Car Update

May 27, 2005 Posted by mitch | cars | 0 Comments

I've been juggling around in my head for a couple weeks over what car to get next. And I belive I've finally done it.... I want the brand new Subaru Legacy GT. To bad its brand new... will have to wait a year or two to get some used ones... Now, heres why: The brand new Subaru Legacy GT has the following:

Engine: 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged aluminum-alloy 16-valve 4-cylinder horizontally opposed Subaru Boxer engine with Active Valve Contol System (AVCS). Iridium spark plugs.

Horse power: 250 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 250 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm
Curb Weight (pounds) (w/Manual Transmission): 3300/3365

That in and of itself isn't extremly pleasing, however, the block is *exactly* the same as whats in the WRX STi. *AND* (if that wasn't enough) most other parts on the STi are just bolt on upgrades to the Legacy GT(brakes, etc...). This means achieving 300-400+hp out of a car that will mostly be bought by/for house wifes that use it to get groceries and take the kids to soccer practice. Which means, insurance will be *much* less than a STi, it will also remain mostly out of the sights of police. Very cool! Now... I can't wait!