The EK engine made use of an engine oil cooler and transistor-controlled ignition system.ġ980 saw the introduction of the CVCC-II engine which employed the
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The wheelbase was 2,320 mm, and was 60 mm The chassis was all new and developed by chief engineer Hiroshi KizawaĪt 4,090 mm (length) x 1,635 mm (width) x 1290 mm (height), it had The four-wheel independent struts,īrakes, engine were all borrowed from the first generation Accord, but This dealership chain also introduced the entry-level Honda Quint, the Honda Ballade, and the Accord-based Honda VigorĪs its largest sedan and hatchback. In Japan it was only available at the newly established dealership sales channel Honda Verno. On November 24, 1978, the Prelude was launched. First generation (1978–1982) First generation (SN)