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1997 Honda Prelude Base 5MT

The 1997 Honda Prelude Base 5MT is a 200-hp 2.2-liter inline-4 sports coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive.

It makes 200 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 156 lb-ft of torque at 5250 rpm.

The Prelude measures 178.0 inches long on a 101.8-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,954 lb.

Spec Value
Engine
Engine Type2.2-liter 16-valve DOHC VTEC inline-4 (H22A4)
Displacement2.2 L
Horsepower200 hp @ 7,000 rpm
Torque156 lb-ft @ 5250 rpm
Valvetrain16-valve DOHC VTEC, belt-driven
Bore and Stroke87.0 x 90.7
Compression Ratio10.0:1
Injection TypeMulti-Point Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFront-Wheel Drive (FWD)
Transmission
Transmission5-Speed Manual
1st Gear3.285
2nd Gear1.956
3rd Gear1.344
4th Gear1.034
5th Gear0.812
Reverse3
Final Drive4.266
Fuel Economy
Recommended FuelPremium Unleaded
Tank Capacity15.9 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent double wishbone, coil springs
Rear SuspensionIndependent double wishbone with trailing arms, coil springs
Front Stabilizer Bar25.4 mm
Rear Stabilizer Bar23.0 mm
Turning Diameter36.1 ft
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.1 in ventilated disc
Rear Brake Disc10.2 in disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front16 x 6.5 JJ alloy
Wheels Rear16 x 6.5 JJ alloy
Tires FrontP205/50R16 87V Bridgestone RE92 all-season
Tires RearP205/50R16 87V Bridgestone RE92 all-season
Dimensions & Weight
Length178 in
Width69 in
Height51.8 in
Wheelbase101.8 in
Front Track60 in
Rear Track59.6 in
Ground Clearance5.7 in
Cargo Volume8.7 ft³
Curb Weight2,954 lbs
Weight Distribution (F/R)63% / 37%
Interior
Headroom Front37.9 in
Headroom Rear35.3 in
Legroom Front43 in
Legroom Rear28.1 in
Shoulder Room Front53.8 in
Shoulder Room Rear50 in
Hip Room Front52.1 in
Hip Room Rear41 in
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