Honda Prelude III (BA4-BA7) photos

1987 — 1991 · coupe

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specifications

105–148

8.0 s

best 0–100

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Si (1990)

Si (1990)

Si (1990)

Si (1988)

Honda Prelude III (BA4-BA7), coupe, red, side view — photo 84130

Si (1988) A red two-door coupe is parked on the grass next to a light-colored building with large vertical windows. The side view emphasizes the elongated silhouette with a low hood line, a black protective molding along the body, and hubcaps on the wheels.

About this generation

The third-generation Honda Prelude was produced from 1987 to 1991, pioneering mechanical 4-Wheel Steering (4WS).

The third-generation Honda Prelude (BA4-BA7) launched in 1987 featuring the world's first mechanical 4WS system. Powered by 2.0L and 2.1L B-series engines.

Specifications

4460 mm175.6 in

Length

1695 mm66.7 in

Width

1295 mm51.0 in

Height

2565 mm101.0 in

Wheelbase

353 l12.5 cu ft

Trunk

150 mm5.9 in

Ground clearance

Petrol

2.0 S

105hp(78 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD

1988–1990

Torque: 150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A3
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1055 kg (2326 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0 S

105hp(78 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD

1988–1990

Torque: 150 Nm (111 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A3
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1080 kg (2381 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0 EX

113hp(84 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 9.6 s

Torque: 152 Nm (112 lb-ft)
Top speed: 190 km/h (118 mph)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A4
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1080 kg (2381 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0 EX

113hp(84 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 11.2 s

Torque: 152 Nm (112 lb-ft)
Top speed: 185 km/h (115 mph)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A4
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1100 kg (2425 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0i-16

131hp(98 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.9 s

1987–1989

Torque: 162 Nm (119 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1140 kg (2513 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0i-16

131hp(98 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD

1987–1989

Torque: 162 Nm (119 lb-ft)
Top speed: 197 km/h (122 mph)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A8
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1165 kg (2568 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0i-16

135hp(101 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.8 s

Torque: 170 Nm (125 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A1
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1140 kg (2513 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0i-16

135hp(101 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD 0–100 10.4 s

Torque: 170 Nm (125 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A1
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1160 kg (2557 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0 Si

135hp(101 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD

1988–1991

Torque: 172 Nm (127 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A5
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1175 kg (2590 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0 Si

135hp(101 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD

1988–1991

Torque: 172 Nm (127 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A5
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1195 kg (2635 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0 Si

138hp(103 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD

1989–1991

Torque: 173 Nm (128 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1140 kg (2513 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0 Si

138hp(103 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD

1989–1991

Torque: 173 Nm (128 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1160 kg (2557 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0i-16

138hp(103 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.4 s

1989–1991

Torque: 175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
Top speed: 212 km/h (132 mph)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A9
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1160 kg (2557 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0i-16

138hp(103 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD

1989–1991

Torque: 175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
Top speed: 205 km/h (127 mph)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A9
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1185 kg (2612 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.1 Si

139hp(104 kW)

2.1 l 5-speed manual FWD

1990–1991

Torque: 183 Nm (135 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2056 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B21A1
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1215 kg (2679 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.1 Si

139hp(104 kW)

2.1 l 4-speed automatic FWD

1990–1991

Torque: 183 Nm (135 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2056 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B21A1
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1235 kg (2723 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0i

142hp(106 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD

Torque: 175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1150 kg (2535 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0i

142hp(106 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD

Torque: 175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1170 kg (2579 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0 Si

143hp(107 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD

1987–1989

Torque: 175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1140 kg (2513 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0 Si

143hp(107 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD

1987–1989

Torque: 175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1160 kg (2557 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

SiStates

143hp(107 kW)

2.1 l 4-speed automatic FWD

1990–1991

Torque: 186 Nm (137 lb-ft)
Displacement: 2056 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B21A
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1240 kg (2734 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0i-16

148hp(110 kW)

2.0 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 8.0 s

Torque: 180 Nm (133 lb-ft)
Top speed: 212 km/h (132 mph)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A7
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1140 kg (2513 lb)
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

2.0i-16

148hp(110 kW)

2.0 l 4-speed automatic FWD

Torque: 175 Nm (129 lb-ft)
Top speed: 200 km/h (124 mph)
Displacement: 1958 cc
Cylinders: 4
Engine: B20A7
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Fuel tank: 60 l (15.9 gal US)

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