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
                        -------                                 ----------

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
----------

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
------------
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 :
-------------------------------------------
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:
------------------
Eucalyptus Green
Flameco Black Pearl 
San Marino Red 
Nordic Mist Silver 

Type SH Accleration:      Zero to   30 mph ...................... 2.4 sec
--------------------
                                    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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