The 2011 Honda Insight Base is a gas-electric hybrid family sedan with an impressive fuel economy of 40 mpg city and 43 mpg highway driving. It uses a mild hybrid system, using Integrated Motor Assist electric motor that works in conjunction with a 1.3 L In-line four-cylinder gas engine, producing a total of 98 horsepower and 123 lb.ft. of peak torque. An Eco Assist™ feature lets the driver enhance fuel saving by pushing an ECON button, plus receive feedback on fuel efficiency performance. Insight has front-wheel drive and a CVT transmission that is practically an automatic. Styling of this 172-in. long car shows off a low nose, swept back windshield, and long sloped roof. This entry level 2011 Insight comes standard with full power accessories, keyless entry, automatic climate control, trip computer, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, driver seat height adjustment, 60/40 split-fold rear seat, 2-speaker audio with CD player, and 15” steel wheels.
Below table outlines detailed information regarding the 2011 Honda Insight Base Specs (technical specification) and Data which cover engine system, power and torque, transmission, wheel, brakes, suspension, chassis, dimension and fuel requirements and specs.
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Category
Country of Origin
Engine Orientation
Engine (Displacement)
Engine Type
Number of Valves
Valves Configuration
Total System Power
Total System Torque
Redline
Bore x Stroke
Compression
Electric Motor Type
Electric Motor Power
Electric Motor Torque
Battery Type
Battery Output / Capacity
Ignition
Fuel system
Transmission
Drivetrain
Final drive
Acceleration 0-60 mph (est.)
1/4 mile drive (est.)
Lateral acceleration (est.)
Slalom speed (est.)
Turning circle
Cruising range
Chassis
Doors
Seating capacity
Cargo volume
Passenger volume
Front/Rear Headroom
Front / Rear Legroom
Curb weight
Front/Rear weight distribution
Total width
Total height
Total length
Wheelbase
Front/Rear track
Steering
Front brakes type
Rear brakes type
Front suspension type
Rear suspension type
Tire type
Wheel type
Drag coefficient (est.)
Fuel economy city drive
Fuel economy highway drive
Fuel economy mixed drive
Emission rating
Fuel tank capacity
Exhaust
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: Compact Hybrid Sedan
: Japan
: Transverse
: 1.3 L (1339 cc / 82 cu.in.)
: In-line 4-cylinder (I4)
: 8
: SOHC i-VTEC®
: 98 hp @ 5800 rpm
: 123 lb.ft. @ 1000-1700 rpm
: 6200 rpm
: 2.87 in. x 3.15 in.
: 10.8:1
: Permanent Magnet AC Synchronous
: 13 hp @ 1500 rpm
: 58 lb.ft. @ 1000 rpm
: Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH)
: 100.8 Volt / 5.75 Ah
: Electronic
: Gasoline hybrid – Electric and MPFI
: Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
: Front-wheel drive
: 4.20
: 10.9 seconds
: 18.18 seconds at 79.15 mph
: 0.79 g
: 60 mph
: 36.1 ft.
: 434.6 miles
: Unit-body construction, fully galvanized steel body material
: 4
: 5
: 15.9 cu.ft. – all seat up , 31.5 cu.ft. – rear seat down
: 85 cu.ft.
: 38.4 in. / 35.9 in.
: 42.3 in. / 33.5 in.
: 2717 lbs.
: 58% / 42%
: 66.7 in.
: 56.2 in.
: 172.3 in.
: 100.4 in.
: 58.7 in. / 58.3 in.
: Electric Power Assist (EPS), Rack and Pinion
: Ventilated disc, power assist, 10.3 in. diameter
: Drum, 7.9 in. diameter
: Independent, MacPherson strut w/ 18 mm stabilizer bar
: Semi-independent, Torsion beam
: 175 / 65 R15 84S, All season tires
: 15” Steel w/ full covers
: 0.32
: 40 mpg
: 43 mpg
: 41 mpg
: ULEV / AT-PZEV (N.America)
: 10.6 gal.
: Single stainless steel
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The 2011 Honda Insight Base is a gas-electric hybrid family sedan with an impressive fuel economy of 40 mpg city and 43 mpg highway driving. It uses a mild hybrid system, using Integrated Motor Assist electric motor that works in conjunction with a 1.3 L In-line four-cylinder gas engine, producing a total of 98 horsepower and 123 lb.ft. of peak torque. An Eco Assist™ feature lets the driver enhance fuel saving by pushing an ECON button, plus receive feedback on fuel efficiency performance. Insight has front-wheel drive and a CVT transmission that is practically an automatic. Styling of this 172-in. long car shows off a low nose, swept back windshield, and long sloped roof. This entry level 2011 Insight comes standard with full power accessories, keyless entry, automatic climate control, trip computer, tilt/telescoping steering wheel, driver seat height adjustment, 60/40 split-fold rear seat, 2-speaker audio with CD player, and 15” steel wheels.