Honda Prelude II (AB/BA) photos

1982 — 1987 · coupe

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specifications

103–135

8.9 s

best 0–100

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Si (1985)

Si (1985)

Si (1985)

Honda Prelude II (AB/BA), coupe, white, rear three-quarter view — photo 84126

Si (1985) White two-door car in a dark studio with dramatic lighting.

About this generation

The second-generation Honda Prelude was produced from 1982 to 1987 featuring pop-up headlights.

The second-generation Honda Prelude (AB/BA) debuted in 1982 with pop-up headlights and double-wishbone front suspension. Powered by 1.8L and 2.0L 16V engines.

Specifications

4375 mm172.2 in

Length

1690 mm66.5 in

Width

1295 mm51.0 in

Height

2450 mm96.5 in

Wheelbase

Petrol

1.8

103hp(77 kW)

1.8 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 10.8 s

Torque: 145 Nm (107 lb-ft)
Top speed: 174 km/h (108 mph)
Displacement: 1829 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: A18A
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 960 kg (2116 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

1.8

103hp(77 kW)

1.8 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 12.5 s

Torque: 145 Nm (107 lb-ft)
Top speed: 168 km/h (104 mph)
Displacement: 1829 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: A18A
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 985 kg (2172 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0 Si

110hp(82 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD

1985–1987

Torque: 155 Nm (114 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 1955 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: A20A3
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1045 kg (2304 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0 Si

110hp(82 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD

1985–1987

Torque: 155 Nm (114 lb-ft)
Top speed: 180 km/h (112 mph)
Displacement: 1955 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: A20A3
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1070 kg (2359 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0i 16V

135hp(101 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.9 s

1985–1987

Torque: 169 Nm (125 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A1
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1020 kg (2249 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0i 16V

135hp(101 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 9.8 s

1985–1987

Torque: 169 Nm (125 lb-ft)
Top speed: 195 km/h (121 mph)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A1
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1050 kg (2315 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

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