Honda Insight Integrated Motor Assist System
- Overview
- Technical Innovations Found in the
Insight IMA System
- Integrated Motor Assist System
- World's Smallest and Most Efficient 1.0-Liter
Gasoline Automobile Engine
- IMA System 1.0-Liter VTEC-E Engine Specifications
- Offset Cylinder Bores
- Compact, High-Strength Connecting Rods"
- Low-Friction Pistons
- Lightweight Magnesium Oil Pan
- Lightweight Plastic Engine
Components
- IMA VTEC-E Cylinder Head
- Compact, Single
Rocker-Shaft Valvetrain
- Coaxial, Roller-Element
Rocker Arms
- Integrated Exhaust Manifold
- Nitrogen-Oxide-Adsorptive Catalytic
Converter
- IMA Electric Motor Assist
- Idle-Stop Feature
- IMA Intelligent Power Unit (IPU)
- Compact Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Pack
- Lightweight IMA 5-Speed Manual
Transmission
- Transmission Gear Ratios