The 3.2-liter V6 Honda C32A engine was produced at the concern’s factories from 1990 to 1999 and was installed on the second generation of Legend models, Inspire and analogues under the Acura brand. In addition to standard engine modifications for 200 – 205 hp, there was a Type 2 version with 230 hp.
The C-series engines: C27A, C30A, C32A, C35A.
The engine was installed 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
- The engine has no problems with reliability, but many people are not happy with fuel consumption;
- The most common problem here is oil leakage from under the valve covers;
- Grease often enters the candle wells, damaging the ignition coils;
- Up to 100,000 km of run, only lambda probes and a pump may require replacement;
- After 200,000 km, an oil burn often begins due to the occurrence of piston rings.
