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1996 Honda Prelude VIN decoder

Decode any 1996 Honda Prelude VIN here - free, no sign-up - then see every build configuration the catalog holds for this model year and 100 real sample VINs.

Every sample 1996 Honda Prelude VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier JHM. The tenth character is T, the model-year code for 1996; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, C here. The factory records place assembly at Sayama, Japan. 3 engines are recorded for this model year, including 2.2L · 4-cyl · 135 hp · Gasoline, 2.2L · 4-cyl · 190 hp · Gasoline, and 2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1996 Honda Prelude VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1996 Honda Prelude trims, engines and plants

5 build configurations across 99 sample VINs, decoded from the 11-character VIN prefix. A blank cell means the factory record carries no value.

Series / TrimEngineTransmissionBodyDoors / seatsPlantSample VINs
Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupe2-doorSayama, Japan43
Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupe2-doorSayama, Japan21
V-TEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 190 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupe2-doorSayama, Japan20
S2.2L · 4-cyl · 135 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupe2-doorSayama, Japan8
S2.2L · 4-cyl · 135 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupe2-doorSayama, Japan7

Sample 1996 Honda Prelude VINs

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VINSeries / TrimEngineTransmissionBodyPlantAction
JHMBB2153TC001797Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2153TC005476Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2154TC003302Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2154TC003638Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2154TC003672Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2154TC004109Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2154TC005762Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2155TC005298Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2155TC005432Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2156TC004368Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2156TC004466Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2156TC004919Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2156TC005827Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2157TC001057Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2157TC005769Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2158TC003688Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2158TC004713Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2158TC005392Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2159TC000489Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2159TC000962Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2159TC001318Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2159TC001481Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2159TC001996Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB215XTC002414Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB215XTC003420Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB215XTC004325Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB215XTC004907Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB215XTC005085Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2250TC800080Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2251TC004423Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2252TC002874Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2252TC003121Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2252TC003572Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2252TC003779Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2253TC002317Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2253TC002852Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2255TC001721Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2255TC002609Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2255TC005543Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2256TC800021Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2258TC003740Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2258TC004807Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2258TC005214Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2258TC005729Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2259TC001303Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB2259TC800076Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB225XTC003092Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB225XTC003237Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB225XTC004193Si2.3L · 4-cyl · 160 hp · GasolineAutomaticCoupeSayama, Japan
Jhmbb1177tc800011-----

Factory specs by VIN prefix

Specs are decoded from manufacturer build data for the 11-character VIN prefix and are shown in English.

JHMBB2153TC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB2154TC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB2155TC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB2156TC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB2157TC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB2158TC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB2159TC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB215XTC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB2250TC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Automatic
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB2251TC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Automatic
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB2252TC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Automatic
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB2253TC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Automatic
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB2255TC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Automatic
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB2256TC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Automatic
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB2258TC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Automatic
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB2259TC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Automatic
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB225XTC - Si
Trim
Si
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Automatic
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.3
Engine Hp
160
Engine Model
H23A1
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Air Bag Loc Front
1st Row (Driver and Passenger)
Cooling Type
Water
Displacement CC
2259
Displacement CI
138
Engine
2.3L In-Line H23A1
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
119.3120
Engine Manufacturer
Honda
GVWR
Class 1B: 3,001 - 4,000 lb (1,360 - 1,814 kg)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Seat Belts All
Manual
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
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