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.