armrest/, ass-throw. is
armrest /pass through

increased to 2.3-litres and 140
horsepower {DX models). The
VTEC 145 horsepower 2.2-
licre four cylinder engines is
now 2.3-Htres with an increase
in horsepower to 150 (LX and
EX models). The 270 horse-
power 2.7-litre V6 engine has
Increased in size to 3.0-litres
and now has 200 horsepower
with the addition of VTEC
technology (variable valve tim-
ing) (EX-V6 models).

The Accord is still avaitabie
as a four-door sedan and two-
door coupe, however the two
body styles are more distinct.
The previous coupe was basi-
cally a sedan with two doors,
but the °98 Coupe has difter-
ent styling, a shorter. wheel-
base arid a sportier cliaracter.

; ¢ ¢ first time, a V6 .
- engine is available in the

‘The new Ac rd sedan and

oe

X-V6 models are notice- .

ably.quieter, smoccher and...

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Friday, August 7, 1998 — North Shora N

north shore news

# AUTO

Indy weekend on wate

As this year’s Molson Indy
Vancouver races towards the
Labour Day weekend, organizers
have outlined special events and.
attractions planned for the new
waterfront track on the shores
of False Creek and Concord
Pacific Place.

“The Molson Indy Vancouver has
always been much more than the race,”
said general manager Stuart Ballantyne.

’ “Now, that we have a new waterfront
track, we have the makings of a whole ~

new event where we can add even more

entertainment and eacitement.”

This year’ s support races include the
Sports Car Club of British Colun:bia
Invitational on Saturday afternoon, Sept.
5, when more than 50 drivers, including
North Shore racers will mke to the new
2.9 km track which races in front of
Scienze World. The hour-long Kool
Adantic Championship race, featuring
North Vaiv’s Frouk Allers and West Van’s
David Rutledge, also takes place Saturday

‘moon, with more than 30 cars and

drivers competing in the final stop of the "

Players Challenge.

The hour-long PPG Dayton Indy:
Lights race with more than 30 cars starts: “

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at 10:30 am. on Saturday, Seat. 5. In,

addition to winning the race, drivers. in. --.

this series have their sights s¢t on'n
into Champ cars ‘and the.
Championship Series.:

The main feature of

‘the ninth annual Molson Indy ‘arc
“gets underway at 1 p.m., Sunday, Sep

with up to 29 internaziosial ‘cars ‘an
vers. The race is number 15 of 19, i

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