1998 Honda Prelude specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
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Interior
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Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mini-Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 6.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | N/A in |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 100 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 |
| Displacement | 2.2L/132 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 195 @ 7000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 156 @ 5250 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | N/A MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 5 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.285 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.956 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.344 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.034 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.812 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.000 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.266 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Trailing Arms |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.10 x 0.90 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 10.23 x 0.39 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 15.9 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.75 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.89 |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 36.1 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P205/50R16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P205/50R16 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 2954 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 4 |
| Passenger Volume | 77.5 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 37.9 in |
| Front Leg Room | 43.0 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.9 in |
| Front Hip Room | 52.1 in |
| Second Head Room | 35.3 in |
| Second Leg Room | 28.1 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 50.0 in |
| Second Hip Room | 41.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 in |
| Length, Overall | 178.0 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 69.0 in |
| Height, Overall | 51.8 in |
| Track Width, Front | 60.0 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 59.6 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.7 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 8.7 ft³ |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/starter interlock | Standard |
| 100-amp alternator | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Dual outlet exhaust | Standard |
| Remote trunk release w/lock | Standard |
| 2-speed variable/intermittent windshield wipers | Standard |
| Cargo area light | Standard |
| Front/rear 3-point seat belts | Standard |
| AM/FM stereo w/compact disc player-inc: 120-watt, acoustic feedback system, 6-speakers | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Digital clock | Standard |
| Remote fuel filler door release | Standard |
| Dual-stage induction system | Standard |
| Dual visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Reclining front seatbacks w/driver seat height adjustment | Standard |
| Low fuel warning light | Standard |
| Front wheel drive | Standard |
| Ignition switch light | Standard |
| Adjustable steering column | Standard |
| Multi-reflector halogen headlights | Standard |
| City 23/hwy 27 (2.2L engine/5-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Front/rear coil springs, stabilizer bars, rear trailing arms | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | Standard |
| Front passenger seatback pocket | Standard |
| 55-amp battery | Standard |
| Electronic ignition system-inc: knock sensor, immobilizer system | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger air bags | Standard |
| Rear window defroster w/timer | Standard |
| Fold-down rear seatback w/lock | Standard |
| Anti-lock brake system | Standard |
| 15.9 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| 2.2L (132) DOHC PGM-FI 16-valve 195-HP VTEC 4-cyl aluminum engine | Standard |
| Map lights | Standard |
| Variable-assist pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Integrated rear window antenna | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Body-color impact absorbing bumpers | Standard |
| Front/rear beverage holders | Standard |
| P205/50R16 all-season SBR Bridgestone RE92 tires | Standard |
| Center console armrest w/storage compartments | Standard |
| Front chin spoiler | Standard |
| Pwr-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes (front ventilated) | Standard |
| Pwr moonroof w/tilt feature | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/auto-down drivers window | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard |
| Body-colored dual pwr exterior mirrors | Standard |
| Front passenger walk-in seat | Standard |
| Immobilizer system-inc: electronic key code security system | Standard |
| Independent front/rear double wishbone suspension | Standard |
| 16" X 6.5" alloy wheels | Standard |
| Pwr door locks | Standard |
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