All Honda modelsHonda Prelude: generations and engines
The Honda Prelude was built from 1978 to 2001 in 5 generations, with 16 engine versions in our catalog (coupe). Pick a generation to see its engines, horsepower and fuel economy.
EnlargeProduction years1978–2001
Generations5
Engine versions16
Power80–200 hp
Body stylesCoupe
FuelGasoline
Timeline
Honda Prelude generations
- 1978–1982
Honda Prelude I Coupe (SN)
Engines below - 1983–1987
Honda Prelude II (AB)
Engines below - 1986–1992
Honda Prelude III (BA)
Engines below - 1992–1996
Honda Prelude IV (BB)
Engines below - 1996–2001
Honda Prelude V (BB)
Engines below
Specs
Honda Prelude engines
The manufacturer's figures for each engine version: horsepower, torque, 0–62 mph, top speed and combined fuel economy.
Honda Prelude I Coupe (SN)1978–1982 · 1 engine version
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 (80 hp) | 1978–1982 | Gasoline | 80 hp (59 kW) |
Honda Prelude II (AB)1983–1987 · 2 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 EX (105 hp) | 1983–1987 | Gasoline | 105 hp (77 kW) | ||||
| 1.8 EX (101 hp) | 1985–1987 | Gasoline | 101 hp (74 kW) |
Honda Prelude III (BA)1986–1992 · 7 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 i EX 16V (137 hp) | 1986–1987 | Gasoline | 137 hp (101 kW) | ||||
| 2.0 i EX 16V (BA2) (137 hp) | 1986–1987 | Gasoline | 137 hp (101 kW) | ||||
| 2.0 (BA4) (114 hp) | 1987–1992 | Gasoline | 114 hp (84 kW) | ||||
| 2.0 EX (BA4) (109 hp) | 1987–1992 | Gasoline | 109 hp (80 kW) | ||||
| 2.0 i EX 16V (150 hp) | 1987–1990 | Gasoline | 150 hp (110 kW) | ||||
| 2.0 i EX 16V (BA4) CAT (137 hp) | 1987–1992 | Gasoline | 137 hp (101 kW) | ||||
| 2.0 i EX 16V (BA4) (140 hp) | 1990–1992 | Gasoline | 140 hp (103 kW) |
Honda Prelude IV (BB)1992–1996 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0i 16V (BB3) (133 hp) | 1992–1996 | Gasoline | 133 hp (98 kW) | 132 lb-ft (179 Nm) | 9.2 s | 125 mph (201 km/h) | |
| 2.3i 16V (BB2) (160 hp) | 1992–1996 | Gasoline | 160 hp (118 kW) | 154 lb-ft (209 Nm) | 7.7 s | 135 mph (217 km/h) | |
| 2.2 i 16V Vtec (BB1) (185 hp) | 1993–1996 | Gasoline | 185 hp (136 kW) | 159 lb-ft (215 Nm) | 7.1 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) |
Honda Prelude V (BB)1996–2001 · 3 engine versions
| Engine | Years | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 16V (BB9) (133 hp) | 1996–2001 | Gasoline | 133 hp (98 kW) | 132 lb-ft (179 Nm) | 9.2 s | 125 mph (201 km/h) | |
| 2.2 16V (BB6,BB8) (185 hp) | 1996–2001 | Gasoline | 185 hp (136 kW) | 152 lb-ft (206 Nm) | 7.5 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) | |
| 2.2 i 16V (200 hp) | 1998–2001 | Gasoline | 200 hp (147 kW) | 155 lb-ft (210 Nm) | 6.8 s | 142 mph (228 km/h) |
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