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1997 Honda Prelude VIN decoder

Decode any 1997 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 1997 Honda Prelude VIN in this catalog starts with the world manufacturer identifier JHM. The tenth character is V, the model-year code for 1997; the eleventh is the assembly-plant code, C here. The factory records place assembly at Sayama, Japan. One engine is recorded for this model year: 2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline. The catalog holds 100 sample 1997 Honda Prelude VINs. Decode your own with the field at the top of this page.

1997 Honda Prelude trims, engines and plants

6 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
VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · GasolineCoupe2-doorSayama, Japan32
VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupe2-doorSayama, Japan27
VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · GasolineCoupe2-doorSayama, Japan15
VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupe2-doorSayama, Japan14
SH2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupe2-doorSayama, Japan9
SH · EX2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupe2-doorSayama, Japan2

Sample 1997 Honda Prelude VINs

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These are catalog sample VINs, not cars for sale. Choosing one puts it in the VIN field at the top of the page - replace it with the VIN of the car you are looking at.

VINSeries / TrimEngineTransmissionBodyPlant
JHMBB615XVC006618SH2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB615XVC014976SH2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · GasolineManual/StandardCoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6240VC002213VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6240VC005550VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6240VC009078VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6240VC800260VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6241VC004469VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6241VC006142VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6241VC008070VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6241VC016279VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6243VC001363VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6243VC003193VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6243VC007227VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6243VC008118VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6243VC010192VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6243VC013688VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6243VC014680VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6243VC014792VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6243VC015926VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6244VC007026VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6244VC011058VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6244VC013392VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6244VC016387VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6244VC800360VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6245VC000182VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6245VC000196VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6245VC002661VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6245VC007455VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6245VC013899VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6245VC015099VTEC · LX w/ABS2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6246VC000935VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6246VC002863VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6246VC010350VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6246VC011952VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6246VC013913VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6246VC015046VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6247VC009577VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6247VC010115VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6247VC011037VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6247VC012379VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6248VC010141VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6248VC015436VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6248VC801091VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6249VC008561VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6249VC011217VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6249VC013226VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6249VC013730VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB6249VC802556VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
JHMBB624XVC009878VTEC2.2L · 4-cyl · 195 hp · Gasoline-CoupeSayama, Japan
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Factory specs by VIN prefix

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

JHMBB615XVC - SH
Series
SH
Body Class
Coupe
Transmission Style
Manual/Standard
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.163092448
Engine Hp
195
Engine Model
H22A4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Displacement CC
2163.092448
Displacement CI
132
Engine
2.163092448L In-Line H22A4
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
145.4115
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Plant State
SAITAMA
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB6240VC - VTEC
Series
VTEC
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.163092448
Engine Hp
195
Engine Model
H22A4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Displacement CC
2163.092448
Displacement CI
132
Engine
2.163092448L In-Line H22A4
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
145.4115
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Transmission: Automatic or CVT
Plant State
SAITAMA
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB6241VC - VTEC
Series
VTEC
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.163092448
Engine Hp
195
Engine Model
H22A4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Displacement CC
2163.092448
Displacement CI
132
Engine
2.163092448L In-Line H22A4
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
145.4115
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Transmission: Automatic or CVT
Plant State
SAITAMA
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB6243VC - VTEC · LX w/ABS
Series
VTEC
Trim
LX w/ABS
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.163092448
Engine Hp
195
Engine Model
H22A4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Displacement CC
2163.092448
Displacement CI
132
Engine
2.163092448L In-Line H22A4
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
145.4115
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Transmission: Automatic or CVT
Plant State
SAITAMA
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB6244VC - VTEC
Series
VTEC
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.163092448
Engine Hp
195
Engine Model
H22A4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Displacement CC
2163.092448
Displacement CI
132
Engine
2.163092448L In-Line H22A4
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
145.4115
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Transmission: Automatic or CVT
Plant State
SAITAMA
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB6245VC - VTEC · LX w/ABS
Series
VTEC
Trim
LX w/ABS
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.163092448
Engine Hp
195
Engine Model
H22A4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Displacement CC
2163.092448
Displacement CI
132
Engine
2.163092448L In-Line H22A4
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
145.4115
GVWR
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Transmission: Automatic or CVT
Plant State
SAITAMA
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB6246VC - VTEC
Series
VTEC
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.163092448
Engine Hp
195
Engine Model
H22A4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Displacement CC
2163.092448
Displacement CI
132
Engine
2.163092448L In-Line H22A4
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
145.4115
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Transmission: Automatic or CVT
Plant State
SAITAMA
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB6247VC - VTEC
Series
VTEC
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.163092448
Engine Hp
195
Engine Model
H22A4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Displacement CC
2163.092448
Displacement CI
132
Engine
2.163092448L In-Line H22A4
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
145.4115
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Transmission: Automatic or CVT
Plant State
SAITAMA
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB6248VC - VTEC
Series
VTEC
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.163092448
Engine Hp
195
Engine Model
H22A4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Displacement CC
2163.092448
Displacement CI
132
Engine
2.163092448L In-Line H22A4
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
145.4115
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Transmission: Automatic or CVT
Plant State
SAITAMA
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB6249VC - VTEC
Series
VTEC
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.163092448
Engine Hp
195
Engine Model
H22A4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Displacement CC
2163.092448
Displacement CI
132
Engine
2.163092448L In-Line H22A4
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
145.4115
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Transmission: Automatic or CVT
Plant State
SAITAMA
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
JHMBB624XVC - VTEC
Series
VTEC
Body Class
Coupe
Engine Cylinders
4
Displacement L
2.163092448
Engine Hp
195
Engine Model
H22A4
Fuel Type Primary
Gasoline
Doors
2
Manufacturer Name
HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD
Plant City
Sayama
Plant Country
Japan
Displacement CC
2163.092448
Displacement CI
132
Engine
2.163092448L In-Line H22A4
Engine Configuration
In-Line
Engine KW
145.4115
GVWR To
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Note
Transmission: Automatic or CVT
Plant State
SAITAMA
Valve Train Design
Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)
Vehicle Type
PASSENGER CAR
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