North American Market Models

The USDM models have tree body codes: BA8, BB1 and BB2. Visually there are no differences between them. The distinctive features of the USDM models are the rear corner lights replications at the sides of the rear bumper and the double section corner lights at the front bumper. The BA8 and BB2 models were released in 1992 and the legendary BB1 model joined the lineup in 1993.

BA8: This is the base Honda Prelude model for North American market. In United States it was titled "Prelude S" and in Canada simply "Prelude". It has 2.2l SOCH sequential multi-port fuel-injected engine (F22A1), which produce 135-hp at 5200 rpm and 142 lb.-ft. torque at 4000 rpm. This model has no Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) and got the 14" wheels with full covers. The front chin spoiler was not offered too. The interior lacks driver's seat adjustable lumbar support and memory, power door locks, map lights and the ignition switch light. The rear spoiler and the air conditioning were optional. The stereo system was equipped with four 12.5-watt speakers.

BB2: This model was titled "Prelude Si" in United States and "Prelude SR" in Canada. Its 2.3l DOCH sequential multi-port fuel-injected engine (H23A1) produces 160-hp at 5800 rpm and 156 lb.-ft. torque at 4500 rpm. This model got Anti-Lock Brakes, air conditioning, front chin spoiler and the ignition switch light. The driver seat was enhanced with adjustable lumbar support and the memory. The rear spoiler was available as accessory. The 15" alloy wheels were included. Sound system got six 20-watt speakers.

BB1: This is the legendary model. Prelude got the VTEC engine for the first time in a history. The US title was "Prelude S VTEC" and Canadian "Prelude SR-V". The 2.2l DOCH VTEC sequential multi-port fuel-injected engine (H22A1) produces 190-hp at 6800 rpm and 158 lb.-ft. torque at 5500 rpm. The interior was available in leather with map lights and leather-wrapped steering wheel. The rear spoiler was in stock. The audio system featured tweeter speaker set and woofer. This version was available with manual transmission only.

European Market

The European chassis body codes are BB1, BB2 and BB3. There are also no visual differences between them. The differences from the North American models are corner light replicates in front of the doors and the single section corner lights in the front bumper. Unlike the American models it has rear whipwash. Similar to USDM the BB3 and BB2 models were released in 1992 and the BB1 model joined the lineup in 1993.

BB3: The bas version oh European Honda Prelude was titled "Prelude 2.0i" and rode water-cooled 2.0l 4-stroke SOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engine (F20A4). The maximum horsepower of 131-hp was reached at 5300 rpm. Maximum torque of 179 Nm raised at 5000 rpm. This model was equipped with 5-speed manual or 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission, 14" wheels with full covers and 4-speaker stereo system. In United Kingdom ABS was in stock and in Germany it was optional. Air conditioning was optional too. The dual exhaust pipe with chrome finisher was available on German models.

BB2: The more advanced "Prelude 2.3i" version received 2.3l DOHC engine (H23A2) with 158-hp at 5800 rpm and 209 Nm at 4500 rpm. The Four-Wheel Steering System (4WS) was available as option and the Anti-Lock Brakes System was in the list of standard equipment. The 15" alloy wheels, driver air bag and dual exhaust pipe was available in both Germany and UK. Stereo system was powered with 6 speakers. Cruise control and air conditioning was optional.

BB1: The productive "Prelude 2.2i VTEC" was powered with water-cooled 4-stroke DOHC 16 valve engine with VTEC (H22A2). At 5300 rpm it reached maximum torque of 212 Nm and at 6800 rpm the maximum power of 183 hp was reached. The Four-Wheel Steering was also optional. The rear spoiler, passenger seat memory and the passenger airbag were in the standard equipment list. No automatic transmission was available for VTEC model. Unlike the USDM models no woofer was available for European models.

Japanese Market

The chassis codes of the Japanese models are BA8, BA9, BB1 and BB4. Visually they are absolutely identical to the European models. All versions have electronic speed limiter at 180 km/h. The distinctive features of the Japanese models are optional climate control and in-dash TV.

BA8, BA9: The base models of the Japanese market were titled "Prelude Si". The only difference between BA8 and BA9 models is that BA9 came with 4WS system. These versions were equipped with 2.2l DOCH sequential multi-port fuel-injected engine (F22B), which produce 160-hp at 6000 rpm and 20.5 kg*m torque at 5000 rpm. Both models were available with automatic or manual transmission.

BB1, BB4: The top models of the Japanese market were titled "Prelude Si VTEC". Like the base models BB1 came with 4WS system and BB4 doesn't. These versions were equipped with 2.2l DOCH sequential multi-port fuel-injected engine with VTEC (H22A), which produce 200-hp at 6800 rpm and 22.3 kg*m torque at 5500 rpm. Both models were available with automatic or manual transmission.