Not Your Father’s Legend – The 1992 Acura Legend Base
The restyled Legend Base is equipped with a Honda 3.2-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a Honda 5-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Acura.
The Legend uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the Legend Base are 71.30 inches wide by 194.90 inches long. It sits a comfortable 55.10 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 114.60 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the Legend is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.
The listed retail price in 1992 (MSRP) was $30,400, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the Legend is a PGM-FI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 18.00-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
The Legend Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of 18 - 19 in-city driving and 24 - 26 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.
We Think...
There are several reasons why the Acura Legend Base sold well in 1992. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Acura, specifically a Legend.
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Tags: 4-Door, Acura Legend, Base, Sedan, United States market
Good article. At first I felt like I needed to refute your review of the Acura Legend, but after further reflection I can see your point of view. Perhaps my personal Legend Base is an abberation. What is everyone else’s experiences?