Honda prelude

It appeared in 1978. It was equipped with an engine capacity of 1602 cc, a capacity of 80 liters. with. The car used a five - speed manual transmission or a two-speed automatic .

It has been produced since 1982. It was equipped with engines with a carburetor (ES1 - for the domestic market (CVCC, 2 main, 1 auxiliary); ET - for the European and North American market (two horizontal carburetors), 1829 cm³) and fuel injection (ES3; B20A (1)) (since 1985 of the year). The power of some modifications reached 140 liters. with. and at the end of the second generation, they released a transitional version with an engine developing power up to 150 liters. with. In total, 1,000 units were produced. 500 with right and 500 with left-hand drive.

It was produced from 1988-1991. Prelude is a coupe belonging to the middle class. The 3rd generation of the model inherited the concept of the 2nd, which gained great popularity as a youth dating machine. The “hiding” headlights and the low “nose” that make Prelude look like Ferrari cars create a wide and low wedge-shaped silhouette. In combination with a small cabin, a body shape is obtained that is very similar to the 2nd generation model.

Equipped with engine b20a and b21a. It was equipped with a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission . Among the advanced technologies used on this car, it is worth highlighting the 4WS (4-Wheel Steering) system, which provides maneuvering of the car by turning all four wheels. On this generation Prelude, it was applied for the first time in the world. The salon is beautifully equipped and decorated. The car stands out for its excellent handling and good visibility, thanks to specially designed roof racks. In one of the trim levels, buckskin was used for its decoration. This equipment has a higher class, and her body is equipped not with "hiding", but with ordinary headlights.

In 1990, the Honda Prelude III received facelift , which resulted in a slightly modified design of the rear of the model and bumpers. Many interior details were changed, the ergonomics of the control panel were improved.

In 1991, the fourth generation of the car was launched for the Japanese market. The car entered other markets in 1992. The 4WS system became electronic, and new engines began to be used. Options "S" was equipped with a F22B 160l. with., "Si-VTEC" was equipped with a H22A 200l. S. , "Si" H23A1 , "2.0i" 133 liters. with. (93 kW). 4th generation release of 1994-5s - H22, JHMBB1, 4WS, DOHC - VTEC. reached 1000 pieces. 500 pieces of left and right controls. The Si-VTEC label was used until the end of 1993 , after which it was reduced to simply VTEC . Has common nodes in the front suspension with the fifth and sixth generation Honda Accord

It was produced from 1996 to 2001. For the first time in this body, the h22a engine power was raised to 220 liters. with. The power of an already highly accelerated engine was raised due to a more thorough study of the intake manifold with variable geometry, the installation of a more efficient throttle , and also due to serious improvements in the cylinder head with the installation of new shafts , springs and pistons . Significant improvements in the engine management system were also required. These laptop motors were installed only in two trim levels Type S and S Spec. The main difference between these two trim levels - suspension , steering gear and, accordingly, handling. The preludes in the Type S configuration from the factory are equipped with the ATTS system - the Wheel Torque Redistribution System, which allows the car to enter the turn at a much higher speed than, for example, with the LSD as on the Spec S - a simple limited-slip differential, which, when enumerated with gas can take out turning. The ATTS system is tied to ABS, a steering wheel position sensor, gas, cooling, has its own oil system, and accordingly, a car with such a system weighs slightly more. But what is the carbon trim, aggressive instrument scales and the embroidered Prelude inscription on the suede seats.