The L-series is a compact 4-cylinder engine created by Honda, introduced in 2001 with the Honda Fit. It has 1.2, 1.3 and 1.5 liter displacement variants, which utilize the names L12A, L13A, and L15A. Depending on the region, these engines are sold throughout the world in the 5-door Honda Brio Fit/Jazz hatchback Honda Civic and the 4-door Fit Aria/City sedan (also known as Fit Saloon). They are also sold in the Japanese-only Airwave wagon and Mobilio MPV.
Two different valvetrains are present on this engine series. The L12A, L13A, and L15A use (Japanese: i-DSI), or "intelligent Dual & Sequential Ignition". i-DSI utilizes two spark plugs per cylinder which fire at different intervals during the combustion process to achieve a more complete burn of the gasoline. This process allows the engine to have more power while keeping fuel consumption low, thanks to the better gasoline utilization. Emissions are also reduced. The i-DSI engines have two to five valves per cylinder and a modest redline of only 6,000 rpm, but reach maximum torque at mid-range rpm, allowing for better performance without having to rev the engine at high speeds.
The other valvetrain in use is the VTEC on one of the two varieties of the L15A. This engine is aimed more at performance than efficiency with a slightly higher redline with 4 valves per cylinder, which reaches peak torque at higher rpm. However, it still offers a good combination of both performance and fuel efficiency. Both the i-DSI and VTEC have relatively high compression ratios at 10.8:1 and 10.4:1, respectively.
Before April 2006, the L-series were exclusively available with a 5-speed manual and continuously variable transmission (CVT). With the introduction of the Fit in Canada and the United States, an L-series engine was mated to a traditional automatic transmission with a torque converter for the first time. The L12A i-DSI is available exclusively in the European domestic market Jazz and is sold with only a 5-speed manual transmission.
As of 2010, the L15A7 (i-VTEC) is a class legal engine choice for SCCA sanctioned Formula F competition, joining the 1.6L Ford Kent engine.
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L-series
L12A i-DSI
- Available exclusively in the European domestic market Jazz (known as Fit in certain markets) and available with only a 5-speed manual transmission.
- Displacement: 1,246 cc (76.0 cu in)
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm × 74.4 mm (2.87 in × 2.93 in)
- Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
- Power: 57 kW (77 PS; 76 hp) @ 5,700 rpm
- Torque: 110 N·m (81 lb·ft) @ 2,800 rpm
- Variations: L12A1
L12B i-VTEC
- SOHC 16 valve i-VTEC
- Displacement: 1,198 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm (2.9 in) × 71.58 mm
- Compression Ration: 10.2:1
- Power: 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) / 6,200 rpm
- Torque: 114 N·m (84 lb·ft) / 4,900 rpm
- CO2 emission: 125g/km
- RPMLock: 6,500 rpm
- SpeedLock: 145 km/h
- ECU: Bosch (Two Couplers)
- Honda Jazz (Germany / India) Honda Brio (Thailand / India / Indonesia)
L13A i-DSI
- Sold as a 1.3 in the Japanese Fit and only available with the standard CVT. European version marketed as a 1.4 for the Jazz and City, and available with either 5-speed manual or CVT with 7-speed mode. Used in Australian Jazz GLi (base model) with 5-speed manual or standard CVT. Available in other markets as well. European Civic 1.4 i-DSI has a standard 6-speed manual with an available 6-speed automated manual I-SHIFT transmission.
- For 7th gen Civic, City, Fit & Jazz Models
- Displacement: 1,339 cc (81.7 cu in)
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm × 80.0 mm (2.87 in × 3.15 in)
- Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
- Power: 63 kW (86 PS; 84 hp) @ 5,700 rpmm
- Torque: 119 N·m (88 lb·ft) @ 2,800 rpmm
- Top Speed: 180 km/h
- Variations: L13A1 (Fit/Jazz), L13A7 (European market Civic), L13A8 (European market City)
- For 8th gen Civic
- Displacement: 1,339 cc (81.7 cu in)
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm × 80.0 mm (2.87 in × 3.15 in)
- Horsepower: 70 kW (95 ps)
- Torque: 130 N·m (91 lbf·ft)
- CO2 emission: 109g/km (for the Honda Civic Hybrid)
L13A i-VTEC
- Available in the Honda Fit (Japan series GE6 / GE7), Honda Airwave in Japan and the European Honda Civic.
