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Vti-R
Overview
The 1996 Honda Prelude Vti-R is a front-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Honda Prelude is regarded as a sports car built in Japan with prices starting at $53,350 before on-road costs.
This Honda Prelude is powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine that has 142 kW of power (at 6800 rpm) and 212 Nm of torque (at 5250 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 60L fuel tank
The Honda Prelude measures 1290mm (50.8 inches) in height, 4440mm (174.8 inches) in length, 1765mm (69.5 inches) in width with a 2550mm (100.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1325kg (2921.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Prelude Vti-R comes standard with 205/55 R15 front tyres and 205/55 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 80,000 km warranty.
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Power to Weight
77.11 - 107.17 kW/t
69.18 kW/t
112.98 kW/t
Boot Space
224 litres
92 litres
524 litres
Price
$39,550 - $53,350
$39,550
$296,800
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
80,000 km
80,000 km
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,720 kg
1,720 kg
2,600 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
110 mm
110 mm
115 mm
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Dimensions
4,440 mm
1,765 mm
1,290 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,440 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,765 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,290 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm |
| Turning Circle | 9,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 395 mm |
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Explore Honda Prelude Features & Specs
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Number of Door Switches: 2
Cruise Control
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes
Illuminated Entry System
Ignition Key Surround: yes
Passenger Assist Handles
Number of Handles: 1
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Mechanical
Vanity Mirror
Location: Passenger
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Bore Engine: 87
Engine (cc): 2157
Compression Ratio: 10
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Engine (L): 2.2
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Transverse
Stroke Engine: 91
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Electronic
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Main Capacity (L): 60
Main Type: Total
Clock
Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
AS 2877 Combined (L/100km): 9
AS 2877 Combined (mpg): 26
AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 9
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 26
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10.5
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 22
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10.5
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 9
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 193
Maximum Power (kW): 142
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 157
Maximum Torque (Nm): 212
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5250
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Wishbone
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Local Body Type: Coupe
Mud Flaps
Front Mud Flaps Location: Front
Rear Mud Flaps Location: Rear
Spoiler
Front Spoiler Colour: Black
Location: Front
Front Spoiler Type: lip
Trunk/Hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Boot/Hatch
Trunk/Hatch Spoiler Type: Wing
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Front Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Rear Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 7.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 224
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9700
Front Track (in): 60
Front Track (mm): 1525
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 4.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 110
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 31.8
Overall Height (in): 50.8
Overall Height (mm): 1290
Overall Length (in): 174.8
Overall Length (mm): 4440
Overall Width (in): 69.5
Overall Width (mm): 1765
Rear Track (in): 59.6
Rear Track (mm): 1515
Wheelbase (in): 100.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2550
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38
Front Headroom (mm): 966
Rear Headroom (in): 35.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 891
Front Hip Room (in): 52.2
Front Hip Room (mm): 1326
Rear Hip Room (in): 41.4
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1052
Front Leg Room (in): 44.2
Front Leg Room (mm): 1122
Rear Leg Room (in): 28.1
Rear Leg Room (mm): 715
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1372
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 50.6
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1285
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Body Colour
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Configuration: Twin
Lens Type: Conventional
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Foam/Plastic
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Steel
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Weights
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1720
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3792
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1325
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2921
Antenna
Type: Electric
Audio System
Brand Name: Kenwood
Cassette Player: yes
Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
Cassette has Search Repeat: yes
Front-Rear Fader: yes
Number of Bands: 2
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Seek: yes
Seek Scan: yes
Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Door Panel Trim
Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Driver Airbag Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Driver Grabbers: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Grabbers: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Integrated: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Cushion
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Front Seat Center Armrest
Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 4
Console
Location: Dashboard
Dashboard Storage: Open
Dashboard Type: Full
Location: Floor
Floor Storage: Lidded
Floor Type: Full
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Lid: yes
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
Ventilation System
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Side Window Ducts In Doors: yes
Power Locks
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: key
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