Verified Performance Tests Updated Apr 2026 · 17 recorded runs

Acura Legend 0–60 Times

The Acura Legend 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 17 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and Motor Week and more.

The fastest tested Acura Legend is the 1993 Acura Legend LS Coupe, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 6.7 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 15.40 seconds at 93.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

The slowest tested Acura Legend is the 1986 Acura Legend Sedan, which took 9.6 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.50 seconds at 79.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.

Out of all the Acura Legend tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.94 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.18 seconds at 87.87 mph.

Fastest 0–60 6.7sec 1993 LS Coupe

Average 0–60 7.94sec Across 17 runs

Avg ¼ Mile 16.18sec @ 87.9 mph trap

Slowest 0–60 9.6sec 1986 Sedan

Across 17 verified runs, the Acura Legend ranges from 6.7 to 9.6 seconds 0–60, with a 7.94-second average.

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Acura Legend 0–60 times by model year

17 tests · 8 years

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Model Year 8

1995

Acura Legend · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 8.30 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.50 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#14

1995 Acura Legend GS Sedan

8.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.50s ¼ mi @ 87.3 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.50 sec
Trap Speed: 87.3 mph
Engine: 3.2L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 21 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #14 of 17

1994

Acura Legend · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 8.10 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.30 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#10

1994 Acura Legend GS Sedan

8.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.30s ¼ mi @ 87.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.30 sec
Trap Speed: 87.5 mph
Engine: 3.2L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 21 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #10 of 17

1993

Acura Legend · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.13 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.60 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#01

1993 Acura Legend LS Coupe

6.7sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.40s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.70 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.40 sec
Trap Speed: 93.0 mph
Engine: 3.2L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 15 C / 23 H / 20 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #1 of 17

#03

1993 Acura Legend LS Coupe

7.2sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.50s ¼ mi @ 93.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.20 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.50 sec
Trap Speed: 93.0 mph
Engine: 3.2L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 15 C / 23 H / 23 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #3 of 17

#04

1993 Acura Legend LS Coupe

7.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.90s ¼ mi @ 91.7 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.90 sec
Trap Speed: 91.7 mph
Engine: 3.2L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 6M
MPG EPA: 15 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #4 of 17

1992

Acura Legend · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 7.90 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.90 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#07

1992 Acura Legend LS Coupe

7.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.90s ¼ mi @ 90.4 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.90 sec
Trap Speed: 90.4 mph
Engine: 3.2L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #7 of 17

1991

Acura Legend · 5 verified runs

Avg 0–60 7.70 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 15.95 sec

Recorded Tests 5

#02

1991 Acura Legend LS Coupe

7.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.37s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 6.99 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.37 sec
Trap Speed: 92.0 mph
Engine: 3.2L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 16 C / 24 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Sports Car International
Overall Rank: #2 of 17

#05

1991 Acura Legend LS Coupe

7.5sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

15.80s ¼ mi @ 92.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.50 sec
¼ Mile ET: 15.80 sec
Trap Speed: 92.0 mph
Engine: 3.2L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 16 C / 24 H / 22 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Week
Overall Rank: #5 of 17

#06

1991 Acura Legend LS Sedan

7.8sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.30s ¼ mi @ 83.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.80 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.30 sec
Trap Speed: 83.0 mph
Engine: 3.2L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 17 C / 21 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #6 of 17

#08

1991 Acura Legend LS Sedan

7.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.10s ¼ mi @ 88.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.90 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.10 sec
Trap Speed: 88.0 mph
Engine: 3.2L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 17 C / 21 H / 19 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Road & Track
Overall Rank: #8 of 17

#15

1991 Acura Legend LS Sedan

8.3sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.20s ¼ mi @ 89.6 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.30 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.20 sec
Trap Speed: 89.6 mph
Engine: 3.2L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 17 C / 21 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #15 of 17

1990

Acura Legend · 1 verified run

Avg 0–60 9.00 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 17.00 sec

Recorded Tests 1

#16

1990 Acura Legend LS Coupe

9.0sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.00s ¼ mi @ 83.4 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.00 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.00 sec
Trap Speed: 83.4 mph
Engine: 2.7L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 16 C / 20 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Coupe
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #16 of 17

1988

Acura Legend · 2 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.01 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.34 sec

Recorded Tests 2

#09

1988 Acura Legend LS Sedan

7.9sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.27s ¼ mi @ 86.8 mph

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0–60 mph: 7.91 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.27 sec
Trap Speed: 86.8 mph
Engine: 2.7L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 17 C / 22 H / 20.8 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #9 of 17

#11

1988 Acura Legend LS Sedan

8.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.40s ¼ mi @ 85.5 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.40 sec
Trap Speed: 85.5 mph
Engine: 2.7L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 17 C / 22 H / 19.5 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Road & Track
Overall Rank: #11 of 17

1986

Acura Legend · 3 verified runs

Avg 0–60 8.60 sec

Avg ¼ Mile 16.70 sec

Recorded Tests 3

#12

1986 Acura Legend Sedan

8.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.20s ¼ mi @ 86.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.10 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.20 sec
Trap Speed: 86.0 mph
Engine: 2.5L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 18 C / 23 H / 24 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #12 of 17

#13

1986 Acura Legend Sedan

8.1sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

16.41s ¼ mi @ 85.6 mph

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0–60 mph: 8.11 sec
¼ Mile ET: 16.41 sec
Trap Speed: 85.6 mph
Engine: 2.5L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 5M
MPG EPA: 18 C / 23 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Motor Trend
Overall Rank: #13 of 17

#17

1986 Acura Legend Sedan

9.6sec 0–60

0.0s · 0mph 0.0s · 0mph

17.50s ¼ mi @ 79.0 mph

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0–60 mph: 9.60 sec
¼ Mile ET: 17.50 sec
Trap Speed: 79.0 mph
Engine: 2.5L V6
Drivetrain: FWD
Transmission: 4A
MPG EPA: 17 C / 22 H
Production Vehicle
Body Type: Sedan
Powertrain: Gasoline
Test Source: Car and Driver
Overall Rank: #17 of 17

How we verify Acura Legend performance data

We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Acura Legend trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.

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Acura Legend 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution

0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is faster

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Acura Legend performance FAQs

6 questions

The quickest Acura Legend on record is the 1993 Acura Legend LS Coupe, which runs 0–60 mph in 6.7 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 15.40 seconds at 93.0 mph.

The slowest recorded Acura Legend is the 1986 Acura Legend Sedan, which takes 9.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.50 seconds in the quarter.

Averaged across all 17 verified runs, an Acura Legend reaches 60 mph in 7.94 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 16.18 seconds at roughly 87.9 mph.

We have verified test data for 8 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.

Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver, Motor Trend, Motor Week, Road & Track and Sports Car International. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.

0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.

Sources

Car and Driver

Motor Trend

Motor Week

Road & Track

Sports Car International

0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what an Acura Legend can do, not a single marketing claim.

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