Transmission Specs
Transmission Specifications
All 1st generation Preludes were equipped with a standard 5-speed or optional Automatic (aka Hondamatic). Manual transmission were labeled "GK" from factory, Automatics were labeled "AK". First production year used a 2-speed hondamatic transmission. Gear ratios were similar to the 1st generation Accord, but not the same due to the sporty nature of the Prelude. Each production year offered a different gearing to maximize power band and torque.
USDM GEAR RATIOS
1979 5 Speed Manual
- 3.181 - 1st Gear
- 1.842 - 2nd Gear
- 1.200 - 3rd Gear
- 0.896 - 4th Gear
- 0.718 - 5th Gear
- 4.384 - FINAL Gear
- 3.000 - Reverse Gear
1979 2 Speed Automatic
- 1.565 - 1st Gear
- 0.903 - 2nd Gear
- 0.000 - FINAL Gear
- 2.054 - Reverse Gear
1980 5 Speed Manual
- 3.181 - 1st Gear
- 1.842 - 2nd Gear
- 1.200 - 3rd Gear
- 0.896 - 4th Gear
- 0.718 - 5th Gear
- 4.384 - FINAL Gear
- 3.000 - Reverse Gear
1980 3 Speed Automatic
- 2.380 - 1st Gear
- 1.560 - 2nd Gear
- 1.032 - 3rd Gear
- 3.588 - FINAL Gear
- 1.954 - Reverse Gear
1981 5 Speed Manual
- 3.181 - 1st Gear
- 1.944 - 2nd Gear
- 1.291 - 3rd Gear
- 0.928 - 4th Gear
- 0.774 - 5th Gear
- 4.214 - FINAL Gear
- 3.000 - Reverse Gear
1981 3 Speed Automatic
- 2.380 - 1st Gear
- 1.500 - 2nd Gear
- 0.969 - 3rd Gear
- 3.875 - FINAL Gear
- 1.954 - Reverse Gear
1982 5 Speed Manual
- 3.181 - 1st Gear
- 1.944 - 2nd Gear
- 1.291 - 3rd Gear
- 0.896 - 4th Gear
- 0.718 - 5th Gear
- 4.071 - FINAL Gear
- 3.000 - Reverse Gear
1982 3 Speed Automatic
- 2.380 - 1st Gear
- 1.560 - 2nd Gear
- 0.969 - 3rd Gear
- 3.588 - FINAL Gear
- 1.969 - Reverse Gear