1987 Acura Legend Base Coupe MT
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline