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Free Honda Prelude VIN Decoder

Decode your Honda Prelude VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 15 variants (1979–2000). No registration.

1979–2000 15 variants Coupe Petrol
Honda Prelude
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Honda Prelude specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Prelude variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
2.2L VTi 5MT FWD (200 HP) 1996–2000 Petrol 2.2 L 197 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.2L VTi 5MT FWD (185 HP) 1996–2000 Petrol 2.2 L 182 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0i 5MT FWD (135 HP) 1996–2000 Petrol 2.0 L 131 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.2i 5MT FWD (185 HP) 1992–1996 Petrol 2.2 L 182 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.3i 5MT FWD (160 HP) 1992–1996 Petrol 2.3 L 158 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0i 5MT FWD (133 HP) 1992–1996 Petrol 2.0 L 131 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 5MT FWD (150 HP) 1987–1992 Petrol 2.0 L 148 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 5MT FWD (114 HP) 1987–1992 Petrol 2.0 L 113 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0L 5MT FWD (109 HP) 1987–1992 Petrol 2.0 L 107 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
2.0i 5MT FWD (137 HP) 1983–1987 Petrol 2.0 L 135 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L EX 5MT FWD (105 HP) 1983–1987 Petrol 1.8 L 104 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.8L 4AT FWD (101 HP) 1983–1987 Petrol 1.8 L 100 bhp AUTOMATIC 4sp FWD —
1.8L 5MT FWD (101 HP) 1983–1987 Petrol 1.8 L 100 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —
1.6L 3AT (80 HP) 1979–1982 Petrol 1.6 L 79 bhp AUTOMATIC 3sp FWD —
1.6L 5MT (80 HP) 1979–1982 Petrol 1.6 L 79 bhp MANUAL 5sp FWD —

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Honda Prelude VIN FAQ

What does a Honda Prelude VIN tell you?+
A Honda Prelude VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Honda Prelude?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Honda Prelude made?+
Our database covers the Honda Prelude for model years 1979–2000, across 15 variants.
Is the Honda Prelude VIN check free?+
Yes, decoding specifications, recalls and safety ratings is completely free and needs no registration. A paid full-history report (mileage, theft, accidents) is optional.

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