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Prelude (US)

5th gen (BB5-BB8) · 1997–2001FWD

Fifth-generation Prelude (BB5 to BB8) in plain base form, sold in the United States from 1997 to 2001. A 2.2-litre VTEC four-cylinder is rated at 195 hp, with a manual gearbox and front-wheel drive. It lacks the Type SH's torque-transfer system, making it the standard car of the last Prelude generation.

192 hpPower
7.3 s0-100 km/h
1997-2001Year
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Displacement2.2 L
Cylinders4
FuelPetrol
Transmission5-speed Manual
DrivetrainFWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power192 hp
0-100 km/h7.3 s
Weight1340 kg
Dimensions & body
Height · 1315 mm
Length · 4522 mm
Wheelbase · 2585 mm
Width1752 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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