Turbo-charged Prelude |verified|

| | Honda Prelude 2.0 Turbo (3rd gen, BA chassis) | |-----------|------------------------------------------------| | Years | 1985–1987 | | Markets | Japan, Europe (not US) | | Engine | B20A (SOHC 12v) + IHI RHB5 turbo | | Power | 140–150 hp @ 5,600 rpm | | Torque | 155–160 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm | | 0-60 | ~7.5 sec (factory) | | Transmission | 5-speed manual only | | Unique | Optional 4-wheel steering (4WS) | | Aftermarket potential | 250–350 whp reliable; 500+ whp built |

The Turbo-Charged Prelude: The Lost Link in the Fast & Furious Saga turbo-charged prelude

The short film acts as a cornerstone for the "Fast Saga." By linking Brian and Han, the short creates a tangible thread connecting the "American muscle" era of the first two films with the "Import tuner" era of the third. This connection allowed the filmmakers to later merge the casts in Fast Five and Fast & Furious 6 . Without the Prelude , Han’s appearance in later films might have felt like fan service. With the Prelude , it feels like a predestined part of a larger, interconnected criminal universe. | | Honda Prelude 2

“Honda is VTEC, right? Wrong. Meet the forgotten turbo Prelude.” With the Prelude , it feels like a

The film begins immediately after the first movie, with Brian leaving Los Angeles after letting Dominic Toretto escape.

If you can’t find a factory turbo model (they are rare), the next best thing is building one: