985 300TD - Red Dragon
1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys

Best of all, no UREA needed

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99 Gurkha with OM616 IDI turbo

2015 Gurkha with OM616 DI turbo

2014 Rexton W with OM612 VGT

ok.. so when will the honda version be out? I'm not buying into Acura, the overpriced honda, at all.

Acura is pretty well endowed to be worth the price.

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99 Gurkha with OM616 IDI turbo

2015 Gurkha with OM616 DI turbo

2014 Rexton W with OM612 VGT

INteresting photos. I imagine getting a rocker out of there might be a bit tricky. The general configuratio of the valve train is the same as modern benz diesels.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I will go to see it with my checkbook in my pocket. The one thing that has me a little hesitant is that the big news is an emissions system. I just don't get too excited about emissions anymore.

Don't worry about the emissions, Honda has you fully covered on that. All we need is a rear wheel drive Acura.

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99 Gurkha with OM616 IDI turbo

2015 Gurkha with OM616 DI turbo

2014 Rexton W with OM612 VGT

So when is the Acura NSX going to be available with a V6 i-DTEC?

Good question.......sadly I don't think that would happen but a 600bhp gasser engine with 35mpg is slated for the new NSX.

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99 Gurkha with OM616 IDI turbo

2015 Gurkha with OM616 DI turbo

2014 Rexton W with OM612 VGT

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080121/FREE/866337646/1609/FREE&rssfeed=rss01

Some more developments.......

Honda's first U.S. diesel engine will debut next year on Acura's redesigned TSX sedan.

At the auto show here, CEO Takeo Fukui announced that Honda Motor Corp.'s new clean diesel will appear first on an Acura. He did not say which vehicle, but Honda sources say it will be the TSX.

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99 Gurkha with OM616 IDI turbo

2015 Gurkha with OM616 DI turbo

2014 Rexton W with OM612 VGT

Expect to see BMW diesels as well as the Honda/Acura diesels next year. Hallelujiah!

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- Brian


1989 500SEL Euro
1966 250SE Cabriolet
1958 BMW Isetta 600