- Refined 3.2-litre V6 petrol engine
- Quiet, well-insulated cabin
- High standard of interior fit and finish
- Limited rear seat headroom
Overview
Released in March 1991, the Honda KA7 and KA8 Legend were front-wheel drive coupes and sedans, respectively. Manufactured in Saitama, Japan, the KA7 and KA8 Legends were powered by 3.2-litre V6 petrol engine that were mated to four-speed automatic transmissions.
C32A engine
The longitudinally-mounted 3.2-litre C32A engine had an aluminium alloy block and cylinder head, a single overhead camshaft (SOHC), four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.0:1.
Dimensions
The KA7 Legend coupe was 4885 mm long, 1810 mm wide, 1370 mm tall and had a 2830 mm long wheelbase; the KA8 Legend sedan, however, was 65 mm longer (at 4950 mm), 40 mm taller (1410 mm) and had an 80 mm longer wheelbase (2910 mm).
Suspension
The KA7/KA8 Legend had independent suspension front and rear with double wishbones, coil springs and stabiliser bars.
| Body | Years | Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan (KA7) | 1991-96 | 3.2-litre petrol V6 (C32A) | 4sp auto | 145 kW at 5500 rpm | 275 Nm at 4500 rpm |
| Coupe (KA8) | 1991-96 | 3.2-litre petrol V6 (C32A) | 4sp auto | 145 kW at 5500 rpm | 275 Nm at 4500 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the KA7 and KA8 Legends included a driver’s airbag and ABS. From January 1993, a front passenger airbag was fitted as standard.
Features: KA8 Coupe and KA7 Sedan
Standard features for the KA7 and KA8 Legends included alloy wheels (15-inch alloys with 205/60 R16 91V tyres for the sedan and 16-inch alloys with 215/60 R16 95H tyres for the coupe), a six speaker sound system with a CD player, climate control air conditioning, power adjustable front seats, leather upholstery, cruise control, front fog lights, remote central locking, power windows and heated mirrors, driver’s seat memory settings, a power sunroof, driver and passenger vanity mirrors, woodgrain interior trim and an alarm system.
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