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| Honda Legend, Acura RL
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| 1986 - 1996 (Legend, 1997-2008 (American RL)
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| Mid-Size Executive
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| Sedan, Coupe
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| Automatic 5-speed, Manual 5-speed, Front wheel drive
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| Engine
| Engine
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| 2.7L SOHC V6 (C27A), 3.2L SOHC V6 (C32A)
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The '''Acura Legend''' was a sports sedan manufactured by [[Acura]]/[[Honda]] in coupe and sedan forms from 1986 to 1996. First-generation cars ran from 1986 to 1990, and sported a 2.7L SOHC V6 and front-wheel drive. Second-generation cars ran from 1991 to 1996, and had larger, 3.2L SOHC V6s, and also sported front-wheel drive.
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===Styles and Major Options===
===Styles and Major Options===
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Certain [[automobile|vehicles]] come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.
 
Legends came in three trims ( coupes and sedans) and two body styles: LS, L, and standard.


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As seen on the [http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/findacar.htm FuelEconomy.gov] website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:
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===Main Competitors===
===Main Competitors===
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*[[Hyundai Genesis]]
*[[Lexus IS|Lexus IS300]]
*[[Infiniti G35]]
*[[Cadillac CTS]]


==Hybrid Models==
==Hybrid Models==
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==Current Generation: (YYYY–present)==
===Second Generation (1991–1995)===
 
===Fifth generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
 
 
===Fourth generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
 
 
===Third generation (YYYY–YYYY)===
 
 
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===First Generation/Origins (YYYY–YYYY)===


===First Generation(1986-1990)===


==Worldwide==
==Worldwide==
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==Design quirks and oddities==
==Design quirks and oddities==
Refer to any pop-culture tidbits about the [[Automobile|vehicle]] in this section.
The first and second generation Legends had a propensity for blown head gaskets if not maintained properly, commonly following issues with the cooling system.


==Awards==
==Awards==
List out notable ''awards'' that the model has recieved while in production. '''Boldface''' the company or organization that gives out the award, and ''Italicize'' the name of the award.
The 1987 Acura Legend coupe won the Motor Trend Import Car of the Year in 1987.


==See Also==
==See Also==
{{Acura}}
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==External Links==
==External Links==
Please include any external sites that were used in collaborating this data, including manufacturer sites, in this section.
*[http://www.acuralegend.org AcuraLegend.org forums]
 
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Latest revision as of 09:55, 23 July 2009

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Acura Legend
Acura
aka Honda Legend, Acura RL
Production 1986 - 1996 (Legend, 1997-2008 (American RL)
Class Mid-Size Executive
Body Style Sedan, Coupe
Length {{{length - type here}}}
Width {{{Width - type here}}}
Height {{{Height - type here}}}
Wheelbase {{{wheelbase - type here}}}
Weight {{{Weight - you get the point}}}
Transmission Automatic 5-speed, Manual 5-speed, Front wheel drive
Engine 2.7L SOHC V6 (C27A), 3.2L SOHC V6 (C32A)
Power {{{Horsepower and Torque rating}}}
Similar {{{similar (competition)}}}
Designer {{{Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort)}}}

The Acura Legend was a sports sedan manufactured by Acura/Honda in coupe and sedan forms from 1986 to 1996. First-generation cars ran from 1986 to 1990, and sported a 2.7L SOHC V6 and front-wheel drive. Second-generation cars ran from 1991 to 1996, and had larger, 3.2L SOHC V6s, and also sported front-wheel drive.

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Recent Changes

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Styles and Major Options

Certain vehicles come in different trim levels or body styles. Features and major options should be mentioned here.

Legends came in three trims ( coupes and sedans) and two body styles: LS, L, and standard.

Pricing

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MODEL Trims
Trim1 Trim2 Trim3 Trim4
MSRP
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Invoice
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Gas Mileage

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Second Generation (1991–1995)

First Generation(1986-1990)

Worldwide

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Design quirks and oddities

The first and second generation Legends had a propensity for blown head gaskets if not maintained properly, commonly following issues with the cooling system.

Awards

The 1987 Acura Legend coupe won the Motor Trend Import Car of the Year in 1987.

See Also

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