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    Honda Prelude SI (1997) price & specs

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    2.2L petrol2D Coupe4 SP AUTOMATICFWD
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    Overview

    The 1997 Honda Prelude SI 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 $41,550 before on-road costs.

    This Honda Prelude is powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine that has 118 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 201 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission.

    The Honda Prelude measures 1315mm (51.8 inches) in height, 4545mm (178.9 inches) in length, 1750mm (68.9 inches) in width with a 2585mm (101.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1285kg (2832.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Prelude SI comes standard with 195/60 R15 front tyres and 195/60 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 80,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    91.83 - 109.58 kW/t
    69.18 kW/t
    130.37 kW/t
    Boot Space
    284 litres
    92 litres
    300 litres
    Price
    $39,550 - $53,350
    $39,550
    $145,000
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    2 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    80,000 km
    80,000 km
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    4,545 mm
    1,750 mm
    1,315 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,545 mm
    Overall Width1,750 mm
    Overall Height1,315 mm
    Wheelbase2,585 mm
    Turning Circle11,000 mm

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 85
    Engine (cc): 2156
    Compression Ratio: 9.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 2.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 95
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 15.9
    Capacity (L): 60

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    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 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.4
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 24

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.4

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 160
    Maximum Power (kW): 118
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 149
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 201
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Front

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Power Steering

    Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    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: 60
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

    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

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    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

    Illuminated Entry System

    Ignition Key Surround: yes

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Vanity Mirror

    Location: Passenger

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 284

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
    Front Track (in): 60
    Front Track (mm): 1525
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
    Overall Height (in): 51.8
    Overall Height (mm): 1315
    Overall Length (in): 178.9
    Overall Length (mm): 4545
    Overall Width (in): 68.9
    Overall Width (mm): 1750
    Rear Track (in): 59.6
    Rear Track (mm): 1515
    Wheelbase (in): 101.8
    Wheelbase (mm): 2585

    Internal Dimensions

    Rear Headroom (in): 35.3
    Rear Headroom (mm): 897
    Front Hip Room (in): 52.1
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1324
    Rear Hip Room (in): 41
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1042
    Front Leg Room (in): 43
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1092
    Rear Leg Room (in): 28.1
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 713
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.9
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1395
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 50
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1270

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Colour

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single
    Lens Type: Complex Surface

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Foam/Plastic

    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

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1285
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2833

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio Anti-Theft Protection

    Type: Code

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    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
    Location: Passenger

    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 Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2

    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
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    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: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
    Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour

    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
    Location: Rear Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Lid: yes
    Lockable: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Push Button Heater Controls: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: key

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