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Honda Prelude 1997
Honda Prelude News
A Honda hero returns: 2026 Honda Prelude back as a sporty two-door coupe with hybrid power to tackle Toyota 86 and Nissan Z and a question mark for Australia
Eye-popping new Japanese sports car spotted: Upcoming Honda Prelude sports car will look like its sleek concept as hybrid Hyundai i30 sedan N rival spotted testing in Germany: Report
Japan strikes back! The cool new-wave cars, SUVs and MPVs denied to Australians, including the latest Honda Prelude, Toyota Crown, Suzuki Alto and more
Sports car revival continues! New Honda Prelude hybrid confirmed by mid-decade for the UK as a sleek Civic Type R and Hyundai i30 N alternative
2025 Honda Prelude cleared for global consumption, but don't expect it to be a Toyota GR86 and Subaru BRZ rival
Japan's sports car renaissance: New Mazda RX-7, Nissan GT-R and Toyota MR2 lead new wave of hero models
Honda Prelude 1997 Q&As
Check out real-world situations relating to the Honda Prelude 1997 here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.
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Matter of timing
ARE you feeling lucky, Linda? Even though you haven't done a high mileage, the timing belts still deteriorate over time. The consequences of breaking a belt on a Honda don't bear thinking about. The result will be expensive repairs to the engine's internals. I'd replace the belt as it's well over five years old.
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Honda Prelude 1997 Wheel size
Wheel size for the 1997 Honda Prelude will vary depending on model chosen, although keep in mind that many manufacturers offer alternate wheel sizes as options on many models.The wheel size available will alter the range of tyres available to be fitted. Standard wheel sizes on the Honda Prelude vary from 15x6.5 inches to 16x6.5 inches.
| Honda Prelude Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI | Coupe | 195x60 R15 | 15x6.5 inches | 195x60 R15 | 15x6.5 inches | |
| VTI-R | Coupe | 205x50 R16 | 16x6.5 inches | 205x50 R16 | 16x6.5 inches | |
| VTI-R Atts | Coupe | 205x50 R16 | 16x6.5 inches | 205x50 R16 | 16x6.5 inches | |
Honda Prelude 1997 Price and Specs
Pricing guides
| Honda Prelude Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Si | Coupe | 2.2L ULP 4 SP AUTO | $3,190 | $5,060 | |
| Si | Coupe | 2.2L ULP 5 SP MAN | $3,080 | $4,840 | |
| VTi-R | Coupe | 2.2L PULP 4 SP AUTO | $3,850 | $5,720 | |
| VTi-R | Coupe | 2.2L PULP 5 SP MAN | $3,410 | $5,390 | |
Honda Prelude 1997 Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption for the 1997 Honda Prelude is dependent on the type of engine, transmission, or model chosen. The Honda Prelude currently offers fuel consumption from 8.5 to 9.3L/100km. The Honda Prelude is available with the following fuel types: ULP and PULP.
| Honda Prelude Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI | Coupe | 2.2L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 8.5L/100km | |
| SI | Coupe | 2.2L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 8.7L/100km | |
| VTI-R | Coupe | 2.2L,PULP,5 SP MAN | 9L/100km | |
| VTI-R | Coupe | 2.2L,PULP,4 SP AUTO | 9.3L/100km | |
Honda Prelude 1997 Dimensions
Dimensions for the 1997 Honda Prelude are dependent on which body type is chosen. The maximum width and height is 1750mm x 1315mm and can vary on the basis of model.
| Honda Prelude Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI | Coupe | 1315x1750x4545 mm | 112 mm | |
| VTI-R | Coupe | 1315x1750x4545 mm | 145 mm | |
| VTI-R Atts | Coupe | 1315x1750x4545 mm | 145 mm | |
Honda Prelude 1997 Towing capacity
The Honda Prelude has maximum towing capacity of 600kg. Some models also offer heavy-duty or towing option packs which can increase towing capacity, as well as options which can hamper towing capacity. Towing capacities can vary wildly on a large number of factors. These include engine, transmission, model, and options chosen. Always check with the manufacturer or in your vehicles handbook before attempting to tow anything.
| Honda Prelude Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI | Coupe | 2.2L,ULP,5 SP MAN | 600kg | |
| SI | Coupe | 2.2L,ULP,4 SP AUTO | 600kg | |
| VTI-R | Coupe | 2.2L,PULP,5 SP MAN | 600kg | |
| VTI-R | Coupe | 2.2L,PULP,4 SP AUTO | 600kg | |