Originally Posted by fastball
The Accord V6 was rated at 240hp when it was redesigned from the ground up in 2003. The SAE horsepower ratings system was revamped this year, leading to the Accord gaining only 4 hp...... using the old ratings formula, it would be more like 10.
Many cars went down in horsepower ratings for model year 2006.
The 2006 V6 has redesigned intake manifold and better air flow to achieve 244 SAE.