In the world of modern automotive engineering, where cars often seem programmed to start falling apart immediately after the warranty expires, an old Honda Accord proved that the "iron" from the late 90s is made to completely different standards. The legendary sixth-generation sedan, which has covered a mind-boggling 978,294 kilometers, was subjected to a brutal 24-hour endurance test by GAC Honda - and, oh my, it passed the finish line without a single sigh.
In one day, this veteran of the road covered a distance of 2,181 kilometers, maintaining a pace that would have been difficult for much younger specimens. During the marathon, the speedometer often showed 145 km/h, and the average fuel consumption was pegged at a respectable 8.09 liters per 100 km. The most striking thing about this case? The car is completely authentic. Over the years, it has served personal needs and has seen only standard maintenance and consumables - no major repairs or "revival" modifications.
Before putting the machine on the track, the engineers did a complete dissection of its condition. The results sound almost like a commercial: the iconic 2.3-liter VTEC engine showed no signs of carbon deposits or excessive oil appetite. The suspension was in place without any broken bushings, and the electronics worked with the precision of a Swiss watch. It seems that the software-controlled fuel injection and five-link independent rear suspension were designed to outlive their owners.
This Honda Accord (known to fans as the CG series) debuted back in 1997 and quickly earned the reputation of an indestructible machine. Today's experiment only sealed that status. When a car is close to its millionth kilometer and can still spend 24 hours in the “red zone” of the tachometer without a defect, it's not just luck. This engineering triumph certainly makes us sigh for the days when cars were built by engineers, not accountants.