O|ES|R T | i JUu| i E|FlB|B NJ|FEIMIY S|EJA|A RLD|Y|E 0|O|H]|E A|MIN|R A|M]E|A D|G|E|P AIIIOIL t L. M|A|O|K i4 onda Prelude, the model that launched Honda into the car market in Canada, has been completely igned for 1992 with a heavy emphasis on style, , safety and quality. 1992 Prelude, in three models, retains the Prelude 2 sporty coupe tradition, and the car‘s transverse i ntâ€"wheelâ€"drive layout, but revisits every aspect car "in careful, thoughtful, logical steps," declared Canada Inc. president Isao Suzuki. styling of the fourth generation Prelude may be most adventurous of any Honda in a long time," i said. He called the sweeping, integrated lines of new car "a statement â€"â€" to our customers, our dealers d our competitors. Not only is Honda a leader in quality d technology, it is a leader in styling, too." _ _ l‘hm versions of the car â€" Prelude, Prelude SR and eludé 4WS â€" utilize two new engine combinations. A f good: randling relude gets a sleek new look for ‘92 1992 Honda Prelude Page 38 CTION 2.2â€"litre 16â€"valve Single Overhead Cam (SOHC) fourâ€"cylâ€" inder model producing 135hp powers the standard Prelude, while a 2.3â€"litre 16â€"valve Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) four with twoâ€"stage induction pumps out 160 hp in the Prelude SR and 4WS models. Both engines incorporate Honda "secondâ€"order" balancâ€" ing systems to provide smoother operation, while the aluminum block of the highâ€"output 2.3â€"litre engine is manufactured with a unique fibreâ€"reinforced metal (FRM) technology which uses a carbonâ€" and aluminaâ€"fibre composite to line the cylinder walls for strength and durability. A fiveâ€"speed manual transmission or optional electroniâ€" callyâ€"controlled fourâ€"speed automatic are available on all Prelude models. A secondâ€"generation fourâ€"wheel steering system which employs sophisticated electronic sensing, information 'Wm:.“.:‘:"‘":‘..w“% es & mnnnseienel revisimnsensielcmmmmemes m.m.mmng&-wnmmmm,m1mmmmm models: Prelude, Prelude SR (shown) and Prelude 4WS. IT‘$S HERE! ELEGANT AND VERSATILE. A BRILLIANT CONCEPT...EXTENDED. m®EJE â€" 2k Motors 485 King St. North mm Pn \'l‘v;jezrlz%o, Ont. Motors (519) sa5â€"soso e THE ULTIMATE DRIVING EXPERIENCE. H W 525 T‘H E WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 1992 â€" PAGE 35 The refinements inherent in the electronicallyâ€"conâ€" trolled fourâ€"wheel steering system provide more precise highâ€"speed handling and more effective lowâ€"speed agility in the 1992 Prelude 4WS. processing and mechanical actuation highlights the 4WS model. The new system refines the theories first used in the mechanical system which was pioneered by Prelude in Prelude SR and 4WS models come with a driver‘s side Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) airbag. All models include front seatbelts with a direct clamping mechanism designed to limit belt "spoolâ€"out" under high load. All All Prelude models are covered by Honda‘s extensive "No Small Print" warranty. models utilize fourâ€"wheel disc brakes and Honda‘s sixth generation threeâ€"channel antiâ€"lock brake system (ABS) is standard on the SR and 4WS editions. Dealer, Service Guide R4J N G Page 39