For Sale: 1988 Acura Legend in Christiansburg, Virginia

The 1988 Acura Legend was a pivotal vehicle for Honda's luxury division, marking the flagship 4-door sedan was upgraded to the 2.7-liter V6 engine. Originally launched in 1986 to spearhead the new Acura brand in North America, the Legend successfully challenged established European and American premium brands with Japanese reliability and advanced engineering.For 1988, both the sedan and coupe shared the updated, highly efficient powertrain:- Engine: 2.7-liter SOHC 24-valve V6 (Aluminum alloy block)- Output: 161 horsepower @ 5,900rpm and 162 lb-ft of torque @ 4,500 rpm- Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (FWD)- Transmissions: 5-speed manual or a dual-mode 4-speed automatic with a driver-selectable "Sport" mode- Aerodynamics: Low coefficient of drag (0.32 for the sedan and 0.30 for the coupe)The 1988 model was sold in three primary trims for both the 4-door sedan and 2-door coupe:- Base: Featured power windows, power door locks, a power moonroof, and cruise control.- L (Luxury): Added a premium leather-trimmed interior, a 4-way power driver's seat, and heated exterior mirrors. Honda's innovative Anti-Lock Braking (ALB) system also became available on this trim.- LS (Luxury Sport): The top-tier trim came standard with an early Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) driver-side airbag, an advanced 10-way power driver's seat, an information center, automatic climate control, and a premium Bose audio system.The first-generation Legend is highly regarded today as a landmark vehicle in automotive history. It proved that front-wheel-drive luxury cars could offer sharp handling---thanks to its sophisticated front double-wishbone suspension---and established Acura's reputation for exceptional long-term reliability.This all original Acura Legend has been a part of the Duncan Imports collection since 2021 and comes with the original window sticker and owners manuals.