1988 HONDA Legend Coupe 2.7i 5MT (169 HP)

Vehicle Overview

After successfully introduced the four-door Legend in 1985, the Japanese carmaker introduced a coupe version for it marketed either as a Honda or as Acura for the U.S. market.

The Japanese carmaker tried to breach into the personal luxury car market by offering a two-door version of the Legend sedan. Honda introduced the Legend Coupe fully-loaded, so all the customers had to tick were the boxes for a sunroof, color option, and automatic transmission. Everything else was fitted as standard.

Honda designed the Legend Coupe as a personal luxury car with tons of standard features and a new, punchy V-6 engine. Its headlights were slightly taller than the front fascia, which wasn’t common in those days. In comparison to the Legend Sedan, the Coupe featured a shorter greenhouse and frameless doors. Its rear windscreen tilted forward even more than in the sedan shape.

Inside, the carmaker designed the cockpit with the driver in mind, with a tilted center stack and a straightforward layout for the instrument panel. Its seats were made for long-distance drives with firm and supportive leather upholstery. In the back, the Legend Coupe was roomy enough for two passengers. Although, the middle seat was cramped and uncomfortable due to the center tunnel built not for a driveshaft but to reinforce the bodywork.

Under the hood, the Legend Coupe featured a 2.7-liter engine paired as standard with a five-speed manual, while a four-speed automatic was available at extra cost. Its independent suspension in all corners ensured a comfortable ride for long distances.