top speed

[cndctrdj]

i told someone on another section of this forum that my friend had an 89 legend with the 3.0 v6 and a five speed that we had the car going very fast. they called me a liar. so i want to hear from you guys how fast these cars actually go

[smartjay28]

Originally Posted by cndctrdj

i told someone on another section of this forum that my friend had an 89 legend with the 3.0 v6 and a five speed that we had the car going very fast. they called me a liar. so i want to hear from you guys how fast these cars actually go

first of all, the g1(88-90) are 2.7 v6 (c27a) and g2(91-95) are 3.2 v6(c32a).
2nd a member at anohter forum(acura-legend.com) has far as 15Xish.
also, if you ever seen in a g2 cluster, type 1;s only go up to 140mph, but theres no needle to stop it.

ill look for the pic

[cndctrdj]

i dont know honda motors so i guessed at the motor size. but thanks for clearing it up. he founjd out the speed by driving next to someone who has a speedo that goes higher

[QuikShifter]

not all g1's arre 2.7! the earlier g1's were also available in 2.5L. I think 0nly in 88 & 87. the coupes might have been only offered in 2.7L but I will check on that. ANd YES legends are fast, esp the coupes(lighter body). with basic mods I/H/E and abit of weight shedding, they can be a threat at the track. Ive heard rumors that the c-series motor is basically a half-cut of hondas F-1 V12 race motor. I know its one of the quickest revving V6 motors ive driven. Drive one with a 5-speed and you'll know what i'm talkin' about!! very sweet and responsive engine. Keep in mind tho, it is a luxury car so dont push its limits! not to mention they are aging too and hence quite delicate.

[cndctrdj]

my friends had a major rot problem so he got rid of it

[nbr1nthuzyst]

My Mom has a 96' RL, and ive taken it around 125.

[shit_bag]

I have a 91 4-door legend and it shifts into 4th at 110, won't know the top speed untill I get my licence back (if it ever happenes) but I'm guessing at least 145-165

[newseneus]

the reason the c27 revs is cus the stroke is short (75mm), just like the b16 (77mm). most go with a longer stroke (85-90mm) for displacement, however high performance such as f-1 use short stroke for high revs and wide bore for displacement. just like the c27......if only it was twin cam (per deck).

[Mark Rudy]

dunno about top end but my 89 with the 2.7/5 speed has 268,000 miles on it - drinks oil like water needs cv's and a major tune up... I had it up to 135 mph @ 5500 (out of 6200 rpm) a few days ago... mannnnnn was that new charger PISSED he couldnt pull away like he wanted to heheheh