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Honda Legend

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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
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The Honda Legend is the european version of the Acura RL

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Honda Legend
Honda
Production 1986-1990
Class Mid-Size
Body Style 4-Door Sedan, 2-Door Coupe
Length 1986-88 Sedan: 189.4 in (4811 mm)
1989-1990 Sedan: 190.6 in (4841 mm),

Coupe: 188 in (4775.2 mm)

Width 1986-88 Sedan: 68.3 in (1735 mm)
1989-1990 Sedan: 68.9 in (1750 mm)

Coupe: 68.7 in (1745 mm)

Height Sedan: 54.7 in (1389 mm)

Coupe: 53.9 in (1369 mm)

Wheelbase Sedan: 108.7 in (2761 mm)
Coupe: 106.5 in (2705 mm)
Weight 3,078-3,132 lbs.
Transmission 5-speed Manual, 4-speed Automatic
Engine 2.0 liter C20A SOHC V6, Turbocharged 2.0 liter C20AT SOHC V6, 2.5 liter C25A SOHC V6, 2.7 liter C27A SOHC V6
Power C20A: 143 hp @ 6300 RPM / 127 hp @ 5000 RPM
C20AT: 187 hp @ 6000 RPM / 177 hp @ 3500 RPM
C25A: 163 hp @ 6000 RPM / 155 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
C27A: 177 hp @ 6000 RPM / 166 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
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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 (automatic transmission only)
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 (automatic transmission only)

Transmissions
The 5-speed manual had the following ratios:
C20A: 3.250 / 1.857 / 1.346 / 1.033 / 0.794 / Reverse 3.000 / Final 4.200
C25A: 2.923 / 1.789 / 1.222 / 0.909 / 0.702 / Reverse 3.000 / Final 4.200

The 4-speed automatic had the following ratios:
86-87 C20A: 2.647 / 1.555 / 0.971 / 0.682 / Reverse 1.904 / Final 4.400
88-90 C20A: 2.705 / 1.629 / 1.058 / 0.750 / Reverse 1.904 / Final 4.533
C20AT: 2.764 / 1.500 / 0.972 / 0.707 / Reverse 1.904 / Final 4.714
C25A: 2.647 / 1.464 / 0.971 / 0.682 / Reverse 1.904 / Final 4.200
C27A: 2.647 / 1.448 / 1.028 / 0.707 / Reverse 1.904 / Final 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 upmarket 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.

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

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

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