2008 Honda Legend specifications

2008 Honda Legend data
Applicable to the Japanese (JDM) domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2800 mm 110.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1575 mm 62 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1585 mm 62.4 inches
Length 4985 mm 196.3 inches
Width 1845 mm 72.6 inches
Height 1455 mm 57.3 inches
Ground clearance 145 mm 5.7 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.78
Kerb weight 1820 kg 4012 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 73 litres 16.1 [19.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Honda
Engine code J37A
Cylinders V 6
Capacity 3.7 litre
3664 cc
(223.591 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90 × 96 mm
3.54 × 3.78 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(JIS net)
309 PS (305 bhp) (227 kW)
at 6300 rpm
maximum torque
(JIS net)
370 Nm (273 ft·lb) (37.7 kgm)
at 5000 rpm
Specific output
(JIS net)
62.1 kW/litre
84.4 ps/litre
83.2 bhp/litre
1.36 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(JIS net)
100.98 Nm/litre
1.22 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 11.2:1
Fuel system Honda PGM-Fi fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1269 kPa (184.1 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 610.67 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
169.91 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 PS/kg
124.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
167.58 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.17 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8 kg/kW
13.37 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions 279.7 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) M
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout transverse
Drive wheels all wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 235/50 R 17 96V
Tyres rear 235/50 R 17 96V
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.54
Final drive ratio 4.31
general
Carfolio.com ID191455
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 30.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2008 Honda Legend added 2008-11-11.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 295 PS 291 bhp 217 kW 282.0 CO2 1856 kg
Honda Legend -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 3471 cm3/211.8cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 1760 kg
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