Every Honda Prelude generation in the Burbles catalogue — complete specs, rarity tiers, interactive 3D cards, and the collectors who have spotted them on the street.
Each generation deals in its rarity tier’s alloy with its engine disc, lead specs, and first spotter record. Click into any generation for full trims and market figures.
The new Prelude's hybrid system is a single-speed direct drive with no real gears — but switch on Honda's S+ Shift mode and the paddle shifters fake eight simulated gear ratios anyway, just for the feel of it.
The Type SH's torque-vectoring system could send up to 80% of the engine's power to a single front wheel, spinning it 15% faster than the other to fight understeer.
The fourth-gen Prelude got a real motorsport turn: it paced the 1994 Japanese Grand Prix as Formula One's official safety car.
Honda expected about 3 in 10 Prelude buyers to spring for four-wheel steering. In Japan, 8 in 10 did — an option Honda badly underestimated.
Honda engineered the first Prelude's hood so low the 1.8-litre engine had to tilt backward to fit — when the sportier 2.0 DOHC engine arrived for the second generation, the hood itself needed reshaping to clear it.
Honda's own Accord donated its engine and suspension, but Motor Trend still clocked the new coupe at 18.8 seconds through the quarter mile.
Real Honda Prelude cards spotted on the street by Burbles collectors. Tap any card to flip it over, inspect the collector’s binder, or follow them.
VerifiedFIRST · WORLDWIDEFIRST PRINTONLY ONE IN VANCOUVERHonda expected about 3 in 10 Prelude buyers to spring for four-wheel steering. In Japan, 8 in 10 did — an option Honda badly underestimated.
VerifiedFIRST PRINTNIGHTPROThe Type SH's torque-vectoring system could send up to 80% of the engine's power to a single front wheel, spinning it 15% faster than the other to fight understeer.
VerifiedFIRST · WORLDWIDEFIRST PRINTNIGHTThe Type SH's torque-vectoring system could send up to 80% of the engine's power to a single front wheel, spinning it 15% faster than the other to fight understeer.
VerifiedFIRST PRINTNIGHTPROThe Type SH's torque-vectoring system could send up to 80% of the engine's power to a single front wheel, spinning it 15% faster than the other to fight understeer.
VerifiedFIRST PRINTPROThe Type SH's torque-vectoring system could send up to 80% of the engine's power to a single front wheel, spinning it 15% faster than the other to fight understeer.
VerifiedFIRST PRINTNIGHTPROThe Type SH's torque-vectoring system could send up to 80% of the engine's power to a single front wheel, spinning it 15% faster than the other to fight understeer.
Lead figures across every published generation, newest to oldest. Select any generation to inspect all trims and engine options.
| Generation | Years | Tier & Rarity | Engine | Power & Torque | 0–60 mph | Weight | Trims | First Spotter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Gen Prelude6th Gen | 2026–present | Rare | 2.0L I4 | 200 hp · 232 lb-ft | — | — | 1 trim → | Unclaimed |
| 5th Gen Prelude5th Gen | 1997–2001 | Epic | 2.2L I4 | 197 hp · 156 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | @prellery |
| 4th Gen Prelude4th Gen | 1992–1996 | Epic | 2.2L I4 | 135 hp · 137 lb-ft | — | — | 5 trims → | Unclaimed |
| 3rd Gen Prelude3rd Gen | 1988–1991 | Epic | 2.1L I4 | 140 hp · 135 lb-ft | — | — | 2 trims → | @troy |
| 2nd Gen Prelude2nd Gen | 1983–1987 | Epic | 1.8L I4 | 100 hp | — | — | 6 trims → | Unclaimed |
| Prelude SN (1978–1982)SN | 1978–1982 | Epic | 1.8L I4 | 72 hp · 94 lb-ft | — | 1,984 lb | 3 trims → | Unclaimed |
See a Honda Prelude on the street, point Burbles at it, and that generation’s card goes in your binder with your own photo and serial number. Own one? Add it to your garage in the app.
