HONDA Legend Coupe Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

In 1991, Honda unveiled the Legend Coupe. A car aimed directly at the Mercedes-Benz S-Coupe, Cadillac Coupe de Ville, and Lincoln Mark VII Coupe.

Honda used to make common, reliable vehicles. The Japanese carmaker didn't make too many cool-looking vehicles, apart from the NSX and the Legend. While the former was the first supercar built in Japan, the latter was a vehicle that tried to take a slice of the niche market-segment of the personal luxury coupes. In 1987 it introduced it, and then, in 1991, it came with a second-generation based on the Legend sedan.

The car's front was similar to the sedan version, with narrow horizontal headlights and a thin grille between them. Its bumper was different, though, featuring a sportier look with a wider grille to cool the engine. From its sides, it was noticeable the rear window, which was raked more than the one fitted on the Legend sedan. An interesting feature for those times was the soft-close function for the doors. In the rear, the wide taillights didn't cross onto the trunk lid. As a result, the large trunk was accessible via a smaller area.

Honda fitted the Legend Coupe's interior with its latest technologies, such as the electric adjustments for the steering column, the heated seats, or the premium sound system. Since it was a personal luxury coupe, it featured wood-trim on the dash, door panels, and center console. There was not too much room in the back, but the front seats were wide and comfortable.

Under the hood, Honda installed a 3.2-liter engine paired to a 6-speed manual, while a 4-speed automatic was on the options list.

After successfully introduced the four-door Legend in 1985, the Japanese carmaker introduced a coupe version for it marketed either as a Honda or as Acura for the U.S. market.

The Japanese carmaker tried to breach into the personal luxury car market by offering a two-door version of the Legend sedan. Honda introduced the Legend Coupe fully-loaded, so all the customers had to tick were the boxes for a sunroof, color option, and automatic transmission. Everything else was fitted as standard.

Honda designed the Legend Coupe as a personal luxury car with tons of standard features and a new, punchy V-6 engine. Its headlights were slightly taller than the front fascia, which wasn't common in those days. In comparison to the Legend Sedan, the Coupe featured a shorter greenhouse and frameless doors. Its rear windscreen tilted forward even more than in the sedan shape.

Inside, the carmaker designed the cockpit with the driver in mind, with a tilted center stack and a straightforward layout for the instrument panel. Its seats were made for long-distance drives with firm and supportive leather upholstery. In the back, the Legend Coupe was roomy enough for two passengers. Although, the middle seat was cramped and uncomfortable due to the center tunnel built not for a driveshaft but to reinforce the bodywork.

Under the hood, the Legend Coupe featured a 2.7-liter engine paired as standard with a five-speed manual, while a four-speed automatic was available at extra cost. Its independent suspension in all corners ensured a comfortable ride for long distances.