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DESIGN OBJECTIVES:
The performance potential of the Legend required a suspension
system
that would provide excellent directional stability and control over
a
wide variety of road surfaces, speeds and conditions. It was
designed
to pro...
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ENGINE:
The Legend's 2.5-liter V-6 engine is a light and compact high
performance powerplant that owes much of its technology to
Honda
experience in Formula I racing. Its 90? "V" cylinder bore angle
and
SOHC configuration allow for bot...
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AERODYNAMICS:
The Legend's profile is aerodynamically shaped with a low
hoodline,
high deck and large glass area. Its aerodynamic specifications
are:
Cd: 0.32
Cl: 0.18
Cd x A: 0.64 (6.88)
Frontal area: 2.0 squa...
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The Legend is a performance luxury touring sedan with
refined
front-wheel-drive, a fuel injected, 24-valve, 2.5-liter V-6 engine
and a choice of 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic
transmissions.
The overall concept of the Legend was a...
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On March 27, 1986, American Honda Co., Inc. will introduce
Acura
Automobiles to the U.S. market.
Acura Products wil be sold through the newly established
Acura
Automobile Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc., which is
separate f...
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ANTI-LOCK BRAKING (ALB) SYSTEM
The Land LS versions of the Legend Coupe are equipped with
an
Anti-Lock Braking (ALB) system that prevents lock-up at any
wheel. It
was designed by Honda Research and Development Co., Ltd.
This
in-house ...
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SUSPENSION The performance potential of the Legend Coupe required a fully independent suspension system that would provide excellent directional stability and control over a wide variety of road surfaces, speeds and conditions. It was de...
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The body design of the Acura Legend Coupe satisfies specific
structural, aerodynamic and style criteria. It had to have a
streamlined, sporty look while maintaining low weight and high
rigidity; it had to be aerodynamically efficient ...
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ENGINE
The Acura Legend Coupe is powered by a multi-point
fuel-injected 2.7
Iiter, SOHC, 24-valve, 90-degree V-6 engine. The engine is a
light
and compact high performance powerplant that owes much of
its
technology to Honda experienc...
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INTRODUCTION
The Acura Legend Coupe is an exclusive personal luxury car
which
incorporates Honda Motor Co., Ltd.'s latest technology and is
built
to the highest quality standards. It is the flagship of the Acura
Division of American Ho...
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The 1987 Acura Legend, the luxury touring sedan from American Honda Motor Co., Inc.'s new Acura Automobile Division, is designed to combine performance with a comfortable ride and excellent handling.
The 1987 Legend features a 151 hor...
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Acura automobiles in 1987 will continue to be among the
leaders in
automotive technology, using the latest in proven engineering
and
design to make driving a pleasurable and satisfying experience
Both the Acura Legend, a 4-door luxury...
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The 1988 Acura Legend line of luxury/performance automobiles continues the Acura tradition of refined automotive technology. For 1988, the Legend 4-door Sedan is powered by the same 2.7-liter 24-valve fuel-injected V-6 engine first intro...
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ENGINEERING FEATURES
COUPE
COUPE L
COUPE LS
Transverse 2.7 liter SOHC 24-valve 90 V-6 engine
S
S
S
Aluminum alloy engine block and cylinder head
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Computer controlled, programmed fuel injection...
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The Legend music system delivers superior sound through careful
matching of components to the vehicle. Development of the Legend LS
version's Acura/Bose Music System was based on psychoacoustic
principles formulated by Dr. Amar G. Bos...
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Another important Legend system is the Supp1ementa1
Restraint System
(SRS), available on Sedan LS and Coupe LS versions. The SRS
consists
of a driver's side air bag and knee bolster. The system was
designed
specifically for the ...
