The Honda Accord’s 3.5-liter V6, part of Honda’s J35 engine family, delivered notable performance during its run in mid- to late-model Accords. This article provides the horsepower figures you’ll find across the different years and trims that used the 3.5 L V6.
The 3.5 L V6 in the Honda Accord produced two primary horsepower figures depending on the generation: 268 horsepower in 2008–2012 models and 278 horsepower in 2013–2017 models. The engine was discontinued in the Accord after 2017, as Honda shifted emphasis to turbocharged four-cylinder powertrains in the lineup.
Horsepower by generation
The following list details the two main output levels associated with the Accord’s 3.5 L V6 across its production timeline.
- 2008–2012: 268 horsepower (SAE net) at approximately 6,200 rpm; torque around 248 lb-ft at roughly 5,000 rpm.
- 2013–2017: 278 horsepower (SAE net) at about 6,000 rpm; torque around 252 lb-ft at roughly 4,900 rpm.
This two-tier figure reflects the engine revisions Honda implemented during the mid-cycle refresh and the subsequent generation update. Variations can occur by trim level, transmission type, and regional market.
Current status in the lineup
In the contemporary Accord lineup (from 2018 onward), Honda did not offer the 3.5 L V6. The top powerplants are turbocharged four-cylinder engines, with the most common high-performance option delivering up to around 252 horsepower in the 2.0 L turbo variant. As a result, a new Accord with the 3.5 L V6 is no longer available from the factory, and buyers typically encounter this engine only in the used market from 2008–2017 models.
Summary
For buyers and enthusiasts evaluating a Honda Accord with the 3.5 L V6, horsepower generally falls into two categories: 268 hp for 2008–2012 models and 278 hp for 2013–2017 models. The engine is no longer used in new Accords, which now rely on turbocharged four-cylinder powertrains to achieve similar or better performance with improved efficiency.