Legacy 3.0R spec B Anyone .? I would
10 September 2004, 06:30 AM
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Legacy 3.0R spec B Anyone .? I would
Just found this. I want , i want. Anyone else ??
The best way to get to the very heart of the new Legacy 3.0R spec.B is to drive it back to back with its mad little brother, the Impreza WRX Sti. In the latter, you'll emerge with all the symptoms of automotive adrenalin overload, a heartbeat off the scale and ears ringing from the pummelling they've had from that flat-six's thrashy roar. It's a raw and totally inspiring experience.
Hop into the Legacy 3.0R spec.B immediately afterward, and you'll find much more of the Impreza experience has been engineered into it. The most important advance here is that the hottest Legacy is, for the first time, available with a six-speed manual gearbox as well as an automatic. This close-ratio unit allows a keen driver to wrest every last ounce of performance from the 3.0-litre, 245bhp flat-six boxer engine. Maximum torque of 219lb ft is generated at a relatively high 4200rpm - this is an engine that thrives on revs, giving an even sharper focus to its sporting aspirations.
The result is a car that'll reach 60mph in just 6.5secs and stomp on to a top speed of 151mph. That's in saloon guise, but the estate isn't significantly slower. As we've already hinted, though, the 3.0R spec.B just feels so much more engaging. The Legacy has always been a competent performer, but with the addition of a front suspension more closely modelled on that of the WRX Sti, the spec.B's tyres stay in even better contact with the road during high-speed cornering, especially over rough roads. Hence, steering feel and overall grip are improved. Even better, the power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering has a damper valve which reduces kick-back through the steering during hard cornering over bumpy surfaces. High performance Bilstein dampers are fitted, as are larger (and very good looking) 18-inch wheels.
The Legacy's four-wheel drive system feeds the torque to the axle with the most grip if the car begins to slide. There's a limited-slip differential on the rear axle, which allows torque to be shared between the rear wheels. The aim here is to give sharper turn in and more throttle adjustable handling, and in the main, it works.
The best way to get to the very heart of the new Legacy 3.0R spec.B is to drive it back to back with its mad little brother, the Impreza WRX Sti. In the latter, you'll emerge with all the symptoms of automotive adrenalin overload, a heartbeat off the scale and ears ringing from the pummelling they've had from that flat-six's thrashy roar. It's a raw and totally inspiring experience.
Hop into the Legacy 3.0R spec.B immediately afterward, and you'll find much more of the Impreza experience has been engineered into it. The most important advance here is that the hottest Legacy is, for the first time, available with a six-speed manual gearbox as well as an automatic. This close-ratio unit allows a keen driver to wrest every last ounce of performance from the 3.0-litre, 245bhp flat-six boxer engine. Maximum torque of 219lb ft is generated at a relatively high 4200rpm - this is an engine that thrives on revs, giving an even sharper focus to its sporting aspirations.
The result is a car that'll reach 60mph in just 6.5secs and stomp on to a top speed of 151mph. That's in saloon guise, but the estate isn't significantly slower. As we've already hinted, though, the 3.0R spec.B just feels so much more engaging. The Legacy has always been a competent performer, but with the addition of a front suspension more closely modelled on that of the WRX Sti, the spec.B's tyres stay in even better contact with the road during high-speed cornering, especially over rough roads. Hence, steering feel and overall grip are improved. Even better, the power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering has a damper valve which reduces kick-back through the steering during hard cornering over bumpy surfaces. High performance Bilstein dampers are fitted, as are larger (and very good looking) 18-inch wheels.
The Legacy's four-wheel drive system feeds the torque to the axle with the most grip if the car begins to slide. There's a limited-slip differential on the rear axle, which allows torque to be shared between the rear wheels. The aim here is to give sharper turn in and more throttle adjustable handling, and in the main, it works.
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Originally Posted by Shropshire-Guy
...from that flat-six's thrashy roar...
So the STI has grown two cylinders according to this report??
10 September 2004, 04:13 PM
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I am seriously looking to swap my 2004 ppp wagon for a 3.0 spec B Legacy tourer.
With two little sprogs getting ever larger the old wagon is staring to burst at the seams when we go away for the weekend.
Ithink this review is for the turbo legacy which we apparently wont be getting in the uk.
they quote 6.5 0-60 and most spec b tourers reviews show it at around the 8 sec mark
With two little sprogs getting ever larger the old wagon is staring to burst at the seams when we go away for the weekend.
Ithink this review is for the turbo legacy which we apparently wont be getting in the uk.
they quote 6.5 0-60 and most spec b tourers reviews show it at around the 8 sec mark
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Originally Posted by mattstant
I am seriously looking to swap my 2004 ppp wagon for a 3.0 spec B Legacy tourer.
With two little sprogs getting ever larger the old wagon is staring to burst at the seams when we go away for the weekend.
Ithink this review is for the turbo legacy which we apparently wont be getting in the uk.
they quote 6.5 0-60 and most spec b tourers reviews show it at around the 8 sec mark
With two little sprogs getting ever larger the old wagon is staring to burst at the seams when we go away for the weekend.
Ithink this review is for the turbo legacy which we apparently wont be getting in the uk.
they quote 6.5 0-60 and most spec b tourers reviews show it at around the 8 sec mark
Cheers, HB.
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Originally Posted by mattstant
I am seriously looking to swap my 2004 ppp wagon for a 3.0 spec B Legacy tourer.
With two little sprogs getting ever larger the old wagon is staring to burst at the seams when we go away for the weekend.
Ithink this review is for the turbo legacy which we apparently wont be getting in the uk.
they quote 6.5 0-60 and most spec b tourers reviews show it at around the 8 sec mark
With two little sprogs getting ever larger the old wagon is staring to burst at the seams when we go away for the weekend.
Ithink this review is for the turbo legacy which we apparently wont be getting in the uk.
they quote 6.5 0-60 and most spec b tourers reviews show it at around the 8 sec mark
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Another vote for the B4 here (or GT-B if you want the estate) 280ps in manual, 260 in auto
Good to see a 3.0 manual at long last but still no Legacy turbo over here
I wonder if there are any aftermarket turbo kits for the flat6 engine, if so forget your 2.5litre conversions on the STI and do it properly
My B4:
[img]http://www.lum.co.uk/Legacy.jpg[/url]
Good to see a 3.0 manual at long last but still no Legacy turbo over here
I wonder if there are any aftermarket turbo kits for the flat6 engine, if so forget your 2.5litre conversions on the STI and do it properly
My B4:
[img]http://www.lum.co.uk/Legacy.jpg[/url]
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