The result of all this intelligent technology is dramatically-enhanced steering feel, amazing stability and exceptional cornering performance in advance of anything else in the E-sector.


Powerplant

Providing more power than any other Legend engine to date, a mighty 24-valve, 3.5-litre VTEC lives under the bonnet, pushing out a peak of 295PS at the flywheel - more than any other V6-powered car in its class.

The all-important torque figures are just as impressive: at 5,000rpm there's a useful 351Nm of torque on hand.

Honda Legend engine itself is fairly compact, and has been designed to be as lightweight as possible in an attempt to significantly improve the overall power-to-weight ratio of the car. As such, the all-aluminium block sports a slimline magnesium cylinder head cover, and a two-piece aluminium die-cast intake manifold. Honda engineers also concentrated on making the engine as frugal as possible, using low-friction materials where possible, and employing drive-by-wire throttle control. These features help Honda Legend record a combined mpg figure of 23.7. Carbon emissions are also impressive for a V6 engine (282g/km), helped by a dual, close-coupled, under-floor CAT exhaust system.

Honda Legend's VTEC V6 is mated to a similarly lightweight 5-speed automatic gearbox, which was designed for high-speed driving, and built with high quality and a clean, short shift feel.

It features Honda's Sequential SportShift, which means the driver can switch from traditional fully automatic mode, to 'manually' selecting gears using the shift lever in the centre console. Alternatively, the sports paddles behind the steering wheel can be used to change cogs.


Chassis

Honda's chassis engineers have developed a new suspension system for the Legend that is specifically designed to work alongside the SH-AWD transmission technology. And the very presence of SH-AWD and the handling benefits it brings, have allowed the chassis experts to design a particularly compliant and comfortable ride.

The entire system is constructed from lightweight materials such as aluminium and comprises a double wishbone set-up at the front, with a multi-link design at the rear.

Huge, ventilated disc brakes with 4-piston callipers provide optimum stopping power for the large saloon at both front and rear, and these are assisted by the expected electronic aids in the form of ABS, EBD and Brake Assist.

Like the majority of new Honda cars, the Legend is fitted with Vehicle Stability Assist, which combines control of the brakes, engine speed and traction control to help keep the car balanced and stable during cornering and in critical conditions.


Sophistication
Luxurious materials surround innovative technology

While Honda Legend's chassis dynamics and transmission technology help the car negotiate twisting B-roads at speed, inside the cabin remains a haven of serenity thanks to supreme levels of comfort and a host of advanced technology.

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