09/27/2005 -
The creation of the second-generation Acura Legend was an important milestone in the evolution of luxury/performance cars. Soon after the 1987 introduction of the first-generation Legend Coupe, Honda Research and Development Co., Ltd. be...
09/27/2005 -
OVERVIEW
The planners and engineers set ambitious goals for the second-generation Legend powertrain: to provide substantially higher performance, with greater smoothness and quietness and no sacrifice in fuel efficiency. To accomplish t...
09/27/2005 -
OVERVIEW
Specific objectives for the Legend chassis performance called for active, driver-oriented handling characteristics, very low noise and vibration, and excellent braking feel.
SUSPENSION SYSTEM
A fundamental factor contributing...
09/27/2005 -
OVERVIEW
The body of the second-generation Legend is completely different from that of the first generation. To meet their goals of higher quality, both visual and functional, Legend engineers created a rigid cabin, thick exterior panel...
09/27/2005 -
OVERVIEW
In planning the interior of the Legend Sedan, Honda designers wanted to take advantage of the larger exterior dimensions by providing more interior space; heighten comfort and convenience through improved equipment; maximize oc...
09/27/2005 -
Continuing the impressive success of the second-generation
Legend automobile, the Acura Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.,
introduces the 1993 Legend Sedan.
The Legend Sedan is powered by an all-aluminum, 3.2-liter, 24-va...
09/27/2005 -
ENGINEERING FEATURES
1993 ACURA LEGEND SEDAN
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Sedan
Sedan L
LS
3.2-liter, SOHC, 24-valve, 90° V-6 engine
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Aluminum alloy cylinder heads and engine block wit...
09/27/2005 -
The Vigor sports sedan is the fourth model in the Acura line of advanced performance automobiles. It offers personal sports sedan buyers the unique blend of performance, sophistication and advanced technology that is characteristic of al...
09/27/2005 -
OVERVIEW
The engine of the Vigor is a compact, all-aluminum inline 5-cylinder equipped with a single overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder, Programmed Fuel Injection and a dual-stage intake manifold. It produces 176 hp at 6300 rpm...
09/27/2005 -
OVERVIEW
A double-wishbone suspension is employed for the Vigor, a system based on the design used in Formula One racing. The suspension system is similar to that used in all other Acura automobiles.
The Vigor uses relatively soft spri...
09/27/2005 -
OVERVIEW
The Vigor unit body represents the latest developments in structural design and technology. The design of the chassis and exterior panels involved the use of NASA's NASTRAN Computer Aided Design process. The use of this system ...
09/27/2005 -
The Vigor features a sporty, intimate cabin designed to enhance the car's performance potential. The designers achieved this by human-oriented design and by careful selection of appropriate materials. The interior is designed to provide ...
09/27/2005 -
ENGINEERING FEATURES
LS
GS
2.5-liter, SOHC, 20-valve inline 5
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Aluminum alloy cylinder head and block with cast-iron cylinder liners
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Programmed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI)...
09/27/2005 -
The Acura Division of American Honda Motor Co., Inc.,
introduces the five-cylinder 1993 Vigor personal performance sports sedan.
In its second year of production, the Vigor embodies the most advanced
aspects of automotive techno...
09/26/2005 -
The 1993 Integra 3-door and 4-door sports sedans are sophisticated, technologically
advanced, aerodynamically styled and designed around the driver. They have the
first-class accommodations and high quality that have become s...
09/26/2005 -
OVERVIEW
The main design consideration of the Integra body is to provide a high degree of structural integrity. This achieves the following objectives: it provides a stable platform for suspension and driveline components, and it helps ...
