Who designed the 4th generation

Ted · Post by **Ted** » Fri May 03, 2013 11:18 am

bennyboy wrote:Before this all gets too silly, I have to state I do actually like all ludes, I just like a good jape like the rest of ya

I think the 5th genners that get a bit touchy should just get a bit more inventive, I mean christ there's enough to come up with about the 4th, poor mans starship enterprise, fat mitsi eclipse etc etc

well i think the best bit about any of the preludes from 3rd, 4th, or 5th is the engine. a cracking little 2.0 16 valve in the 3rd and the excellent h22 of the 4th and 5th. surely no one can argue about that.

oh and by the way welcome to this super friendly forum

bennyboy · Post by **bennyboy** » Fri May 03, 2013 11:21 am

Agreed. The H22 in particular is a gem

Love it.

bennyboy · Post by **bennyboy** » Fri May 03, 2013 11:22 am

NafemanNathan wrote:Don't give them ammo Ben!

What use would he be to them?

Also, I LOVE those pics, always have. I also love the fact that unlike so many concepts, the final article stayed pretty damn close to the drawings

bb1boy · Post by **bb1boy** » Fri May 03, 2013 11:40 am

Unfortunately, and in the oddest of places, I just found something that would give 5th genners all the ammo they would ever need against us!

Post by **Lude-dude** » Fri May 03, 2013 11:48 am

H22 is gem of engine, agree on one thing

Supermarine Blues · Post by **Supermarine Blues** » Fri May 03, 2013 11:52 am

Lude-dude wrote:I think somehow Mitsubishi were being ironic when naming that car

yes I like all prelude's, except 4th gens

Like the FIAT Uno Start.

The Vauxhall Astra Desire.

etc.

Are those 4G sketches not signed? Or signed in Japanese? Though these things tend to be down as a 'collaborative team thing' being Japanese. EG, the NSX styling was conducted under Masato Nakano, with input from Kazuhiro Ichinose.

Dbo · Post by **Dbo** » Fri May 03, 2013 11:58 am

I would guess at mr h.onda

And the 5th was mr t.ransit & mr c.onnect

Post by **NafemanNathan** » Fri May 03, 2013 12:00 pm

bb1boy wrote:Unfortunately, and in the oddest of places, I just found something that would give 5th genners all the ammo they would ever need against us!

I think I may have just stumbled on it

Do not let that slip!

Froidas · Post by **Froidas** » Fri May 03, 2013 12:37 pm

Those drawing are so beautiful... Look at that exhaust and NSX style centre panel. You have just made rainy day sunnier for me

Thanks, Nathan

I like all Preludes, I don't hate any. And I think real Prelude lover can't hate any generations, it's part of history, good or bad

But I don't see any 5th gen advantages. Interior - the same as in 90% cars of that period. Exterior - matter of taste, but it has less exclusivity. Performance - each generation should improve performance, but it's lower than 4th gen (yes, Type S, but look at the big picture). Ah, yes, 5th gen has reinforced rear upper control arms

P.S.

Post by **rob quilter** » Fri May 03, 2013 12:39 pm

In 1992 the Prelude was redesigned once more. This new Prelude looked nothing like any of the previous models, it's teardrop profile, the curving design, and oversized taillights it really was a 'love it or hate it' kind of Prelude. It was the first Prelude to be 'designed for women'.

In 1997 the Prelude was redesigned for the last time. As Honda took consumers criticism for the 4th generations styling, Honda decided to bring back the true Prelude styling. So with this last generation, the 5th generation Prelude, Honda designed it to resemble the 3rd generation Prelude. And it was a great idea which proved to be the right choice - as it was given awards for best-styled coupe.

This Prelude won a lot of awards as well, including 'best handling FWD car', 'best coupe of the year',

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