- The Prelude S series:
- Dual Airbags, 2.2 Liter, 135-hp, 16-Valve Engine with PGM-FI, 4-Wheel Double Wishbone
Suspension, Power Steering, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes, P185/70 R14 All-Season Tires, Front and
Rear Stabilizer Bars, Adjustable
Steering Column, Air Conditioning, Power Sunroof with Tilt Feature, AM/FM High-Power
Stereo Cassette, Power Windows
and mirrors, Tachometer, Cruise Control, Beverage Holder, Center Console Armrest with
Storage Compartment, Dual Vanity Mirrors, Quartz Digital Clock.
- The Prelude SR series:
- 2.3 Liter 160-hp, DOHC 16-Valve Engine, 4-Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS, P205/55 R15
All-Season
Tires, 15" Alloy Wheels, Chin Spoiler AM/FM High-Power Stereo Cassette with 6 Speakers,
Power Door Locks, Driver's Seat
with Adjustable Lumbar Support and Fine-Range Adjustment.
- The Prelude SR-V:
- 2.2 Liter, 190-hp DOHC VTEC Engine (MT only), AM/FM High-Power Stereo Cassette with 7
Speakers, Rear Spoiler with Integral LED Stoplight, Leather-Trimmed Interior, Map Lights.

Specs of 1997 Prelude
Prelude Prelude SH
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Engine Type: 2.2L Aluminum In-line 4 2.2L Aluminum In-line 4
Displacement: 2157cc 2157cc
HP @ RPM: 195 @ 7000 195 @ 7000
Torque: 156 @ 5250 156 @ 5250
Valve Train: 16V DOHC VTEC 16V DOHC VTEC
Fuel Injection: Multi-Point Programmed Multi-Point Programmed
Drive Train: Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
with
Active Torque Transfer System
Transmission: 5 Speed Manual or 4 speed Automatic 5 Speed Manual
with Grade Logic Control
Suspension: Independent 4 Wheel Double Wishbone Independent 4 Wheel Double
Wishbone
with Coil Springs and Front & Rear with Coil Springs and
Front & Rear
Stabilizer Bars Stabilizer Bars
Steering: Variable Power-Assist Rack and Pinion Variable Power-Assist
Rack and Pinion
Braking: 4 Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS 4 Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS
Wheels: 16" Alloy Rims 16" Alloy Rims
Tires: All season Radials 205/50R16 87V All season Radials 205/50R16
87V
Dimensions
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Wheelbase(mm) 2585 2585
Length(mm) 4522 4522
Width(mm) 1752 1752
Height(mm) 1315 1315
Track F/R(mm) 1525/1515 1525/1515
Curb Weight(kgs) 1340MT/1365AT 1380MT/ N/A
Headroom F/R(mm) 946/897 946/897
Legroom F/R(mm) 1091/713 1091/713
Hiproom F/R(mm) 1324/1042 1324/1042
Cargo Volume(litres) 246.2 246.2
Passenger Volume(litres)2464 2464
Fuel Economy
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Manual (Hwy/City) 8.2/10.7 Litres / 100 Km 8.2/10.7 Litres / 100 Km
Automatic (Hwy/City) 8.0/11.3 Litres / 100 Km N/A
Fuel Capacity (Litres) 60.0 60.0
Standard Equipment that both models share :
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CFC Free Air conditioning
Adjustable Steering Column
Driver and Front Passenger Air Bags (SRS)
Power Sunroof with Key Off Operation
Power Windows with Key Off Operation
Power Door Locks with Key Off Operation
Cruise Control
Tachometer
Resettable Tribp Odometer
Remote Fuel Filler Door Release
Remote Trunk/Tailgate Release
Trunk/Cargo Area Light
2 Tier Centre Console with Storage and Armrest
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Lockable Fold-Down Rear Seat Back
Children's Safety Seat Anchors
AM/FM Electronically Tuned Stereo with CD Player / 6 Speakers & Anti Theft
2 Speed Wipers with Intermittent Settings (Varible for the SH)
Front Map Lights
Driver / Passenger Vanity Mirror
Rear Window Defroster
Rear Seat Heater Ducts
Security System Pre-Wire
Tinted Glass
Dual Heated/Power/Body Coloured Remote Control Mirrors
8 KPH Inpact Absorbing Bumpers
Available Colours:
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Eucalyptus Green
Flameco Black Pearl
San Marino Red
Nordic Mist Silver
Type SH Accleration: Zero to 30 mph ...................... 2.4 sec
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40 mph ...................... 3.9 sec
50 mph ...................... 5.4 sec
60 mph ...................... 7.2 sec
70 mph ...................... 9.5 sec
80 mph ...................... 11.9 sec
90 mph ...................... 15.1 sec
100 mph ..................... 19.0 sec
Street start, 5-60 mph ................... 7.6 sec
Top-gear acceleration, 30-50 mph .................. 9.3 sec
50-70 mph .................. 9.6 sec
Standing 1/4 mile ................. 15.6 sec @ 91 mph
Top Speed (estimated) ................ 140 mph
Type SH Braking: 70 - 0 mph @ impending lockup ................ 180 ft
Fade ................ light

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