2026 Honda Prelude 0-60 Times by Trim
The quickest Honda Prelude is the 2026 Prelude Base Coupe: 6.5 seconds 0-60 mph (tested by Car and Driver).
By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times
Honda Prelude 0-60 mph by year and trim
Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.
| Model year | Trim | hp | Drivetrain | 0-60 mph | Quarter mile | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Base Coupe 2.0L 4-cylinder two-motor hybrid · Instrumented test in normal mode; with S+ Shift engaged the same test recorded 7.3 sec to 60 mph. Honda publishes no 0-60 for the Prelude. | 200 | FWD | 6.5 s | 15.3 s @ 90 mph | Tested: Car and Driver [1] |
Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 0-60 of the Honda Prelude?
The 2026 Honda Prelude runs 0-60 mph in 6.5 seconds depending on trim and transmission (instrumented tests). The quickest Prelude in our data is the Prelude Base Coupe (2026) at 6.5 seconds.
How fast is the 2026 Honda Prelude?
By published 0-60 mph times: Base Coupe 6.5 s (200 hp). Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).
What is the fastest Honda Prelude?
The quickest Honda Prelude to 60 mph is the Prelude Base Coupe (2026), at 6.5 seconds (tested by Car and Driver) with 200 hp. Instrumented test in normal mode; with S+ Shift engaged the same test recorded 7.3 sec to 60 mph. Honda publishes no 0-60 for the Prelude.
Are these Prelude 0-60 times manufacturer claims or tests?
Both, labeled row by row. Manufacturer figures come from the automaker's own press material or spec sheets. Rows marked "tested" are instrumented results from the named publication; they often differ from the claim by a tenth or two because of rollout, surface and weather.
Sources
- Car and Driver instrumented test, 2026 Honda Prelude ("Is the New Honda Prelude Really Slower Than a Civic Hybrid? Our Test Numbers May Surprise You"), accessed 2026-11-14.