Honda Prelude Type S - Review

Welcome to a closer look at this very rare, JDM-only, Prelude Type S for sale with all UK paperwork. With only 33k miles (53k kms) reading on the odometer, SB are thrilled to be listing this 1997 (fifth generation) Honda Prelude Type S.
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Honda never made a Prelude Type R meaning this was the pinnacle of all Preludes and it was only available for the Japanese Domestic Market. This Prelude was imported by the current owner to the UK in Dec 2020 at which point a V5C was issued. The Prelude Type S boasted 220hp from its 2.2L H22A “red top” engine so packed an extra 20hp over the 2.0 litre engines found in standard Preludes. Revving freely to the red line at 7500 rpm, other engine improvements included the development of a new piston head that increased the compression ratio to 11.0:1, adjustments to valve timing, and a new intake system. The Prelude Type S has a slick 5-speed manual gearbox and boasts incredible handling courtesy of Honda's own Active Torque Transfer System (ATTS) which, for front wheel cars that were prone to understeer, helped immeasurably. This particular Type S also benefits from the addition of the adjustable Tein Flex Z damper kit. With just 53k kms (33k miles) on the odometer it's no surprise that this Type S presents itself in near showroom condition inside and out. Buyers who know the significance of such a fine JDM Honda should bid with absolute confidence.

[@rob_becker]

I love my Type S, just purchased few months ago. Very underrated Golden Era Honda.

[@bluelightmoon777]

only right hand drive right ?

[@rob_becker]

correct@@bluelightmoon777

[@JSBHP2017]

As far as I know, the type s was classified as a BB8 and there were 3465 of them sold in Japan, according to Japanese Wikipedia. Not all BB8's were type s spec, so there must be even fewer of them. 2:11 it makes 20 more horsepower over the top-spec 2.2 liter compared to other markets, sorry for nerding out :D

[@zainrana33]

It's actually a BB6! Source - I'm the current owner of this exact car :)

[@matthewgallant3622]

One big aspect of the Type S is weight reduction. The sunroof was not present on this model as it was standard on others. This saved over 100lbs and the Type S weighs only 2800lbs, which is less than the other models typically weighed.

[@shire_boy1]

American in a japanese car reviews it in the uk... I love KZbin 😂 I own a 2.2 vti such underrated cars.

[@brodieallen1845]

One of my favourite underrated Japanese cars. Beautiful B-Roll!

[@rempelrt]

I live in Canada and have a Canadian Honda prelude type S which I had confirmed buy my local Honda dealer.

[@celbii]

Great video thank you for making it and awesome drip my dude!

[@Birmingham_racing]

My brother used to have a previous generation 2.2 vti my first vtec experience as a kid

[@DavidJRide]

It's Pray-Lood Dude. Do you all call him Joe-Han? 😂 Prell-Yood to a Kitz ....🤣

[@prometheus160]

mine is a bb8 same engine as type s prelude and accord type r,i have fitted a accord type r gearbox with LSD and i have the 4ws too. its just amaizing since i have the best of the both ,accord and rype s prelude plus 4ws

[@rob_becker]

I've been wanting to convert away from ATTS and go T2W4 trans. And you have 4ws that's amazing!

[@prometheus160]

@@rob_becker my gearbox is u2q7

[@endlesstwisties]

A type S Prelude is better than lower grade Type R Hondas

[@samganos709]

Great car Honda made

[@babybluepig]

The way he said it's name was killing me.

[@19ShilohK]

Onda Prelyude

[@Birmingham_racing]

Rare to find a normal one nevermind type s

[@Japplesnap]

Pray-lood.

[@tabe9163]

thought that was a model car

[@harmanharman9982]

nnice car

[@shootingbrake]

Thank you!

[@Ayxl_Toh]

rare

[@shootingbrake]

Indeed!

[@FELIPE8226M]

Not here in the US, I’ve always wanted on though almost bought one back in 2004

[@wayneganpat8320]

Have a type s Japan imported. Love it. Can't see how to get out the cabin air filter behind the glove box. I am in Trinidad, WI. Any advice

[@matthewtodd9287]

There’s a couple videos on KZbin that explain. But also, depends what year you have. Not all 5th gens had it.

[@JDMEXforme]

Prey lee you Prey lood Prelude

[@alkhapone7124]

Don’t say prelude like dat

[@muskoolyatina]

Жалко что все прелюды убиты студентами

[@franciscoj8724]

I was excited to watch your video, you inspire me!!! You should research Promo'SM!