Acura Legend Coupe Factory Service Manual 1988

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Acura Legend Coupe Factory Service Manual 1988. The 1990 model sits in the heart of the first-generation Legend Coupe production run (1987-1990), and by this point Honda had refined the formula to near-perfection. The pencil-sketch illustration on this manual's cover is itself a beautiful piece of automotive art — a refined, almost architectural rendering that captures the Legend Coupe's clean, elegant proportions. 1990 Acura Legend Coupe Owners Manual Set OEM Factory Original Warranty V6 Luxury Book 1990 ACURA LEGEND COUPE Factory Original Two-Piece Set — Owner's Manual & Acura Warranties Booklet AUTOMOTIVE DOCS ▶ ▶ ▶ 2-Piece Set — Legend Coupe — Pencil-Sketch Cover — DOHC V6 — Honda Luxury Flagship ◀ ◀ ◀ Manual Overview This is a factory original two-piece documentation set for the 1990 Acura Legend Coupe — the pillarless personal luxury coupe that represented the absolute pinnacle of Honda's engineering prowess and helped establish Acura as a legitimate competitor to BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Lexus in the American luxury market. The owner's manual features an elegant pencil-sketch illustration of the Legend Coupe on a light gray cover with "ACURA" in bold red text at the top and "LEGEND COUPE 1990" at the bottom — a refined, artistic cover design that perfectly reflects the car's sophisticated character. Also included is the "1990 ACURA WARRANTIES" booklet with a comprehensive table of contents listing coverage details for New Car Limited Warranty, Replacement Parts, Emission Control Systems, Replacement Muffler Lifetime Limited Warranty, Battery, Accessory, Rust Perforation, Seat Belt, Tires, and Customer Relations contact information. Together, these two pieces document Honda's flagship luxury coupe at the height of its powers. What This Set Includes 1990 Acura Legend Coupe Owner's Manual (Complete — Pencil-Sketch Cover) 1990 Acura Warranties Booklet (Comprehensive Coverage Details) L & LS Trim Level Coverage 2-Door Pillarless Hardtop Coupe Body Style 2.7L C27A1 DOHC 24V V6 Engine Information (161 HP) 5-Speed Manual & 4-Speed Automatic Transmission Coverage Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) Drivetrain Four-Wheel Independent Double-Wishbone Suspension Information Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) Information Driver's Airbag (SRS) System Information Power Moonroof, Climate Control & Premium Audio Operation Dashboard, Electrical, Fuse Box & Maintenance Schedules Condition Details (See Photos) Minor storage wear, great condition. There is a small pen marking on the front cover (visible in photos). The owner's manual features an elegant pencil-sketch illustration of the Legend Coupe on a light gray cover with "ACURA" in bold red text at the top and "LEGEND COUPE 1990" in dark text at the bottom. The "1990 ACURA WARRANTIES" booklet features a cream cover with "1990" in blue, "ACURA" in red, and "WARRANTIES" in blue bold text, with a detailed table of contents listing all warranty coverage categories with page references. All pieces are original American Honda Motor Co. / Acura publications — not reprints or reproductions. All pages intact with text, diagrams, and illustrations fully legible throughout. Please review all photos carefully as they are part of the description. Ships same or next business day. Did You Know? — The Car That Proved Honda Could Build a Luxury GT The Acura Legend Coupe is one of the most significant and beautifully engineered personal luxury coupes of the late 1980s and early 1990s — a vehicle that proved beyond any doubt that Honda could compete with BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and the newly arrived Lexus at the highest levels of automotive excellence. When Honda launched the Acura brand in 1986, it was the first Japanese luxury marque in America, and the Legend was its flagship. The coupe version, introduced in 1987 as a pillarless hardtop, added a dimension of style and sporting character that elevated the Legend from luxury sedan to genuine grand touring coupe. The 1990 model sits in the heart of the first-generation Legend Coupe production run (1987-1990), and by this point Honda had refined the formula to near-perfection. The 2.7-liter C27A1 engine was a masterpiece: a DOHC 24-valve V6 with Honda's legendary build quality and engineering precision, producing 161 horsepower with a silky-smooth power delivery and a willingness to rev that reflected Honda's racing DNA. The four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension — front and rear — was the same sophisticated design philosophy used in Honda's Formula One cars of the era, scaled for road use. This wasn't