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 6.70 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 9.60 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 Stock 0–60
6.99sec
1991 LS Coupe
Fastest Overall
6.70sec
1993 LS Coupe · modified
Avg ¼ Mile
16.18sec
@ 87.9 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
9.60sec
1986 Sedan
Across 17 verified runs, the Acura Legend ranges from 6.70 to 9.60 seconds 0–60, with a 7.94-second average.
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Acura Legend Performance Overview
Acura’s Legend performance story spans 1986 to 1995, covered here by 17 verified tests across eight model years. Through that run, the Legend remained a naturally aspirated gasoline model, beginning in KA1/KA2/KA3/KA4 first-generation form with C25A and C27A-series V6 engines rated at 151–161 hp. Early sedans were tuned more for steady pace than outright acceleration, with the 1986 Sedan recorded at 8.1 seconds to 60 mph and the slowest tested example, another 1986 Sedan, at 9.6 seconds. By 1988, the LS Sedan brought the first generation’s quickest 0-60 result down to 7.91 seconds.
The 1991 shift to the KA7/KA8 second generation moved the Legend into a quicker phase, helped by the 200–230 hp C32A V6 and the addition of the coupe body style. A 1991 LS Coupe cut 0-60 to 6.99 seconds and posted the model’s quickest quarter-mile, 15.37 seconds at 92 mph. Development peaked with the 6.7-second run of the 1993 LS Coupe, which also stands as the current-generation best. In period, that left the Legend’s tested range spanning 6.7 to 9.6 seconds, with later KA7/KA8 cars representing its fastest factory form.
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Acura Legend 0–60 Times by Generation: KA1/KA2/KA3/KA4 to KA7/KA8
2 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KA7/KA8 | 1991–1995 | 7.65s | 6.70s — 1993 LS Coupe | 11 | The KA7/KA8 generation (1991–1995) averaged 7.65 seconds to 60 mph across 11 tests, led by the 1993 LS Coupe at 6.70 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 230 hp across 3.2L V6 configurations. |
| KA1/KA2/KA3/KA4 | 1986–1990 | 8.47s | 7.91s — 1988 LS Sedan | 6 | The KA1/KA2/KA3/KA4 generation (1986–1990) averaged 8.47 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 1988 LS Sedan at 7.91 seconds. Output ranged from 151 to 161 hp across 2.5L V6, 2.7L V6 configurations. |
KA7/KA8
1991–1995
Avg 0–60
7.65s
Fastest
6.70s
Tests
11
1993 LS Coupe
The KA7/KA8 generation (1991–1995) averaged 7.65 seconds to 60 mph across 11 tests, led by the 1993 LS Coupe at 6.70 seconds. Output ranged from 200 to 230 hp across 3.2L V6 configurations.
KA1/KA2/KA3/KA4
1986–1990
Avg 0–60
8.47s
Fastest
7.91s
Tests
6
1988 LS Sedan
The KA1/KA2/KA3/KA4 generation (1986–1990) averaged 8.47 seconds to 60 mph across 6 tests, led by the 1988 LS Sedan at 7.91 seconds. Output ranged from 151 to 161 hp across 2.5L V6, 2.7L V6 configurations.
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Acura Legend 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
17 tests · 8 years
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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
8.30sec 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
- Horsepower
- 230 hp
- Torque
- 206 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,680 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 16.0 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 16 C / 21 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #14 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 fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Slowest
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Acura Legend performance FAQs
10 questions
The 1995 Acura Legend GS Sedan runs 0-60 mph in 8.3 seconds. In the same test, it covered the quarter-mile in 16.5 seconds at 87.3 mph. That car used Acura's 230-hp C32A V6 with 206 lb-ft, front-wheel drive, and a curb weight of 3,680 pounds.
The quickest Acura Legend on record is the 1993 LS Coupe at 6.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. That run came from a lightly modified car. Across all 17 Legend tests, the average 0-60 time is 7.94 seconds, so that 1993 LS Coupe sits well ahead of the model's overall average pace.
The fastest stock Acura Legend on record is the 1991 LS Coupe, which reaches 60 mph in 6.99 seconds. If you want the quickest production-spec Legend without counting modified examples, that is the benchmark. It also owns the quickest quarter-mile result for the model at 15.37 seconds at 92 mph.
The Acura Legend LS Coupe is the quickest Legend trim overall. Across 7 recorded tests, the LS Coupe averages 7.54 seconds from 0-60 mph, with a best run of 6.7 seconds. Among stock examples, the fastest LS Coupe is the 1991 model at 6.99 seconds.
The second-generation Acura Legend, coded KA7/KA8 and sold from 1991 to 1995, averages 7.65 seconds from 0-60 mph across 11 tests. Its quickest recorded run is 6.7 seconds by the 1993 LS Coupe. Power outputs for this generation range from 200 to 230 hp, all naturally aspirated gasoline models.
The fastest KA7/KA8 Acura Legend on record is the 1993 LS Coupe at 6.7 seconds from 0-60 mph. That makes it the quickest second-generation Legend overall. If you want the fastest stock KA7/KA8 car, the 1991 LS Coupe leads at 6.99 seconds.
The first-generation Acura Legend, coded KA1/KA2/KA3/KA4 and sold from 1986 to 1990, averages 8.47 seconds from 0-60 mph across 6 tests. The quickest first-gen run is 7.91 seconds by the 1988 LS Sedan. These cars ranged from 151 to 161 hp and were all naturally aspirated gasoline models.
The LS Coupe is quicker than the LS Sedan in recorded Acura Legend testing. The LS Coupe averages 7.54 seconds to 60 mph across 7 tests, while the LS Sedan averages 8.0 seconds across 5 tests. The best LS Coupe run is 6.7 seconds, versus 7.8 seconds for the best LS Sedan run.
Across 17 recorded Acura Legend tests, the model averages 7.94 seconds from 0-60 mph. Quarter-mile performance averages 16.18 seconds at 87.9 mph. The fastest Legend reaches 60 mph in 6.7 seconds, while the slowest recorded example, a 1986 Sedan, takes 9.6 seconds.
The quickest Acura Legend quarter-mile on record is 15.37 seconds at 92 mph by the 1991 LS Coupe. Looking at the full model line, the average quarter-mile time across 17 tests is 16.18 seconds at 87.9 mph. For the 1995 GS Sedan specifically, the quarter-mile is 16.5 seconds at 87.3 mph.
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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