- SOHC 16 valve i-VTEC
- Displacement: 1,339 cc (81.7 cu in)
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm × 80.0 mm (2.87 × 3.15 in)
- Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
- Horsepower: 73 kW (99 PS; 98 hp) (99 PS; 98 hp) / 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 127 N·m (94 lb·ft) / 4,800 rpm
- source http://www.honda.co.jp/Fit/webcatalog/spec/
L13B (i-VTEC)
- DOHC 16 valve i-VTEC
- Displacement: 1,297 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm × 78.7 mm (2.87 in × 3.10 in)
- Compression: 13.5 : 1
- Power: 73 kW (99 PS; 98 hp) / 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 119 N·m (88 lb·ft) / 5,000 rpm (GK3 Fit)
- Top Speed: 140 km/h
- Honda Fit (Japan series GE3 / 4)
- Honda Brio
L13Z1 i-VTEC
- Available in the Honda Fit (Japan series GE6 / GE7), Honda City (Pakistan), Honda Airwave in Japan and the European Honda Civic.
- SOHC 16 valve i-VTEC
- Displacement: 1,339 cc (81.7 cu in)
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm × 80.0 mm (2.87 in × 3.15 in)
- Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
- Power: 73 kW (99 PS; 98 hp) / 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 128 N·m (94 lb·ft) / 4,300 rpm
- Speed Limiter: 130 km/h
- source http://www.honda.co.jp/Fit/webcatalog/spec/
L15A2 i-DSI
It debuted in Honda City/Fit Aria four door Sport-sedan in November 2002.
- Offered in the Fit Aria and Partner in Japan.
- Displacement: 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in)
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm × 89.4 mm (2.87 in × 3.52 in)
- Compression Ratio: 10.8:1
- Power: 66 kW (90 PS; 89 hp) @ 5,500 rpm
- Torque: 131 N·m (97 lb·ft) @ 2,700 rpm
- unleaded gasoline only
- Source http://www.honda.co.jp/auto-archive/fit-aria/2005/grade-data/
L15A1 VTEC
It debuted in JDM Fit and Mobilio Spike in September 2002.
- Available in the Fit, Fit Aria, Airwave, Mobilio, and Mobilio Spike in Japan. Sold throughout the world with 5-speed manual or CVT options in the Fit/Jazz and City. Canadian and US Fit models will have a 5-speed automatic instead of the CVT.
- Displacement: 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in)
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm × 89.4 mm (2.87 in × 3.52 in)
- Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
- Power: 81 kW (110 PS; 109 hp) @ 5,800 rpm
- Torque: 143 N·m (105 lb·ft) @ 4,800 rpm
L15A7 (i-VTEC)
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- SOHC 16 valve i-VTEC
- Displacement: 1,496 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm × 89.4 mm (2.87 in × 3.52 in)
- Compression Ratio: 10.4 : 1
- Power: 88 kW (118 hp) / 6,600 rpm
- Torque: 145 N·m (107 lb·ft) / 4,800 rpm (GE8 Fit)
- Carbon Dioxide (g/km): 148
- Honda Fit (Japan series GE8 / 9)
- Honda Jazz (Brazil,Thailand GE8 / 9)
- Honda Freed (Japan series GB3 / 4)
- Honda City (India, Brazil, Pakistan, Thailand, Malaysia, ASEAN)
- Eligible for the F1600 Championship Series
- source http://www.honda.co.jp/Fit/webcatalog/spec/ or http://www.honda.com.pk/city/specifications/Aspire.html
L15B1
Found in 2015-2016 3rd generation Honda Fit in North American Market
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- DOHC 16 valve i-VTEC
- Displacement: 1,496 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm (2.9 in) × 89.4 mm
