Thursday 4 April 2013

Honda Prelude 1st Gen (1978 - 1982)


Honda prelude is a sport coupe car produced by a Japanese Automotive company (Honda). Prelude was originally developed by using Honda Accord sedan parts. This sport car is a two-door coupe type. Honda Prelude 1st gen was produced in between 1978 to 1982. 


28 November 1978, the 1st Prelude was launched. Chassis or body of the car was developed by chief engineering Hiroshi Kizawa. For the four-wheel struts bar, brakes system and engine were borrowed from Honda Accord 1st generation. This model and accord were the fist car under two liters two equipped with standard power steering. Prelude trademark was the power moonroof because this machine was the first Honda model installed with this equipment. Motor Trend measuring an early Prelude completing the quarter-mile in 18.8 seconds at 70 mph.




Production1978–1982
Engine1,602 cc EL I41,751 cc EK I4
Transmission2-speed automatic3-speed automatic5-speed manual
Wheelbase2,320 mm (91.3 in)
Length4,090 mm (161.0 in)
Width1,635 mm (64.4 in)
Height1,290 mm (50.8 in)
Curb weight900 kg (1,980 lb)

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