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Prelude 1st gen

1st gen (SN) · 1978–1982FWD

Original Prelude (SN), a small front-drive coupe built from 1978 to 1982. It uses a 1.8-litre four-cylinder with a manual gearbox. Known for its low, clean shape and a large electric sunroof, it began the Prelude line that would run through five more generations.

71 hpPower

11.5 s0-100 km/h

165 km/hTop Speed

1978-1982Year

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Prelude 1st gen, every angle

Exterior

Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain

Engineering details

Engine1.8L I4 (EK)

Displacement1.8 L

Cylinders4

FuelPetrol

Transmission5-speed Manual

DrivetrainFWD

Performance

Numbers that matter

Power71 hp

0-100 km/h11.5 s

Top speed165 km/h

Dimensions & body

Height · 1295 mm

Doors2

Seats4

STORY

The Honda Prelude was a front-drive sport coupe produced across five generations from 1978 to 2001, often serving as a technology showcase, including four-wheel steering on the third and fourth generations. After a long absence, Honda revived the nameplate as a hybrid coupe for a new generation from 2025.

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