The Acura Legend was Motor Trends car of the year when it was first released in 1987. However, the Legend Sedan was released one year earlier in 1986. An interesting fact most people don't know about is that the Sterling (made in the late 80's) was actually an Acura Legend. The Sterling had the same engine and the design had minor differences.

The car began it's run in 1986 but ended it in 1995 with a SE or special edition model. This car is one of only a few coupes to have power windows in the rear. This was a characteristic found on many old Impalas and Mustangs. The Styling of the Acura Legend was very popular and many cars are going back to it again today. The engine's durability keeps many Legends going over 200k miles with no problems.

The car was powered by 2.5L 90 degree 24 valve all-aluminum V6 delivering 151HP. The engine is a jewel in itself. The Acura Legend was later renamed and styled to fit current needs. The fans of the originial Legend do not like the new one. With good reason.

The new car is bigger, the ride is floaty and not well controlled, the engine a 3.5L convential V6 putting out 215HP. That is 15HP less than previoud generation TYPE II powerplant! The transmition is a 4-speed automatic - something that has been abandoned by almost all reputable companies years ago.