gavriil

- First spy pictures of coming Sub Legacy
· 4 x 4 drive, flat 6 turbo power
· 350 bhp STi-version
· Launch: Springtime 2003


NOT ONLY DO do these spy pictures give the first glimpse of the next generation Subaru Legacy that’s to be presented in autumn 2003. They also confirm rumours that the Japanese will offer their new car as a hot 350-HP STi version to compete against cars like the BMW M3 and the Audi S4.

So far, Subaru’s hottest model is to be found one class below the Legacy – it is the Impreza WRX STi with just 207 HP (though a faster 280 bhp Legacy does exist but is sold only in Japan, New Zealand and the UK).

The whole Legacy range will get a sleeker look but will easily be recognisable as a new generation Legacy. The less performing models will get their power from carried-over 2.0- and 2.5-litre 4-cyl. engines and the 3-litre flat-6. Soon after the introduction of the new model, Subaru will launch the firm’s first 4-cyl. diesel engine penned in-house and featuring latest common-rail technology developed in co-operation with GM-owned Isuzu. Price for entry-level models will be around 24,500 Euro / 15,500 pounds.

Almost twice as expensive (46,000 Euro / 29,000 pounds) will be the range topping STi version pictured here. It has twin tailpipes and a low stance and is equipped with a twin-turbo version of the company’s flat-6 engine, driving all
four wheels.


FACTS:
· Next-generation Subaru Legacy range
· 4- and 6-cyl. front-engines, 4 x 4
· 2.0-litre flat-4, 2.5-litre flat-4, 3.0-litre flat-6
· New diesel-engine
· Up to 350 bhp
· 24,500 Euro to 46.000 Euro
· 15.500 pounds to 29,000 pounds
· Launch: Spring 2003

dbox

bad ass but i wouldnt want a wagon

gavriil

Imagine if that engine made it to the WRX! Though I think, we will for sure see it in the new rumored sports coupe that Subaru is preparing to continue the legend of the SVX. The M3 and S4 will have yet another competitor, probably for less money.

Zapata

I'll take that shit and rip m3's, z06's and whatever else new bungholes all day and night.....

VeeDubDude

i would take a wagon over a mini-van or an SUV any day. just as much utility but you still get the car like handling. and they're easier to wax

danny25

The Legacy may have power, but I doubt it would be light enough to beat M3s and Z06s.

Chaptorial

Thats a lot of power in a wagon!

Zapata

350hp/350ftlbs of trq with AWD? All day and night.......2x in the afternoon

danny25

So it will have grip, but the added weight of being a wagon, and the awd system will slow it down. Plus the Z06 has 55 more hp, and 50 more ft.-lbs. of torque. I doubt the Legacy will run 12s like the Z06, but we'll see.

Zapata

Yes, it'll depend on the weight. If it's around 3300-3400 lbs you'll be neck and neck.