navtheace

HI there.

I am looking for some info on the Subaru Legacy road car in the era of when Colin McRae rallied the rally versio of J314 PWL.

ie the road cars that were available then in the UK:

#1 Was it an RS only model as an import ?
#2 Was it the 197BHP engine?
#3 What colours were they available in ie did they come in the Rothmans blue?
#4 How many came into the UK approx?
#5 What was the MPG on the engine?
#6 In general can you give me some info on the car in terms of reliability, performance etc
#7 Any pics of the road cars that are still around in the UK would be great!
#8 What are they selling for these days if there any left that is!

GC8

Yes it was an import only model; the spec is as follows:

(Legacy RS February 1989 spec available in Black white Dark blue grey & Red)

EXTERIOR

Exterior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 4510 x 1690 x 1395
Interior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 1875 x 1415 x 1155
Wheel base, mm 2580
Treads (F/R), mm 1465 / 1455
Ground clearance, mm 160
Curb vehicle weight, kg 1290
Gross vehicle weight, kg
Seating capacity, persons 5
Doors number 4
Min.turning radius, m 5.3
Fuel tank capacity, l 60

ENGINE

Displacement, cc 1994
Engine model EJ20
Max.power (Net), kw(PS)/rpm 220 ps (161.81 kw) / 6400 rpm
Max.torque(Net), N*m(kg*m)/rpm 27.5 kg*m (269.68 N*m) / 4000 rpm
Power density 5.86
Engine type Horizontal opposition 4 cylinder DOHC16 valve IC turbo
Engine information
Fuel system EGI (multiple point sequential injection)
Turbocharger Turbo with intercooler
Fuel type Unleaded premium gasoline
LEV system (Low emission vehicle) No
Compression ratio 8.5
Bore, mm 92
Stroke, mm 75
Final gear ratio
Fuel consumption at 10-15 modes, l/100km 10.6
Fuel consumption at 60 km/h, l/100km

CHASSIS / TRANSMISSION

Power steering Yes
Tires size, front 205/60R15 89h
Tires size rear 205/60R15 89h
Braking system, front Ventilated disk
Braking system, rear Ventilated disk
Suspension system, front Strut type independent suspension
Suspension system, rear Strut type independent suspension


(Legacy RS Type RA June 1992 spec available in white only)

EXTERIOR

Exterior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 4545 x 1690 x 1395
Interior dimensions (LxWxH), mm 1875 x 1415 x 1155
Wheel base, mm 2580
Treads (F/R), mm 1465 / 1455
Ground clearance, mm 160
Curb vehicle weight, kg 1290
Gross vehicle weight, kg
Seating capacity, persons 5
Doors number 4
Min.turning radius, m 5.3
Fuel tank capacity, l 60

ENGINE

Displacement, cc 1994
Engine model EJ20
Max.power (Net), kw(PS)/rpm 220 ps (161.81 kw) / 6400 rpm
Max.torque(Net), N*m(kg*m)/rpm 27.5 kg*m (269.68 N*m) / 4000 rpm
Power density 5.86
Engine type Horizontal opposition 4 cylinder DOHC16 valve IC turbo
Engine information
Fuel system EGI (multiple point sequential injection)
Turbocharger Turbo with intercooler
Fuel type Unleaded premium gasoline
LEV system (Low emission vehicle) No
Compression ratio 8.5
Bore, mm 92
Stroke, mm 75
Final gear ratio
Fuel consumption at 10-15 modes, l/100km 11.6
Fuel consumption at 60 km/h, l/100km

CHASSIS / TRANSMISSION

Power steering Yes
Tires size, front 205/60R15 91h
Tires size rear 205/60R15 91h
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

navtheace

Thanks for the tech info Simon, I didn't know there were two versions. Interesting how they made the 2nd version in white only.

Any info on prices, pictures, whats around in the UK and what to expect etc?

GC8

I honestly have no idea what theyd sell for here; theyre worth virtually nothing in Japan where they come up in auction from time to time. Even if they were free theyd still cost you £1,500 landed & duty paid so..... I suppose that a car like this is worth what someone will pay for it; I have seen a couple advertised but that was before Impreza prices crashed. Their appearance is similar to that of a UK turbo saloon.

Simon

Cret

That's the exact model I've got and no, even though it is a very rare car with great rally history I doubt I'd get much if I sold it. Thing is that I wouldn't want to sell it anyway because I love the fact it's rare and a bit different to the legions of imprezas (nice though they are).

talbotsteve

Hi there l have had two rs' in just under two years first one was built up as a replica of mcraes rothmans car even down to the correct pattern wheels which were a bugger to fit requiring in the end having about an inch machining off the offset,the more recent one is currently being built in to a clubby rally car again eventually finishing up in rothmans colours.The last one was bought about 3 weeks ago from autosportif for 2 grand so you can still get them if you look or ring around and you generally find that they are lowish miles as they were soon superceeded by the impreza then most went in to storage.They really are a better option than the impreza due to the fact it goes handles and is as reliable but theres not the stigma of having a car the same as every second or third car you pass on the road.....go on get one you know it makes sense......mate of mine just bought two uk cars on the strength of a spin in mine

talbotsteve

Cret was it not yourself who forwarded me some pics of your car last year gun metal grey if l recollect??