1986 Acura Legend Base Sedan MT
The 1986 Acura Legend Base Sedan MT is a 151-hp 2.5-liter V6 sedan with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $20,048 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 151 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 154 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, spinning to a 6,500 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The Legend measures 189.4 inches long on a 108.6-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,077 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $20,048 ($59,449 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | SOHC, 90-degree V6, 24-valve, transverse mounted |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 151 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 154 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder, single overhead camshafts, hydraulic lash adjustment |
| Bore and Stroke | 84 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Computer controlled, programmed fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 2.923 (39 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.789 (64 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.259 (90 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.968 (117 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.75 (152 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3 |
| Final Drive | 4.2 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent, reduced-friction strut with trailing link, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.04 in (26.5mm) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.48 in (12.5mm) |
| Turning Diameter | 36.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 10.3 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 10.2 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15x5.5J light alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15x5.5J light alloy |
| Tires Front | 205/60R15 Michelin MXV |
| Tires Rear | 205/60R15 Michelin MXV |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 189.4 in |
| Width | 68.3 in |
| Height | 54.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 108.6 in |
| Front Track | 59 in |
| Rear Track | 57.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,077 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 63% / 37% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.4 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 55.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline