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Segment: Medium
Production years: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008

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Honda launched the fourth generation of its flagship model, the Legend, in 2004 in Japan, and it reached other continents in 2005.

The Legend went through its biggest makeover in its history by introducing the all-wheel-drive system and its clever technologies. Honda put a big effort into the car, even though the results were far under the expectations.

It looked like a big barge on the road, but the U.S. market was considered a medium-sized vehicle. The sweeping, fluid lines, and narrow front end enhanced the dynamic look of the car. A V-shaped grille with one silver, horizontal slat that supported the H-badge poked ahead like a fist. In the lower bumper, another grille helped to cool the engine and the AC-compressor. In the back, the taillights were installed only on the quarter panels, and if that was good for the U.S. market, in the U.K. or Europe was not, since most of its competitors featured wider lights.

The interior was fitted as standard with wood-trims and leather, while the big screen for the infotainment unit was available as an option depending on the market and trim-level. Honda didn't want to go through the pains of various features and fitted the Legend with a fixed equipment, depending on the trim-level. There was ample room in the back for two adult passengers, with a center armrest that hosted cup-holders.

Unlike the other competitors in that segment, the Legend was available with only one engine-transmission configuration. The only option was a 3.5-liter V6 engine, paired to a 5-speed automatic transmission that sent the power to all corners via an intelligent system named SH-AWD (Super Handling all-wheel-drive).

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HONDA Legend Sedan 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
  1 gasoline engine
  • 3.5L V6 6AT (295 HP)

HONDA Legend Sedan
3.5L V6 6AT (295 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.5L V6 6AT (295 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3471 cm3
Power:217 KW @ 6200 RPM
295 HP @ 6200 RPM
291 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque:260 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
353 Nm @ 5000 RPM
Fuel System:Electronic Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.3 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/50R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:193.6 in (4917 mm)
Width:72.7 in (1847 mm)
Height:57.2 in (1453 mm)
Front/rear Track:62/62.3 in (1,575/1,582 mm)
Wheelbase:110.2 in (2799 mm)
Ground Clearance:5.7 in (145 mm)
Cargo Volume:15.8 cuFT (447 L)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3984.4 lbs (1807 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:5093.6 lbs (2310 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:13.7 mpg US (17.2 L/100Km)
Highway:26.4 mpg US (8.9 L/100Km)
Combined:19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:282 g/km
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