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5th 4th and 3rd generation Honda Prelude Pictures
In 1992, the fourth generation Prelude was released, after being released in Japan in 1991. The car had a 58% front and 42% rear weight distribution. The four wheel steering system was changed to an electronic version and the engine was increased in capacity from 2.1 litres to 2.2 litres for the base “S” model (SOHC F22A1 engine, 135 hp (101 kW) (101 kW) @ 5200 rpm, 142 ft·lbf (193 Nm) @ 4000 rpm) and “VTEC” model (DOHC VTEC H22a1, 190 hp (143 kW) @ 6800 rpm, 160 ft·lbf @ 5500 rpm), with a less performance-oriented 2.3-litre for the “Si” (DOHC H23A1, 160 hp (115 kW) @ 5800 rpm, 156 ft·lbf (212 Nm) @ 5300 rpm). The VTEC and Si Model had an upgraded brake system, going from a 10.3″ front rotor to an 11.1″ front rotor, utilizing a larger calliper and brake pad, similar to that from the Acura Vigor.
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| Production | 1988-1991 |
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| Engine(s) | 2.0L 104 hp (78 kW) I4 2.0L 135 hp (101 kW) I4 2.0L 140 hp (104 kW) I4 2.1L 140 hp (104 kW) I4 2.0L 142 hp (106 kW) I4 2.0L 150 hp (112 kW) I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 101 in (2565 mm) |
| Length | 175.6 in (4460 mm) (1988-89) 177.6 in (4511 mm) (1990-91) |
| Width | 67.3 in (1709 mm) |
| Height | 51 in (1295 mm) (1988-89) 49.2 in (1250 mm) (1990-91) |
| Curb weight | 2337 lb (1060 kg) - 2954 lb (1340 kg) (depending on model) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.9 US gallons (60.2 L/13.2 imp gal) |
Fourth generation (1992-1996)
In 1992, the fourth generation Prelude was released, after being released in Japan in 1991. The car had a 58% front and 42% rear weight distribution. The four wheel steering system was changed to an electronic version and the engine was increased in capacity from 2.1 litres to 2.2 litres for the base “S” model (SOHC F22A1 engine, 135 hp (101 kW) (101 kW) @ 5200 rpm, 142 ft·lbf (193 Nm) @ 4000 rpm) and “VTEC” model (DOHC VTEC H22a1, 190 hp (143 kW) @ 6800 rpm, 160 ft·lbf @ 5500 rpm), with a less performance-oriented 2.3-litre for the “Si” (DOHC H23A1, 160 hp (115 kW) @ 5800 rpm, 156 ft·lbf (212 Nm) @ 5300 rpm). The VTEC and Si Model had an upgraded brake system, going from a 10.3″ front rotor to an 11.1″ front rotor, utilizing a larger calliper and brake pad, similar to that from the Acura Vigor. In the United Kingdom, there was also a 2.0i model that was rated around 133 bhp (99 kW). 1993 was the last year that the “Si-VTEC” name was used, and starting in 1994 it shortened to just “VTEC” and stayed that way throughout the rest of the generation. In some countries, the Prelude with 2.2 VTEC engine was called the VTi-R. In Canada, the Si was called the SR, and the VTEC was called the SR-V.
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| Production | 1992-1996 |
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| Engine(s) | 2.0L 133 hp (99 kW) I4 I2.2L 135 hp (101 kW) I4 S 2.3L 160 hp (119 kW) I4 Si 2.2L 190 hp (142 kW) I4 VTEC |
| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 100.4 in (2550 mm) |
| Length | 174.8 in (4440 mm) |
| Width | 69.5 in (1765 mm) |
| Height | 50.8 in (1290 mm) |
| Curb weight | 2,840 lb (1,288 kg) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.9 US gallons (60.2 L/13.2 imp gal) |
Fifth generation (1997-2001)
The fifth generation of the Honda Prelude saw enhancements over the fourth generation, including new body styling and handling characteristics. In 2001 the Prelude was discontinued. The fifth generation retained a 13 layout with an independent front suspension. The car had a 63/37 weight distribution. All fifth-generation Honda Preludes came with 16 inch aluminium alloy wheels with all-season 205/50 R16 87V tires. Unlike the USDM Preludes, JDM Preludes came with rear wind screen wipers (except the Xi). All Prelude models now featured the 11.1″ front brakes that the 96′ VTEC model came with, and the prelude also received a 5-lug hub, as opposed to the 4-lug wheel hub of older models.
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| Production | 1997-2001 2.2L VTEC 195 hp (97-98) H22 I4 2.2L VTEC 200 hp (99-01) H22 I4 |
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| Transmission(s) | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in (2586 mm) |
| Length | 178 in (4521 mm) |
| Width | 69 in (1753 mm) |
| Height | 51.8 in (1316 mm) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.9 US gallons (60.2 L/13.2 imp gal) |
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