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    1997 Honda Prelude

    The new Honda Prelude is a sports car offered in a 2D Coupe body style. Available in Australia from $39,550 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the SI variant and topping out at $53,350 for the Atts.

    There are 3 variants of the Prelude available in Australia.

    Engine options include 2.2L multi-point injection (143kW/0Nm) and 2.2L multi-point injection (118kW/201Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 1997 Prelude is offered with a 3 year, 80,000 km warranty.

    Retail Price

    $39,550 - $53,350†

    Transmission

    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded or Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Coupe

    Powertrain Type

    Front-wheel Drive

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    Retail Price

    $39,550 - $53,350†

    Transmission

    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual

    Driven Wheels

    Front

    Fuel Type

    Unleaded or Premium Unleaded

    Body Types

    Coupe

    Powertrain Type

    Front-wheel Drive

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    1997 Honda Prelude

    Available Variants

    The Honda Prelude comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being SI and the most expensive being Atts.

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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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    1997 Honda Prelude

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    Dimensions

    4,545 mm
    1,750 mm
    1,315 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,545 mm
    Overall Width1,750 mm
    Overall Height1,315 mm
    Wheelbase2,585 mm
    Turning Circle11,000 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Honda Prelude is the SI that starts from $39,550.

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    The most expensive Honda Prelude is the Atts that starts from $53,350.

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    The best towing capacity of a Honda Prelude is null kg offered by the following variants: SI, Vti-R and Atts.

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    The largest Honda Prelude is the SI which measures 1750mm wide, 4545mm in length and sits 1315mm tall.

    The most powerful Honda Prelude is the Vti-R which has 143kW of power from its 2.2L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Honda Prelude is built in Japan and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Honda Prelude is the Vti-R which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Honda Prelude may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Unleaded.

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