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Honda Prelude I Coupe (SN)

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1 versions · 1 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
1.6 (80 KM) Selected Gasoline 80 KM 1979–1983

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1.6 (80 KM)

Gasoline · 1979–1983

Engine power
80 KM
Torque
127 Nm
Engine displacement
1,602 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.3 s
Maximum speed
165 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Honda
Model
Prelude
Version
Prelude I Coupe (SN)
Engine
1.6 (80 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1979
End of production
1983
Body type
Coupé
Number of seats
4
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
165 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.3 s

Engine

Engine model / code
EL
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1602 cm³
Fuel injection system
Carburetor
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
77 mm
Piston stroke
86 mm
Compression ratio
8.4
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
3.5 l
Coolant capacity
7 l
Power
80 KM @ 5300 obr./min
Torque
127 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
50 l
Curb weight
920 kg
Gross weight
1360 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
800 kg
Trailer load without brakes
400 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4090 mm
Width
1635 mm
Height
1295 mm
Wheelbase
2320 mm
Front track
1400 mm
Rear track
1410 mm
Ground clearance
170 mm
Front overhang
860 mm
Rear overhang
910 mm
Turning circle
10 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
McPherson, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Worm and roller steering
ABS
no