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Honda Legend I Coupe (KA3) 2.7 i 24V (169 Hp)
Overall Rating
Honda Legend:
The Honda Legend is a series of V6-engined executive cars that was produced by Honda between 1985 and 2021, and served as its flagship vehicle. The Legend has also been sold under the Acura Legend, RL and RLX nameplates — the successive flagship vehicles of Honda's luxury Acura division in North America from 1986 until 2020.
The first-generation Legend, introduced to Japan on October 22, 1985, was the first production Honda vehicle to offer only a SOHC V6 engine worldwide. The introduction of the Legend also coincided with the launch of a new dealership sales channel in Japan, called Honda Clio. The Legend was the result of a joint venture with Britain's Austin Rover Group called Project XX that started in November 1981 with the Austin Rover-Honda XX letter of intent signed by the two companies to replace the Rover SD1 and to provide a luxury vehicle for Honda, and was codenamed as HX. The Rover Company had a long-established reputation as a luxury car maker in the United Kingdom and Europe, demonstrated by the Rover P5 and Rover P6, and Honda wanted to introduce a luxury car for the Japanese, European and North American markets. Rover also wanted to return to the American market when previously they had reportedly sold only 1,500 cars in 1971, and a brief return in 1980, selling 800 Rover SD1s by offering the Sterling which was also a result of the ARG-Honda partnership. The development work was carried out at Rover's Canley, Coventry plant and Honda's Tochigi Prefecture development centre. Design work concluded on the Legend in 1982, with a design patent being filed on September 27, 1982, at the Japan Patent Office under application number 1982-043493 and registered on September 19, 1984, under patent number 0640105....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I Coupe (KA3) Overview:
Honda Legend (I Coupe (KA3)). A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 0 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.7 i 24V (169 Hp) Verdict:
Performance Verdict
The 2.7L C27A V6 engine provided smooth, refined power suitable for a luxury coupe of its era. While not a performance powerhouse, its 169 Hp offered respectable acceleration and effortless cruising.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy for the 2.7L V6 was typical for a large engine from the late 1980s, meaning it was moderate at best and would be considered poor by today's standards, especially in city driving.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Smooth and refined C27A V6 engine
- • Excellent ride comfort and quiet cabin
- • High build quality and reliability for its era
- • Distinctive and elegant coupe styling
- • Well-appointed interior with premium features
Cons:
- • Fuel economy is poor by modern standards
- • Performance is adequate, not exhilarating
- • Limited availability of parts for a classic model
- • Lacks modern safety features and driver aids
- • Can be challenging to find well-maintained examples
Specifications:
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| Brand: | Honda |
| Model: | Legend |
| Generation: | I Coupe (KA3) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.7 i 24V (169 Hp) |
| Start of production: | 1986 |
| End of production: | 1990 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Engine: | |
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| Power: | 169 Hp |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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