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Legacy spec.B is not the usual suspect. Image by Shane O' Donoghue.

Legacy spec.B is not the usual suspect
The more mature Subaru Legacy has evolved into something of a higher-class Subaru; a thinking man's Impreza if you like, with much less of the show but most of the go aimed at buyers of more upmarket models...

   


Reviews homepage -> Subaru reviews -> 2006 Subaru Legacy -> saloon and Sports Tourer technical specifications

 
Performance, emissions & economy

Top speed (mph): 151
0-62 mph (seconds): 6.9

Urban mpg: 16.0
Extra urban mpg: 31.7
Combined mpg: 23.3
CO2 (g/km): 286


Dimensions & weights

Length (mm): 4665
Height (mm): 1435
Width (mm): 1730
Wheelbase (mm): 2670
Front track (mm): 1495
Rear track (mm): 1490
Cargo volume (litres): 433
Gross weight (kg): 2030
Kerb weight (kg): 1515
Max. braked trailer weight (kg): 2000
Max. unbraked trailer weight (kg): 750
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 64


 
Engine & transmission

Engine: Horizontally opposed boxer six-cylinder, mounted fore and aft; light alloy cylinder block and heads.

Cubic capacity (cc): 3000
Compression ratio: 10.70:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 89.20 x 80.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder. Double overhead camshafts per bank. Active Valve Control System.
Max. power (bhp): 241 at 6600 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 219 at 4200 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual driving through asymmetric four-wheel drive.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.636:1
2nd: 2.375:1
3rd: 1.761:1
4th: 1.346:1
5th: 0.971:1
6th: 0.756:1
Reverse: 3.545:1
Final drive: 3.900:1


 
Chassis & running gear

Front: Coil spring, MacPherson strut with multiple-layer valves, anti-roll bar.

Rear: ‘Boomerang-Arm’ multi-link comprising one upper curved link, two curved lower links, two curved ‘side performance arms’ and a radius arm. Coil springs mounted over shock absorbers. Anti-roll bar.

Steering: Rack and pinion, speed-sensitive power assistance with anti kick-back damper valve.

Turning circle diameter (m): 10.80

Brakes: Dual circuit diagonally split hydraulic system with pressure limiting valve and 9 ins diameter vacuum servo. Ventilated 12.4 ins (316mm) front discs, 11.5 ins (290mm) ventilated rear discs with 4-sensor, 4-channel ABS with EBD.

Wheels: 8JJ x 18-inch alloys.

Tyres: 215/45 R18.







 

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