Why does the Honda Legend have a turbo?
Honda Legend V6 turbo idling The turbo was installed not necessarily to make the engine more powerful, but rather to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, as the Japanese pay a tax on the amount of emissions the car produces.
When did the Honda Legend coupe come out?
The Legend Coupe was introduced February 6, 1987, which shared the double wishbone suspension and powertrain setup from the moderately improved sedan for the 1987 model year. Incidentally, the Japanese coupe was both longer and wider, which increased its tax liability, yet it had a shorter wheelbase by 2.2 in (56 mm).
What is the platform code for the Honda Legend?
The actual Honda internal platform code for this vehicle is E-KA9.
Who was the first owner of the Honda Legend?
The rear suspension was upgraded to double wishbone starting with the 1988 model year worldwide. Notable owners of the first year Legend were Soichiro Honda the founder of Honda, Satoru Nakajima, Tyrrell Racing F1 driver in 1990, and Ayrton Senna. The Legend V6Xi was used as the pace car for the Suzuka Circuit for 1986.
What kind of suspension does a Honda Legend have?
The Legend was introduced with a double wishbone suspension for the front wheels, and a modified Chapman strut with trailing arm rear suspension Honda called “RF (Reduced Friction) Strut Rear Suspension” with progressive rate rear coil springs that stiffen as they compress to combine smooth ride and good handling.
When did the third generation Honda Legend Come Out?
The third generation Legend appeared October 26, 1995, continuing the Honda tradition of front wheel drive, and increasing the engine displacement to 3.5 L with the horsepower remaining at 215 PS (158.1 kW; 212.1 bhp). The actual Honda internal platform code for this vehicle is E-KA9.
Honda Legend V6 turbo idling The turbo was installed not necessarily to make the engine more powerful, but rather to increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, as the Japanese pay a tax on the amount of emissions the car produces.
The third generation Legend appeared October 26, 1995, continuing the Honda tradition of front wheel drive, and increasing the engine displacement to 3.5 L with the horsepower remaining at 215 PS (158.1 kW; 212.1 bhp). The actual Honda internal platform code for this vehicle is E-KA9.
The Legend was introduced with a double wishbone suspension for the front wheels, and a modified Chapman strut with trailing arm rear suspension Honda called “RF (Reduced Friction) Strut Rear Suspension” with progressive rate rear coil springs that stiffen as they compress to combine smooth ride and good handling.