Motor Trend: Honda Accord, Civic Factory Performance Packages

Honda Factory Performance is expanding its lineup with the addition of an all-new, dealer-installed performance package for the 2003 Honda Accord V-6 Coupe and expanded availability of the Civic Coupe FP to dealerships nationwide. Both packages feature a high-performance, sport-tuned suspension with recalibrated shocks and springs, new wheels and tires, and an aerodynamic rear spoiler and lower body kit.

Accord Coupe FP:
→ High-performance pre-assembled springs that reduce the ride height by one-inch and lower the Accord's roll center
→ High-performance shock absorbers tuned for enhanced road handling characteristics
→ 17-inch 215/50VR-17 Yokohama tires (AT models only; standard on MT models)
→ Full aerodynamic under-body kit (front, sides and rear)
→ Rear wing spoiler
→ Factory Performance interior and exterior badging.

The Accord FP package can be installed on any new 2003 Accord V-6 Coupe (manual or automatic transmissions) and must be installed by a Honda dealership. Suggested retail pricing for the Accord Factory Performance package, not including installation costs, starts at $4,204 for AT versions and $3,492 for MT versions.

The Civic Factory Performance Package can be installed on any new 2003 Civic EX Coupe with a manual transmission.

Civic EX Coupe FP:
→ High-performance pre-assembled springs that reduce the ride height by one-inch and lower the Civic's roll center
→ High-performance shock absorbers tuned for enhanced handling characteristics
→ 16-inch 205/50R-16 Yokohama tires
→ Full aerodynamic under-body spoiler kit
→ Rear wing spoiler
→ Factory Performance shift knob and interior and exterior badging.

Suggested retail pricing for the Civic Factory Performance package is $3,811.

The Honda FP package carries the same 3-year/36,000 mile warranty as all Honda Accessory equipment and does not affect the factory warranty. An additional benefit is the ability to include the cost of the FP package in new vehicle financing arrangements.