These are standard specifications for the 1981 Honda Prelude, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual , 3 Automatic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Front Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel unibody |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1983 |
| Price : | $6,600 |
| Weight : | 2135 lbs | 968.42 kg |
Engine & Transmission
| Inline 4 | stratified-charge) | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 1751 cc | 106.9 cu in. | 1.8 L. |
| Power : | 72 BHP (52.992 KW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Torque : | 94 Ft-Lbs (127 NM) @ 3000 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.0 in | 77 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.7 in | 94 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.0:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 12 OHC (3 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
| Cylinder Head : | Light Alloy |
| Keihin-Honda 3-barrel carb | |
5 Manual , 3 Automatic
Production Figures
| Total Honda Production for 1981 : | 852,177 |
| 1981 Honda Prelude | |
Handling
Recall
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO. |
| Mfr Report Date | 19790801 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 84V086000 |
| Summary | THE SPRINGS ARE HELD UP BY A METAL SUPPORT AROUND EACH SHOCK ABSORBER. VEHICLES DRIVEN REGULARLY IN AREAS WHERE ROADS ARE SALTED DURING WINTERTIME ARE SUBJECT TO RUSTING OF THESE SUPPORTS. RUSTING MAY EVENTUALLY ALLOW THE SPRING TO BREAK THROUGH THE SUPPORT. |
| Remedy | THE SPRING SUPPORTS AND SHOCKS WILL BE INSPECTED; DEPENDING ON CONDITION, THE COMPONENTS WILL BE RUSTPROOFED OR REPLACED, IF NECESSARY. |
| Notes | VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; FRONT AND REAR SPRING SUPPORTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE SUSPENSION COULD COLLAPSE WITHOUT WARNING, POSSIBLYCAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. |
Data updated January 2023
1981 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $11,660 |
| Avg. Home : | $96,240 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.25 |
| Avg. Stamp : | $0 |
1981 Honda Prelude FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1981 Honda Prelude?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Honda Prelude? A: The 1981 Honda Prelude has a wheelbase size of 91.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1981 Honda Prelude? A: The 1981 Honda Prelude has a length of 161.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1981 Honda Prelude? A: The 1981 Honda Prelude has a width of 64.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1981 Honda Prelude cost when new?A: The 1981 Honda Prelude had a base price of approximately $6,600 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1981 Honda Prelude? A: The 1981 Honda Prelude was a Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Honda produce in 1981? A: Honda produced 852,177 automobiles in 1981.Q: What engine did the 1981 Honda Prelude have? A: The engine powering the 1981 Honda Prelude was a Inline 4 (1751 cc | 106.9 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 72 BHP (52.992 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 94 Ft-Lbs (127 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1981 Honda Prelude have? A: The 1981 Honda Prelude had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1981 Honda Prelude?
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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Honda Prelude? A: The 1981 Honda Prelude has a wheelbase size of 91.30 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1981 Honda Prelude? A: The 1981 Honda Prelude has a length of 161.40 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1981 Honda Prelude? A: The 1981 Honda Prelude has a width of 64.40 inches.Q: How much did the 1981 Honda Prelude cost when new?A: The 1981 Honda Prelude had a base price of approximately $6,600 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1981 Honda Prelude? A: The 1981 Honda Prelude was a Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Honda produce in 1981? A: Honda produced 852,177 automobiles in 1981.Q: What engine did the 1981 Honda Prelude have? A: The engine powering the 1981 Honda Prelude was a Inline 4 (1751 cc | 106.9 cu in. | 1.8 L.) with 72 BHP (52.992 KW) @ 4500 RPM and 94 Ft-Lbs (127 NM) @ 3000 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1981 Honda Prelude have? A: The 1981 Honda Prelude had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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