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Interesting Facts About the Honda Prelude BB

The Honda Prelude was produced over five generations from 1978 to 2001, and it was reintroduced in 2025. Within that history, the BB chassis code identifies the second‑generation Prelude that debuted in 1983.

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BB Marks the Second‑Generation Era (1983‑1987)

The second‑generation Prelude, launched as a 1983 model, carried the BB chassis designation. This generation also featured other trim codes such as AB, BA1/2/3/6, and BB, reflecting a redesign toward a more aerodynamic shape.

BB8 Appears on the 1998 Prelude VTi in the UK

A 1998 Honda Prelude VTi sold in the United Kingdom is identified with the BB8 code, showing how Honda extended the BB lineage into later model years.

Five Generations of Innovation

Spanning five generations from 1978 to 2001, each iteration of the Prelude brought forth technological advancements and distinctive designs, helping the model maintain cultural popularity throughout its production run.

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