Why is the new (stock) Honda Odessey so fast?

Question

160 + is top reported speed so far, but its a van....

Answer 1

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Although people complain about poor gas mileage, what they really want is more power. Manufacturers have been giving us more power for years and improving gas mileage has been a distant second.

Are you sure about the speed of that van? 160 mph implies all sorts of things, such as high-performance tires. I wouldn't want to drive a minivan 160 mph on S-rated tires!

Answer 2

The stock engine in the van is a detuned Accord engine. Those can get up to the 160 range, minus the governer limiting it.

Answer 3

That would be a 10-page essay answer if you asked the engineers at Honda :) I guess you're getting the value for your money, use it wisely!

Answer 4

Damn. Last time I checked, the Ody was governor limited to 117 mph. 160 mph doesn't sound entirely stock.

Answer 5

They wound it too tight to get this so soccar moms would quit moving on to the ford expedition and excursion for more power. Soccar moms have the need - the need for speed. lol

Answer 6

You're right about the speed.

Odyssey is the correct spelling.

Answer 7

because it has 244HP engine and Honda is a great company. Thats Why.

Answer 8

MOMS NEED TO GO FAST TOO!!

Answer 9

All we need is speed....