Honda Prelude BHP
The Honda Prelude has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2000 Honda Prelude 2.0I produces 132 BHP, while the 1999 Honda Prelude 2.2 VTi produces 200 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
27 recorded variants, from 112–200 BHP.
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Popular Honda Prelude BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelude 2.0I | 2000 | 1,997 cc | Petrol | 132 BHP |
| Prelude 2.0I Auto | 2000 | 1,997 cc | Petrol | 132 BHP |
| Prelude 2.2 VTi Auto | 2000 | 2,156 cc | Petrol | 182 BHP |
| Prelude 2.2 VTi | 1999 | 2,157 cc | Petrol | 200 BHP |
| Prelude 2.2 VTi | 1998 | 2,156 cc | Petrol | 182 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,958 cc | Petrol | 1989–1992 | 112–150 BHP | 135.4–180.4 Nm | 10 |
| 1,997 cc | Petrol | 1992–2000 | 132 BHP | 179 Nm | 10 |
| 2,259 cc | Petrol | 1993–1994 | 158 BHP | 209 Nm | 2 |
| 2,156 cc | Petrol | 1997–2000 | 182 BHP | 206 Nm | 4 |
| 2,157 cc | Petrol | 1999 | 200 BHP | 212 Nm | 1 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prelude 2.0I Auto | 2000 | 1,997 cc | Petrol | 132 BHP | 133.8 PS | 179 Nm | 98.5 kW | 9.2 sec | 125 mph |
| Prelude 2.0I | 2000 | 1,997 cc | Petrol | 132 BHP | 133.8 PS | 179 Nm | 98.5 kW | 125 mph | |
| Prelude 2.2 VTi Auto | 2000 | 2,156 cc | Petrol | 182 BHP | 184.5 PS | 206 Nm | 136 kW | 6.9 sec | 139 mph |
| Prelude 2.0I Auto | 1999 | 1,997 cc | Petrol | 132 BHP | 133.8 PS | 179 Nm | 98.5 kW | 125 mph | |
| Prelude 2.0I | 1999 | 1,997 cc | Petrol | 132 BHP | 133.8 PS | 179 Nm | 98.5 kW | 125 mph | |
| Prelude 2.2 VTi | 1999 | 2,157 cc | Petrol | 200 BHP | 202.8 PS | 212 Nm | 149.1 kW | 142 mph | |
| Prelude 2.0I Auto | 1998 | 1,997 cc | Petrol | 132 BHP | 133.8 PS | 179 Nm | 98.5 kW | 9.2 sec | 125 mph |
| Prelude 2.0I | 1998 | 1,997 cc | Petrol | 132 BHP | 133.8 PS | 179 Nm | 98.5 kW | 9.2 sec | 125 mph |
| Prelude 2.2 VTi Auto | 1998 | 2,156 cc | Petrol | 182 BHP | 184.5 PS | 206 Nm | 136 kW | 6.9 sec | 139 mph |
| Prelude 2.2 VTi | 1998 | 2,156 cc | Petrol | 182 BHP | 184.5 PS | 206 Nm | 136 kW | 142 mph | |
| Prelude 2.0I Auto | 1997 | 1,997 cc | Petrol | 132 BHP | 133.8 PS | 179 Nm | 98.5 kW | 9.2 sec | 125 mph |
| Prelude 2.0I | 1997 | 1,997 cc | Petrol | 132 BHP | 133.8 PS | 179 Nm | 98.5 kW | 125 mph | |
| Prelude 2.2 VTi Auto | 1997 | 2,156 cc | Petrol | 182 BHP | 184.5 PS | 206 Nm | 136 kW | 139 mph | |
| Prelude 2.0I | 1994 | 1,997 cc | Petrol | 132 BHP | 133.8 PS | 179 Nm | 98.5 kW | 125 mph | |
| Prelude i Auto | 1994 | 2,259 cc | Petrol | 158 BHP | 160.2 PS | 209 Nm | 118 kW | 7.6 sec | |
| Prelude i Auto | 1993 | 2,259 cc | Petrol | 158 BHP | 160.2 PS | 209 Nm | 118 kW | ||
| Prelude 2.0I-16 SE | 1992 | 1,958 cc | Petrol | 148 BHP | 150.1 PS | 180.4 Nm | 110.4 kW | ||
| Prelude 2.0I | 1992 | 1,997 cc | Petrol | 132 BHP | 133.8 PS | 179 Nm | 98.5 kW | 9.2 sec | 125 mph |
| Prelude 2.0I-16 Auto | 1991 | 1,958 cc | Petrol | 148 BHP | 150.1 PS | 180.4 Nm | 110.4 kW | ||
| Prelude EX Auto | 1991 | 1,958 cc | Petrol | 112 BHP | 113.6 PS | 156.8 Nm | 83.5 kW | ||
| Prelude 2.0I-16 | 1990 | 1,958 cc | Petrol | 148 BHP | 150.1 PS | 180.4 Nm | 110.4 kW | ||
| Prelude 4WS SE Auto | 1990 | 1,958 cc | Petrol | 150 BHP | 152.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 111.9 kW | ||
| Prelude EX Auto | 1990 | 1,958 cc | Petrol | 114 BHP | 115.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 85 kW | ||
| Prelude Limited | 1990 | 1,958 cc | Petrol | 150 BHP | 152.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 111.9 kW | ||
| Prelude 4WS | 1989 | 1,958 cc | Petrol | 150 BHP | 152.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 111.9 kW | ||
| Prelude EX | 1989 | 1,958 cc | Petrol | 114 BHP | 115.6 PS | 135.4 Nm | 85 kW | ||
| Prelude Limited Auto | 1989 | 1,958 cc | Petrol | 150 BHP | 152.1 PS | 135.4 Nm | 111.9 kW |
Honda Prelude BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Honda Prelude?
Recorded horsepower for the Honda Prelude is 112–200 BHP across 27 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Honda Prelude engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 200 BHP, from the 2,157 cc Petrol.
Which Honda Prelude year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 200 BHP, recorded for 1999.
What torque is recorded for the Honda Prelude?
Recorded torque is 135.4–212 Nm on the 27 variants that include it.