1998 Honda Prelude Review
Still the techno-titan of small sport coupes.
1998 Prelude Review Summary & Specifications
Virtually written off for dead, the Prelude is back, and once again ranks at the head of the small sport coupe class. With prices starting at $23,695 for the standard car, it's not cheap. You could buy a Chevy Camaro Z28 coupe for less. But for the accomplished driver who appreciates refined, technically advanced sporting machinery with few compromises, the new Prelude continues to stand at the head of its class. And we beat a bunch of Camaros on the race track during One Lap.
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| Vehicle Category | Sports Cars |
| Editor | Tony Swan |
| Model Lineup | |
| Engines (standard) | 2.2-liter dohc 16v VTEC inline 4-cylinder |
| Engines (optional) | |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed manual |
| Transmissions (optional) | 4-speed SportShift automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | Dual airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Sayama, Japan |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-310-783-2000 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.honda.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 23695 |
| Model Tested MSRP | SH |
| Standard Equipment | ABS, air conditioning, power moonroof, AM/FM/CD audio, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, tilt steering, map lights, leather wrapped wheel and shift knob, aluminum alloy wheels, Automatic Torque Transfer System |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | |
| Destination Charge | |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 26195 |
| Layout | |
| Horse Power | 195 @ 7000 |
| Torque | 156 @ 5250 |
| Fuel Economy | 22/26 |
| Wheelbase | 101.8 |
| Length/Width/Height | 178.0/69.0/51.8 |
| Track Front/Rear | 60.0/59.6 |
| Turning Radius | |
| Seating Capacity | 2+2 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 37.9/52.1/43.0 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 35.3/41.0/28.1 |
| Trunk Volume | 8.7 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | Independent |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 3042 |
| Stock Tires | P205/60R-16 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 |