The 2.4 Litre K Engine, an i-VTEC four-cylinder engine produces at 5800 rpm and of torque at 4000 rpm in 2007-2011 model years and at 5500 rpm and of torque at 4500 rpm in 2003-2006 model years. Drive is either front-wheel drive or optionally, all wheel drive — via a hydraulically actuated on demand system that engages with front wheel slippage, marketed as "Real Time 4WD". The Element has a towing capacity of 680 kg, or 1500 lbs and a gross weight of 4450 lbs (2018 kg).