Honda Legend

Honda Legend
Honda
aka	Acura RL(U.S.)
Production	1996-Present
Class	Mid-Size
Body Style	4-Door Sedan
Length	193.6 in.
Width	72.7 in.
Height	57.1 in.
Wheelbase	110.2 in.
Weight	4,014-4,076 lbs.
Transmission	5-speed Automatic
Engine	3.5 liter SOHC V6
Power	290 hp @ 6200 RPM 256 lb-ft @ 5000 RPM
Similar	BMW 5 Series Infiniti M Infiniti Q45 Lexus LS 430 Cadillac STS Mercedes-Benz E-Class Audi A6
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The Honda Legend is the european version of the Acura RL

See Wikicars' comprehensive Honda_Legend Review.

Pricing

Today's actual prices for the MAKE MODEL can be found at CarsDirect.

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Gas Mileage

As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

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Resale Values

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Previous Generations

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First Generation/Origins

PRODUCTION VERSIONS
KA1: Japan-spec sedan (RHD), 1986-1988
KA1: European-spec sedan (RHD), 1986-1988
KA2: Japan-spec sedan (RHD), 1986-1987
KA2: European-spec sedan (RHD), 1986-1987
KA3: Japan-spec coupe (RHD), 1987-1990
KA3: European-spec coupe (RHD), 1987-1990
KA4: Japan-spec sedan (RHD), 1988
KA4: European-spec sedan (RHD), 1988
KA5: Japan-spec sedan (RHD), 1989-1990
KA5: European-spec sedan (RHD), 1989-1990
KA6: Japan-spec sedan (RHD), 1989-1990
KA6: European-spec sedan (RHD), 1989-1990

PRODUCTION DATA
1986-1987 V6 Xi 2500 KA2 C25A
1986-1990 V6 Zi KA1* C20A
1986-1988 V6 Gi KA1 C20A
1987-1990 2Dr Exclusive KA3 C27A
1988-1990 V6 Xi Exclusive KA4** C27A
1988-1990 V6 Xi 2700 KA4** C27A
1988-1990 V6 Gi Exclusive KA1* C20A
1988-1990 V6 Mi KA1* C20A
1989-1990 V6 Ti Exclusive KA5 C20AT
1989-1990 V6 Ti KA5 C20T

• In 1989 the KA1 platform was renamed KA5
  
  • In 1989 the KA4 platform was renamed KA6
    

~Options on the upmarket models included adjustable rear seats, power folding side mirrors, remote locking/keyless entry, tilt/slide sunroof, center console wood trim and leather seating.
~European Honda Legends came with side-marker lights, headlight wipers, and most JDM features, including tilt sunroof.

ORIGINAL MSRPs
1986 V6 Xi 2500 $26,800
1989 V6 Mi $17,900
1989 V6 Ti $21,700
1989 V6 Gi Exclusive $21,900
1989 V6 Xi Exclusive $25,100
1989 V6 Ti Exclusive $25,100

DRIVETRAIN
Engines
C20A 2.0L SOHC V6 143@6300 127@5000 CR 9.2:1 82X63mm
C20AT T2.0L SOHC V6 187@6000 177@3500 CR 9.0:1 82X63mm
C25A 2.5L SOHC V6 163@6000 155@4500 CR 9.0:1 84X75mm
C27A 2.7L SOHC V6 177@6000 166@4500 CR 9.0:1 87X75mm

Transmissions
The 5-speed manual had the following ratios:
Gear C20A C25A
1st 3.250 2.923
2nd 1.857 1.789
3rd 1.346 1.222
4th 1.033 0.909
5th 0.794 0.702
Reverse 3.000 3.000
Final 4.200 4.200

The 4-speed automatic had the following ratios:
Gear 86-87 C20A 88-90 C20A C20AT C25A C27A
1st 2.647 2.705 2.764 2.647 2.647
2nd 1.555 1.629 1.500 1.464 1.448
3rd 0.971 1.058 0.972 0.971 1.028
4th 0.682 0.750 0.707 0.682 0.707
Reverse 1.904 1.904 1.904 1.904 1.904
Final 4.400 4.533 4.714 4.200 4.266

SUSPENSION
The initial suspension system of the Legend used MacPherson struts with unequal-length control arms in front and a semi-trailing arm design in the rear. Antisway bars measured 26.5mm front and 12.5mm rear. In 1987, the coupe debuted with MacPherson struts front and rear and 27.4mm front/14.7mm rear antisway bars, and in 1989 the sedan followed suit. Steering is rack-and-pinion, with speed-sensitive power assist and an overall ratio of 15.9:1 on the coupes and 17.6:1 on the sedans.

BRAKES
Every Legend has four-wheel disc brakes. The vented front rotors on 1986-1987 sedans measure 10.3 inches (262mm) in diameter and the solid rear rotors measure 10.2 inches (259mm). Sedans from 1988-1990 and all coupes had 11-inch (280mm) rotors in the front and 10.16-inch (258mm) in the rear. ABS was available on L and LS models.

WHEELS
All models are fitted with 205/60R15 tires, with several different wheel options. The 1986-1988 sedans were equipped with 6.5x14-inch 16-spoke alloys, all coupes used a 20–spoke turbine design, and 1989-1990 sedans came with 20-spoke alloys. Optional on the 1990 LS coupes were special gold “throwing star” alloy wheels.

COLOR OPTIONS
Exterior Colors:
NH-509 Olympia White
NH-503P Granada Black Metallic
NH-531M Charcoal Granite Metallic
NH-92M Gothic Gray Metallic
NH-95M Blade Silver Metallic
B-29M Midnight Blue Metallic
B-37M Florence Blue Metallic
B-50M Melbourne Blue Metallic
YR-74M Ascot Gray Metallic
YR-78M Volcanic Gray Metallic
YR-79M Savannah Gray Metallic
YR-82M Bahama Gold Metallic

Interior Colors:
Type A Black Leather
Type B Ivory Leather
Type C Off Black Leather
Type E Grey Leather
Type G Silky Ivory Leather
Type H Burgundy Moquette

Worldwide

The Legend is sold as the Acura RL in North America.