From 1990 to 1999, the company’s factories produced the 3.2-liter V6 Honda C32A engine, which was fitted to the second generation Legend models, the Inspire, and their Acura-branded equivalents. There was a Type 2 version with 230 horsepower in addition to the standard engine modifications for 200–205 horsepower.
The engines in the C series are the C27A, C30A, C32A, and C35A.
The engine was mounted on:
- Acura TL 1 (UA) in 1995 – 1998;
- Daewoo Arcadia 1 in 1994 – 1999;
- Honda Inspire 2 (UA) in 1995 – 1998;
- Honda Legend 2 (KA7) in 1990 – 1995;
- Honda Saber 1 (UA) in 1995 – 1998.
Specifications
| Production years | 1990-1999 |
| Displacement, cc | 3206 |
| Fuel system | injector |
| Power output, hp | 200 – 205 – Type I: C32A1, C32A2, C32A3, C32A4 and C35A6 230 – Type II: C32A1 Performance Variation |
| Torque output, Nm | 285 – 295 – Type I: C32A1, C32A2, C32A3, C32A4 and C35A6 280 – Type II: C32A1 Performance Variation |
| Cylinder block | aluminum V6 |
| Block head | aluminum 24v |
| Cylinder bore, mm | 90 |
| Piston stroke, mm | 84 |
| Compression ratio | 9.6 – Type I: C32A1, C32A2, C32A3, C32A4 and C35A6 10.0 – Type II: C32A1 Performance Variation |
| Features | SOHC |
| Hydraulic lifters | no |
| Timing drive | belt |
| Phase regulator | no |
| Turbocharging | no |
| Recommended engine oil | 5W-30 |
| Engine oil capacity, liter | 4.7 |
| Fuel type | petrol |
| Euro standards | EURO 2/3 |
| Fuel consumption, L/100 km (for Honda Legend 1994) — city — highway — combined |
15.7 8.8 11.5 |
| Engine lifespan, km | ~330 000 |
| Weight, kg | 217 |
Disadvantages of the Honda C32A engine
Although there are no issues with the engine’s dependability, many people are dissatisfied with its fuel consumption;
Here, oil leaks from beneath the valve covers are the most frequent issue;
Grease frequently gets into the candle wells and damages the ignition coils;
Only lambda probes and a pump might need to be replaced after 100,000 kilometers of operation; after 200,000 kilometers, piston rings frequently cause an oil burn.