a compromised MacPherson strut setup like most competitors used — it was a full double-wishbone system at all four corners, providing handling precision and ride quality that earned the Legend Coupe comparisons to European grand tourers costing significantly more. The pillarless hardtop design — with no B-pillar between the front and rear side windows — created one of the most elegant rooflines of its era and gave the Legend Coupe a visual sophistication that was unmistakably Japanese luxury at its finest. The pencil-sketch illustration on this manual's cover is itself a beautiful piece of automotive art — a refined, almost architectural rendering that captures the Legend Coupe's clean, elegant proportions. The 1990 model year is particularly significant because it was the final year of the first-generation Legend Coupe before the dramatically restyled second generation (KA8) arrived for 1991 with a larger 3.2-liter V6 and even more sophisticated engineering. This makes 1990 documentation a last-year collectible for the original Legend Coupe — the car that started it all for Acura's personal luxury coupe legacy. About the 1990 Acura Legend Coupe The first-generation Acura Legend Coupe (KA3 platform) was produced from 1987 through 1990, with the 1990 model representing the final year of the original generation before the second-generation KA8 coupe arrived for 1991. The 1990 Legend Coupe was offered exclusively as a two-door pillarless hardtop coupe in L and LS trim levels, both with front-wheel drive. The sole engine was the 2.7-liter C27A1 DOHC 24-valve V6 producing 161 horsepower and 162 lb-ft of torque. Transmission options included a five-speed manual gearbox and a four-speed automatic with sport mode. The L trim included power windows and locks, cruise control, a power driver's seat, automatic climate control, a Bose premium audio system, power moonroof, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and alloy wheels — the Legend Coupe came very well-equipped as standard. The LS added leather seating, a power passenger seat, heated mirrors, and additional luxury appointments. The four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension provided exceptional handling balance and ride refinement — a hallmark of Honda's engineering philosophy during this era. Four-wheel disc brakes with available ABS provided strong, fade-resistant stopping power. The driver's-side SRS airbag was standard equipment. The Legend Coupe's pillarless hardtop design — with retractable front and rear side windows creating an uninterrupted glass line — gave it one of the most elegant profiles in the luxury coupe segment. Interior quality reflected Honda's meticulous manufacturing standards with tight panel fitment, quality materials, and controls that operated with precision and tactile satisfaction. Built at Honda's Sayama Plant in Saitama, Japan, the 1990 Legend Coupe competed against the BMW 325i Coupe, Mercedes-Benz 300CE, Lexus SC (not yet available — arrived 1991), Cadillac Eldorado, Lincoln Mark VII, and Infiniti M30. 2-Piece Set — Final Year Gen 1 Coupe (See Photos) Genuine Acura / American Honda factory two-piece set: owner's manual with pencil-sketch cover and comprehensive Acura warranties booklet. Final year of the first-generation Legend Coupe. Great condition. Small pen mark on cover. 1990 Quick Specs Year 1990 (Final Year Gen 1) Make Acura (Honda) Model Legend Coupe (KA3) Body 2-Dr Pillarless Coupe Engine 2.7L C27A1 V6 — 161 HP Valvetrain DOHC 24-Valve Trans 5-Spd Man / 4-Spd Auto Drive Front-Wheel Drive Trims L / LS Suspension 4-Wheel Double-Wishbone Assembly Sayama, Japan Set Size 2 Pieces Shipping Fast & Secure: Ships same or next business day. Both pieces professionally packaged for safe arrival. Pillarless Hardtop Design The Legend Coupe's pillarless hardtop — no B-pillar between front and rear windows — created one of the most elegant rooflines of the era. A design feature rarely seen today and deeply appreciated by collectors. F1 Suspension DNA Four-wheel independent double-wishbone suspension — front and rear — reflecting the same engineering philosophy Honda used in its Formula One cars. Not a compromised strut setup; a full racing-derived system. First Japanese Luxury Brand Acura was the first Japanese luxury marque in America (1986) — beating Lexus and Infiniti by three years. The Legend was its flagship, and the coupe was the ultimate expression of Honda's luxury ambitions. Pencil-Sketch Art Cover The elegant pencil-sketch illustration on the cover is itself a collectible piece of automotive art — a refined rendering that captures the Legend Coupe's clean, sophisticated proportions perfectly. JT Enterportals — Premium Vintage Automotive Documentation >>Powered by WonderLister App