Honda Prelude I (SN) photos

1978 — 1982 · coupe
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6
specifications
79–89
hp
11.2 s
best 0–100

About this generation

The first-generation Honda Prelude sport coupe was produced from 1978 to 1982.

The first-generation Honda Prelude (SN) launched in 1978, derived from Accord mechanics. Powered by 1.6L and 1.8L CVCC engines featuring a standard power sunroof.

Specifications

6
4090 mm161.0 in
Length
1635 mm64.4 in
Width
1290 mm50.8 in
Height
2320 mm91.3 in
Wheelbase
Petrol
1.6
79hp(59 kW)
1.6 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 13.8 s
Torque
126 Nm (93 lb-ft)
Top speed
160 km/h (99 mph)
Displacement
1602 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
EL1
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
900 kg (1984 lb)
Fuel tank
50 l (13.2 gal US)
1.6
79hp(59 kW)
1.6 l 2-speed automatic FWD
1978–1979
Torque
126 Nm (93 lb-ft)
Top speed
152 km/h (94 mph)
Displacement
1602 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
EL1
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
925 kg (2039 lb)
Fuel tank
50 l (13.2 gal US)
1.6
79hp(59 kW)
1.6 l 3-speed automatic FWD
1979–1982
Torque
126 Nm (93 lb-ft)
Top speed
155 km/h (96 mph)
Displacement
1602 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
EL1
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
935 kg (2061 lb)
Fuel tank
50 l (13.2 gal US)
1.8
89hp(66 kW)
1.8 l 5-speed manual FWD 0–100 11.2 s
Torque
132 Nm (97 lb-ft)
Top speed
170 km/h (106 mph)
Displacement
1751 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
EK1
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
920 kg (2028 lb)
Fuel tank
50 l (13.2 gal US)
1.8
89hp(66 kW)
1.8 l 2-speed automatic FWD
1978–1979
Torque
132 Nm (97 lb-ft)
Top speed
158 km/h (98 mph)
Displacement
1751 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
EK1
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
945 kg (2083 lb)
Fuel tank
50 l (13.2 gal US)
1.8
89hp(66 kW)
1.8 l 3-speed automatic FWD
1979–1982
Torque
132 Nm (97 lb-ft)
Top speed
162 km/h (101 mph)
Displacement
1751 cc
Cylinders
4
Engine
EK1
Aspiration
naturally aspirated
Curb weight
955 kg (2105 lb)
Fuel tank
50 l (13.2 gal US)

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