1996 Legacy estate, 280 BHP???
 

Thinking about getting one of these. Know nothing at the moment, are there UK cars that are twin turbo 280BHP. How did they get the extra horses over the impreza. What are they like to drive? What insurance group. I have been on 'Legacy registry' website briefly but some help would be appreciated.

High there

As far as im aware, there were never any official twins sold through UK dealers. Prodrive brought in a few, but thats about it. The only official legacy is the single turbo, approx 200bup, think they ceased on an L plate. All the twins are imports, so usual cautions when buying an import need to be taken.

Just over a year ago, i very nearly bought a B4, and what a car it was, smooth, very fast and refined. couldnt fault the car othere than the one i put my deposit on had a very shadey past to say the least, so i walked..

Not much help, but maybe a little more clearer on what your looking for now


John

1996 was a transition year; cars produced up until June had 250PS, those manufactured afterwards had 280PS. They are all JDM models.

Modification GT-B, produced from 1996 (june)

GENERAL
Body type Wagon
Drive FULL 4WD
Transmission 5 speed manual
Displacement, cc 1994
Frame E-BG5
Price of new car, thousands yen (Tokyo area) 2933 (~$24400)

SPECIFICATION (SPECS)
EXTERIOR

Exterior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 4680 x 1695 x 1490
Interior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 1955 x 1415 x 1190
Wheel base, mm 2630
Treads (F/R), mm 1470 / 1460
Ground clearance, mm 160
Curb vehicle weight, kg 1430
Gross vehicle weight, kg
Seating capacity, persons 5
Doors number 5
Min.turning radius, m 5.6
Fuel tank capacity, l 60

ENGINE

Displacement, cc 1994
Engine model EJ20
Max.power (Net), kw(PS)/rpm 280 ps (205.94 kw) / 6500 rpm
Max.torque(Net), N*m(kg*m)/rpm 34.5 kg*m (338.33 N*m) / 5000 rpm
Power density 5.11
Engine type Horizontal opposition 4 cylinder DOHC16 valve twin turbo
Engine information BOXERMASTER-4 4 cam
Fuel system EGI (electronic gasoline injection:Multiple point injection)
Turbocharger Twin Turbo
Fuel type Unleaded premium gasoline
LEV system (Low emission vehicle) No
Compression ratio 8
Bore, mm 92
Stroke, mm 75
Final gear ratio
Fuel consumption at 10-15 modes, l/100km 9.6
Fuel consumption at 60 km/h, l/100km

CHASSIS / TRANSMISSION

Power steering Yes
Tires size, front 215/45R17
Tires size rear 215/45r17
Braking system, front Ventilated disk
Braking system, rear Ventilated disk
Suspension system, front Strut type independent suspension
Suspension system, rear Strut type independent suspension


Simon

I test drove an automatic 280bhp one about 6 months ago and was very dissapointed with its lack of acceleration. Handling was excellent though.

A really good place to find out more info is http://www.uklegacy.com/ lots of B4 owners there that will help you out with info and advice :)