There Are
2008 Pilots
In Your Area
2008 Pilots
In Your Area
244-hp, 3.5-Liter, 24-Valve SOHC i-VTEC® V-6 Engine (2WD)
The i-VTEC® engine enhances the effect of VTEC® on the 6-cylinder engine by adding Variable Cylinder Management.™ This feature allows the rear bank of three cylinders on the V-6 engine to be activated or deactivated, depending upon driving demands, which as a result, saves fuel while also decreasing emissions.
244-hp, 3.5-Liter, 24-Valve SOHC VTEC® V-6 Engine (4WD)
The engine in the Pilot has a 3.5-liter, 24-valve, SOHC aluminum-block and -head design, which makes it compact, light and powerful. The Pilot delivers acceleration performance along with the ability to tow up to 4,500 pounds.
5-Speed Automatic Transmission with Grade Logic Control
This transmission uses the engine's broad torque curve for brisk acceleration, optimal fuel economy and smooth-shifting characteristics.
Drive-by-Wire™ Throttle System
This system consists of an electronic position sensor connected to the accelerator pedal that sends a signal to the vehicle's electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU combines the accelerator-position signal from the driver with data such as engine rpm, coolant temperature and road speed, and then determines the optimum position for the throttle plate. It then sends a signal to the DBW driver unit that electronically operates a stepper motor on the throttle body. The stepper motor opens and closes the throttle to the exact position necessary for proper engine response.
Locking Rear Differential
When the clutches are energized and engaged by the VTM-4® ECU up to 55% of the engine's power is diverted to the rear wheels so they can work with the front wheels to provide 4-wheel drive. The ECU seamlessly engages the system to help provide optimum traction at all times, whether driving on pavement, snow or dirt.
Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM®) (2WD vehicles)
Powered by the intelligence of i-VTEC® technology, VCM™ quickly and seamlessly activates or deactivates the three rear cylinders, depending on the driver's needs. So you get the best of both worlds: V-6 power when accelerating or climbing, as well as the efficiency of a smaller engine while cruising.
Variable Torque Management® 4-Wheel-Drive System (VTM-4®)
The Pilot's VTM-4® system operates automatically. But when you need to start off in extreme low-traction conditions such as when stopped in mud, on ice or in loose gravel, the thoughtful VTM-4® Lock feature lets you manually lock the rear differential to help get you moving. And it can stay manually locked up to 18 mph.