- Power: 97 kW (132 PS; 130 hp) / 6,600 rpm
- Torque: 156 N·m (115 lb·ft) / 4,600 rpm
- Honda Vezel
- Honda Fit Hybrid 2013+
L15B7
- Found in:
- 2016 Honda Civic turbo (US & South East Asia)
- Engine Type: (DOHC) In-Line 4-Cylinder with Single Scroll MHI TD03 Turbo and Internal Wastegate
- Boost Pressure: 16.5 psi
- Displacement: 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in) Direct Injection
- Bore and Stroke: 73.0 mm x 89.4 mm
- Compression: 10.6:1
- Power: 174 HP @ 6000 rpm
- Torque: 162 lb·ft @ 1700-5500 rpm
- Redline: 7000 rpm
- 2016 Honda Civic turbo (US & South East Asia)
L15Z1 i-VTEC
It debuted in Honda Mobilio Second Gen (DD4) 2013, Honda City and Honda BR-V
- SOHC 16 valve i-VTEC
- Displacement: 1497 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm × 89.4 mm (2.87 in × 3.52 in)
- Compression Ratio: 10.3 : 1
- Power: 88 kW (120 PS; 118 hp) / 6,600 rpm
- Torque: 145 N·m (107 lb·ft) / 4,600 rpm
- source http://www.honda-indonesia.com/model/mobilio#spesifikasi
- Honda Mobilio (Indonesia, India, Thailand, South Africa, Singapore, and Philippines DD4)
- Honda City (India, Taiwan, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia and Philippines GM6)
- Honda BRV (India, Thailand, and Indonesia, DG1)
L15Z5/2 i-VTEC
It debuted in Honda Jazz (GK5) 2014
- SOHC 16 valve i-VTEC
- Displacement: 1497 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm × 89.4 mm (2.87 in × 3.52 in)
- Compression Ratio: 10.3 : 1
- Power: 88 kW (120 PS; 118 hp) / 6,600 rpm
- Torque: 145 N·m (107 lb·ft) / 4,800 rpm
- source http://www.honda-indonesia.com/model/jazz#spesifikasi
- Honda Jazz (Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia, GK5)
L15Z6 i-VTEC
It debuted in Honda HR-V 2nd Gen (RU1) 2014
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- SOHC 16 valve i-VTEC
- Displacement: 1497 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm × 89.4 mm (2.87 in × 3.52 in)
- Compression Ratio: 10.3 : 1
- Power: 88 kW (120 PS; 118 hp) / 6,600 rpm
- Torque: 145 N·m (107 lb·ft) / 4,600 rpm
- Carbon Dioxide (g/km): 155
- source http://www.honda-indonesia.com/model/hr-v#spesifikasi
- Honda HR-V (Indonesia, RU1)
LDA (i-DSI+ i-VTEC)
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- SOHC 8 valve cylinder i-DSI + pause i-VTEC
- Displacement: 1,339 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm (2.9 in) × 80.0 mm
- Power: 65 kW (88 PS; 87 hp) / 5,800 rpm
- Torque: 121 N·m (89 lb·ft) / 4,500 rpm
- Honda Insight (ZE2) sedan
LDA (3 stage i-VTEC)
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- SOHC 8 valve i-DSI +3 stage i-VTEC
- Displacement: 1,339 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm (2.9 in) × 80.0 mm
- Horsepower: 139 kW (95 PS; 94 hp) / 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 123 N·m (91 lb·ft) / 4,600 rpm
- Honda Civic Hybrid (FD3)
LEA
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- SOHC 16 valve
- Displacement: 1,496 cc
- Bore x Stroke: 73.0 mm (2.9 in) × 89.4 mm
- Power: 84 kW (114 PS; 113 hp) / 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 145 N·m (107 lb·ft) / 4,800 rpm
- Honda CR-Z (ZF1/ZF2)
- JDM Honda Fit Hybrid RS,1.5L up to 2013 (Code Name DAA-GP4)
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