Subaru Legacy, history – Auto Story

La Subaru Legacy is one of sedan most appreciated by lovers of driving pleasure. Thanks to four-wheel driveIn fact, the "D" segment of the Pleiades is glued to the asphalt and gives the driver a lot of pleasure.

La Fifth generation, the one currently on the market is available (as always) in sedan variants (aka BM) is universal (BR). Unveiled at the 2009 New York Auto Show, the massive design is inspired by the concept shown at the Detroit Auto Show the same year, created to commemorate the model's 20th anniversary. engines consisting of three two-liter units with a capacity of 150 hp: gasoline, gas and turbodiesel.

Among the technical innovations, we note the introduction Automatic transmission variator while a step back from the previous series comes from receptionist with racks (used to be without them). Let's find out together the evolution of one of the machines that went down in the history of the House of the Pleiades.

First generation legacy (1990)

The sedan is called BC, station wagon BJ and range engines at the time of launch, it consisted of two gasoline units: a 1.8-liter 103 hp. and a 2.2-liter 136 hp.

On the occasion of the opening makeup since 1992 (characterized by a more rounded radiator grille) version 2.0 has been produced with 115 hp. and a sports version featuring a noticeable bonnet intake and a rear spoiler equipped with a 200 hp XNUMX-liter supercharger.

in 1993 Colin McRae driving this car wins Rally New Zealand, the first world championship victory in his career.

Second Generation Legacy (1994)

On the sedan BD and on the wagon BK debut front airbags while the range engines includes 2.0 hp. 115 and 2.2 hp 128. In 1996, the most powerful unit was replaced by a 2.5 hp 150.

Legacy of the third generation (1998)

The most significant aesthetic changes came from the larger headlights and range. engines It consists of 2.0 hp. 125 and 2.5 hp 156. In 2000, it was the turn of the 3.0-cylinder 209 engine with XNUMX hp.

The sedan is known by the acronym BE, the station wagon is instead known by the acronym BH.

Fourth Generation Legacy (2003)

It is longer, wider, but lower than before, it is more spacious thanks to step longer and lighter: thanks toaluminum Used for some engine components, bonnet and tailgate.

Available in sedan variants (BL) is universal (BP), ha i engines (2.0 137 bhp, 2.5 165 bhp and 3.0 245 bhp) are positioned lower to improve barycenter and the weight distribution while driving is guaranteed by the reinforced frame.

In 2005, when the 2.5 model disappeared, the power of the 2.0 engine increased to 165 hp, in 2007 - makeup includes bumpers and optics, and the 2.0 drops to 150 hp, and in 2008 the first engine is presented at the Geneva Motor Show. turbodiesel boxer world: 2.0 hp 150.