1987 Acura Legend Base Coupe MT
All photo credits
- Photo: 1990 Acura Legend sedan by Greg Gjerdingen, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1st-Acura-Legend by IFCAR, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1990 Acura Legend L, rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1987 Acura Legend Base Coupe MT is a 161-hp 2.7-liter V6 coupe with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $22,983 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 161 horsepower at 5,900 rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque at 4500 rpm, spinning to a 6,400 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 23 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Legend measures 188.0 inches long on a 106.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,089 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $22,983 ($65,752 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | SOHC, 90-degree V6, 24-valve, transverse mounted, Variable Intake Control System |
| Displacement | 2.7 L |
| Horsepower | 161 hp @ 5,900 rpm |
| Torque | 162 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Redline | 6,400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder, belt-driven single overhead camshafts, hydraulic lash adjustment |
| Bore and Stroke | 87 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Injection Type | Computer controlled, programmed fuel injection, Variable Intake Control System |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| 1st Gear | 2.932 (38 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.789 (63 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.222 (92 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 0.909 (123 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.702 (159 mph **) |
| Reverse | 3 |
| Final Drive | 4.2 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 23 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent double-wishbone with coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 1.07 in (27.2mm) |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.58 in (14.7mm) |
| Turning Diameter | 36.5 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc, 11.1 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | Solid disc, 10.2 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15x5.5JJ light alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 15x5.5JJ light alloy |
| Tires Front | 205/60R15 Michelin MXV (V-rated) |
| Tires Rear | 205/60R15 Michelin MXV (V-rated) |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188 in |
| Width | 68.7 in |
| Height | 53.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.5 in |
| Front Track | 59.1 in |
| Rear Track | 59.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,089 lbs |
| Weight Distribution (F/R) | 64% / 36% |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.2 in |
| Headroom Rear | 36.3 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.9 in |
| Legroom Rear | 30.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.4 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 51.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 50.4 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1987 Acura Legend Base Coupe MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1987 Acura LEGEND. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 24, 1995 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
THE FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTONS CAN BREAK. THESE RED PLASTIC RELEASE BUTTONS ARE MARKED "PRESS." IF A BUTTON BREAKS, PIECES CAN FALL INTO THE BUCKLE ASSEMBLY CAUSING THE BUCKLE TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY.
Consequence: THE SAFETY BELTS WOULD NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE PROTECTION TO AN OCCUPANT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: OWNERS SHOULD PROMPTLY CHECK THE CONDITION AND OPERATION OF BOTH FRONT SAFETY BELT BUCKLES. CAREFULLY INSPECT THE RED RELEASE BUTTON FOR ANY BREAKS OR CRACKS. CHECK THAT BOTH BUCKLES ARE OPERATING PROPERLY BY INSERTING EACH LATCH PLATE INTO ITS BUCKLE, TUG ON THE BELT TO MAKE SURE THE LATCH IS SECURELY LOCKED, THEN PRESS THE RELEASE BUTTON. THE LATCH PLATE SHOULD POP OUT OF THE BUCKLE WHEN THE BUTTON IS PRESSED. IF EITHER RELEASE BUTTON SHOWS ANY SIGN OF BREAKAGE OR CRACKING, OR IF EITHER BUCKLE FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY, PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR AUTHORIZED HONDA/ACURA DEALER TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE BUCKLE REPLACED OR REPAIRED, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER IS DEVELOPING A REMEDY DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE FAILURE OF THE BUTTONS THAT ARE NOT CURRENTLY BROKEN.
NHTSA campaign 95V103001
9 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1987 Acura LEGEND
Owner Complaints
9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1987 Acura LEGEND (3 mention a crash, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Fuel System | 1 |
| Gasoline | 1 |
| Hydraulic | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1987 ACURA LEGEND. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.