1991 HONDA Legend Coupe 3.2i V6 5MT (205 HP)

Vehicle Overview

In 1991, Honda unveiled the Legend Coupe. A car aimed directly at the Mercedes-Benz S-Coupe, Cadillac Coupe de Ville, and Lincoln Mark VII Coupe.

Honda used to make common, reliable vehicles. The Japanese carmaker didn’t make too many cool-looking vehicles, apart from the NSX and the Legend. While the former was the first supercar built in Japan, the latter was a vehicle that tried to take a slice of the niche market-segment of the personal luxury coupes. In 1987 it introduced it, and then, in 1991, it came with a second-generation based on the Legend sedan.

The car’s front was similar to the sedan version, with narrow horizontal headlights and a thin grille between them. Its bumper was different, though, featuring a sportier look with a wider grille to cool the engine. From its sides, it was noticeable the rear window, which was raked more than the one fitted on the Legend sedan. An interesting feature for those times was the soft-close function for the doors. In the rear, the wide taillights didn’t cross onto the trunk lid. As a result, the large trunk was accessible via a smaller area.

Honda fitted the Legend Coupe’s interior with its latest technologies, such as the electric adjustments for the steering column, the heated seats, or the premium sound system. Since it was a personal luxury coupe, it featured wood-trim on the dash, door panels, and center console. There was not too much room in the back, but the front seats were wide and comfortable.

Under the hood, Honda installed a 3.2-liter engine paired to a 6-speed manual, while a 4-speed automatic was on the options list.