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Honda Prelude

1983 – 1987 Japan

The Honda Prelude was in production from 1983 to 1987. Its petrol engines range from 101 to 137 hp across 4 variants. The lightest version weighs only 975 kg. Compared with the previous generation (1979 – 1982), peak power rose from 80 to 137 hp, and minimum weight went up by 55 kg.

Honda Prelude
Body styleNot specified
Production1983 – 1987
Variants4
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power101 – 137 hp
0–100 km/h7.8 – 9.5 s
Top speed185 – 205 km/h
Fuel economy8.3 – 8.6 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

Similar cars

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.8L 4AT FWD (101 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 101 hp 9.5 s 185 4-Speed automatic
1.8L 5MT FWD (101 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 101 hp 9.5 s 185 5-Speed manual
1.8L EX 5MT FWD (105 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 105 hp 9.5 s 185 5-Speed manual
2.0i 5MT FWD (137 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
Gasoline 137 hp 7.8 s 205 5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1829 cm3 (112 ci)
Power
74.3 KW @ 5500 RPM101 HP @ 5500 RPM100 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
112 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM152 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/70HR13

Dimensions

Length
169.3 in (4300 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
51.2 in (1300 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
96.5 in (2451 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
11.1 cuFT (314 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1829 cm3 (112 ci)
Power
74.3 KW @ 5500 RPM101 HP @ 5500 RPM100 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
112 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM152 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/70HR13

Dimensions

Length
169.3 in (4300 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
51.2 in (1300 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
96.5 in (2451 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
11.1 cuFT (314 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2149.5 lbs (975 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3284.9 lbs (1490 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1829 cm3 (112 ci)
Power
77.2 KW @ 5500 RPM105 HP @ 5500 RPM104 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
112 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM152 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Carburetor
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/70HR13

Dimensions

Length
169.3 in (4300 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
51.2 in (1300 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
96.5 in (2451 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
11.1 cuFT (314 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1958 cm3 (119 ci)
Power
100.8 KW @ 6000 RPM137 HP @ 6000 RPM135 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
125 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM170 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
15.9 gallons (60.2 L)

Performance

Top Speed
127.4 mph (205 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
195/60HR14

Dimensions

Length
169.3 in (4300 mm)
Width
66.5 in (1689 mm)
Height
51.2 in (1300 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.9/57.9 in (1,471/1,471 mm)
Wheelbase
96.5 in (2451 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.5 in (140 mm)
Cargo Volume
11.1 cuFT (314 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight
2253.1 lbs (1022 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3384.1 lbs (1535 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
205 g/km
Length4,300 mm
Width1,689 mm
Height1,300 mm
Wheelbase2,451 mm
Curb weight975 – 1,022 kg
Torque152 – 170 Nm

Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.