Does the 2000 Honda Prelude have VTEC?
Both trims of Prelude are powered by the VTEC 2.2-liter four-cylinder engine that, when coupled with the manual transmission, cranks out 200 horsepower at 7,000 rpm and 156 pound-feet of torque at 5,250 rpm. The auto-tranny setup makes 195 horses at 6,600 rpm but the torque numbers remain the same.
What kind of logic does the Honda Prelude use?
The Prelude automatic transmission is the first Prelude transmission to use Honda’s Grade Logic Control System.
When did the Honda Prelude come out in Japan?
On 24 November 1978, the Prelude was launched to the Japanese market. It had its world premier at the 1979 AutoRAI in Amsterdam, two months later. In Japan it was only available at the newly established dealership sales channel Honda Verno.
When does Honda Prelude shift to 1st gear?
If the Prelude comes to a stop while in the sequential mode and in a higher gear–4th, 3rd or 2nd, for example–it will automatically shift into 1st gear.
What does centrifugal hydraulic cancellation do on Honda Prelude?
This is especially noticeable on full-throttle upshifts. A newly added centrifugal hydraulic cancellation mechanism improves shift control by minimizing centrifugal hydraulic pressure in the clutch packs. As a result, shifts are smoother, with less shift shock.
What is the sequential mode on a Honda Prelude?
When driving up or down a steep grade in 4th gear, in the sequential mode, the Grade Logic Control System in the automatic transmission will automatically override the Sequential SportShift mode, and the transmission will downshift to 3rd.
When did the Honda Prelude come out in Europe?
The Prelude was introduced in Europe during 1979, but was not a strong seller, its high asking price not helping its chances of sales success. The second-generation Prelude was released in Japan on 25 November 1982 and worldwide in the spring of 1983.
What’s the 4th gear on a Honda Prelude?
As on the previous design, 4th gear is an overdrive gear. Overdrive improves fuel economy and helps reduce engine wear and noise at highway speeds. Like all Honda-designed automatic transmissions, this latest Prelude automatic is a constant-mesh type, with three parallel shafts: input, intermediate and output.
How many horsepower does a Honda Prelude have?
It took until March 1979 for the Prelude to appear in the United States, then with 72 hp (54 kW) at 4,500 rpm and 94 lb⋅ft (127 N⋅m) at 3,000 rpm (SAE net) from the larger 1.8 engine. The EK engine made use of an engine oil cooler and transistor-controlled ignition system.