1979 Honda Prelude 1600 specifications

1979 Honda Prelude 1600 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2324 mm 91.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1400 mm 55.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Length 4090 mm 161 inches
Width 1638 mm 64.5 inches
Height 1295 mm 51 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 920 kg 2028 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 50 litres 11 [13.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 1.6 litre
1602 cc
(97.76 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 77 × 86 mm
3.03 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.9
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 81 PS (80 bhp) (60 kW)
at 5300 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 126 Nm (93 ft·lb) (12.8 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 37.2 kW/litre
50.6 ps/litre
49.9 bhp/litre
0.82 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 78.65 Nm/litre
0.95 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.4:1
Fuel system 1 Keihin carb
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 988.4 kPa (143.4 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 400.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 155 km/h (96 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
88.17 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
64.84 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.06 kW/kg
86.96 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.42 kg/kW
25.76 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension I.MS.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr-S
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.72
Final drive ratio 4.38
general
Carfolio.com ID23958
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 14.7
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1979 Honda Prelude 1600 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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4 cyl, 1.8ℓ, l: 4090mm, wb: 2320mm
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4 cyl, 1.5ℓ, l: 4105mm, wb: 2400mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 840 kg
4 cyl, 1.5ℓ, l: 4105mm, wb: 2400mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
4 cyl, 1.5ℓ, l: 4105mm, wb: 2400mm
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2 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
4 cyl, 1.5ℓ, l: 4105mm, wb: 2400mm
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
4 cyl, 1.5ℓ, l: 4105mm, wb: 2400mm
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 855 kg
4 cyl, 1.5ℓ, l: 4105mm, wb: 2400mm
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 4M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 875 kg
4 cyl, 1.5ℓ, l: 4105mm, wb: 2400mm
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3 door fixed-head coupé FR 5M 1453 cm3/88.7cuin 80 PS 79 bhp 59 kW 875 kg
4 cyl, 1.5ℓ, l: 4105mm, wb: 2400mm
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