Completely redesigned last year, the Honda's hot rod enters 1998 unchanged except for the addition of one new exterior color. Nothing unusual in that. Manufacturers rarely make many changes in the year following a major redesign. But that doesn't tell the whole story. Just two years ago we thought this car was a goner. Like so many sport coupes, its sales were slow, and there was informed speculation of the Prelude's impending demise, even inside American Honda. Well, we're pleased to say that all the speculative doom-and-gloom, our own included, was wrong. The new Prelude, the fifth generation of this popular series, is alive and well. It's roomier, more powerful, and more technically sophisticated than generation four. In a word, better.
Honda
Prelude
1998
1998 Honda Prelude
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Select a Trim Price: - From $23,300
1998 Base 2dr Coupe
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1998 Base 2dr Coupe
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1998 Type SH 2dr Coupe
Price: - From $25,800
Overview
Specs & Features
Highlights
Overall Crash Safety Rating
Not Available
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.2L I-4 / 195 HP / 156 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd sequential shift control auto
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
23 / 27 / 25 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
4
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
36 Months / 36,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 2.2L I-4 / 195 HP / 156 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 23 / 27 / 25 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Double Wishbone |
Rear Suspension | Independent Double Wishbone |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Premium Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $61 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 8.7 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 78 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 178.0 " |
Exterior Width | 69.0 " |
Exterior Height | 51.8 " |
Front Headroom | 37.9 " |
Rear Headroom | 35.3 " |
Front Legroom | 43.0 " |
Rear Legroom | 28.1 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.9 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 50.0 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 2,954 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 102 " |
Turning Radius | 18.0 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 2 Doors |
Wheels | 16.0 " Silver Aluminum |
Paint | Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Black |
Rear Spoiler | Wing |
Exhaust | Non Stainless Steel With Chrome Tailpipe Finish |
Interior Features
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Front Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating |
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Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable | Immobilizer |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 36 Months / 36,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | |
Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Accessories Months |
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