Segment: Medium
Production years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996
Honda introduced the second generation of the Legend sedan in 1990 as its flagship model. It was a consistent upgrade over its predecessor in terms of performance and safety.
The Legend aimed directly at the German premium carmakers. Honda put every piece of technology it had in that model. Unfortunately, it only had one engine choice, and that, along with a mild economic crisis at the beginning of the '90s, stalled the sales. Nevertheless, it was a highly appreciated car in its class.
With its narrow headlights, flat hood, and streamlined cabin, the Legend was a great design exercise for the Japanese carmaker performed by Yusuke Saitoh. The frameless door windows and the narrow window area made it look like a four-door coupe or a faux-coupe. The headlights were taller than on its predecessor. According to the U.S. regulations, the designers installed the taillights on fixed body panels in the back.
Honda offered the Legend in two trim-levels: Beta as a base model and Alpha for the full version. The carmaker even installed a navigation system on the vehicle, which was a very unusual feature for those times. Its comfortable, heated leather seats and the wood-trims on the dashboard and door panels made the car looks premium. In the U.S., the carmaker sold the Legend under the Acura brand, Honda's premium brand.
Under the hood, the carmaker installed a 3.2-liter V6 engine paired with a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. The all-wheel independent suspension and the long-wheelbase made the car comfortable on the road. From the safety point of view, Honda installed dual airbags as standard.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2i V6 4AT (205 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3206 cm3 |
Power: | 151 KW @ 5500 RPM 205 HP @ 5500 RPM 202 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 216 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 293 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 138.6 mph (223 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65ZR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 194.9 in (4950 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61/60.6 in (1,549/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.6 in (2911 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.1 cuFT (428 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3505 lbs (1590 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2i V6 5MT (205 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3206 cm3 |
Power: | 151 KW @ 5500 RPM 205 HP @ 5500 RPM 202 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 216 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM 293 Nm @ 4400 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 138.6 mph (223 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65ZR15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 194.9 in (4950 mm) |
Width: | 71.3 in (1811 mm) |
Height: | 55.5 in (1410 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61/60.6 in (1,549/1,539 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.6 in (2911 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.1 cuFT (428 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3375.3 lbs (1531 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4739.9 lbs (2150 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |