Xantium Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2006_new_york/0605_subaru_legacy_spec_b/ looks like a six speed and SI drive are the only new things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Ooooooh "Sport sharp" What a total waste. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xantium Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 looks like a six speed and SI driver are the only new things edit: oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 cool another year of no big deal to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsbaug24 Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 that SI Drive sounds cool, and the 6 speed is a big addition in my mind. Plus that darker gunmetal is gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franklin Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Should have had the 6 speed in '06. Wonder what type gearing they have for the trans. Extra long 6th or same spread with tighter spacing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xantium Posted April 12, 2006 Author Share Posted April 12, 2006 They really must be getting ready for a hardcore change in 08 becuase every "update" until has been total shit. The 2.5 in the 06 rex is the only really good change so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mblock66 Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 I think the competition is getting so much tighter now. You have toyota avalons pulling low 6's o-60 when 10 years ago a vette wasn't much faster then 5.3 0-60. Car companies are working much harder to "out do" the next guy. The 25000-35000 dollar market is booming right now. I want to see what else is out in 2008/2009 should be interesting I am keeping an eye on nissan, infiniti, subaru, maybe toyta if they make the supra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenc544 Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 How about the fold down backseats and VDC? I guess VDC wouldn't be available in Spec B since it's a stick and maybe Subaru is too embarrassed to admit that the previous Legacy didn't come with fold down seats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yayo Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 i love it, i mean it's no big difference, but since i don't have a legacy yet this would be the best one to get.... the $$$ is gonna be stupid though...right? what are we talkin...maybe like $34-36k. did the current Spec Bs go down in price over time or were they always around the same price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincedog3 Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Hmm, a new Imprezza,Forester,Legacy,Outback. Cool. Just don't hit them with the Tribeca ugly stick. Thank you. More horses and a 6th gear is always welcome. Wonder where they found the space in the gearbox. 5 speeds are crowded enough. wonder if strength is lessened going the 6 speeds though?? For your car audio/video needs:D Audio Crafters IS it. In Pasadena Ca. Arthur rules. www.audio-crafters.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B 127 Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Maybe they are jsut going to swap in the 6-speed from the Sti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The B4 Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 This isn't a press release so i'm sure they are leaving stuff out. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoobyLife Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Agree....., this isn't the press release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.T.Subie Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Press release is tomrrow I believe. Price point is way to high. Denial is your best friend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rommel Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 I guess for the the '07 it's not a limited edition anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsbaug24 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 More horses and a 6th gear is always welcome. Wonder where they found the space in the gearbox. 5 speeds are crowded enough. wonder if strength is lessened going the 6 speeds though?? The 6 speed is practically future technology compared the to old as the hills 5 speed. Its coming straight out of the STI, but maybe with different (i would be taller) gearing. The 6 speed is a very stout, easy shifting, clean gearbox that is good to hold around 450whp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibjer Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Straight out of the STi ... I think not, no DCCD ...... More likely this is the same 6 speed that's been around for a while. '20 Legacy XT Touring 13 Subarus and counting: http://jmaigroup.com/subarus/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zsbaug24 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Straight out of the STi ... I think not, no DCCD ...... More likely this is the same 6 speed that's been around for a while. The DCCD is not part of the gearbox it is the center differential and the 6 speed can be had without the DCCD. If the rumors are true (although that doesn't mention it) the new spec B will have VDC which is just non-manually controllable DCCD anyway so the effect will the be same as DCCD set to auto. The 6 speed gear box that is in the STI was new as of the GD Impreza, the old STis had a beefier 5 speed. Considering that the current 5MT is going on 25 years old (as shown by its simple single cone gear sets until I think 2 years ago), the 6 speed is in fact practically brand new (has snazzy triple cone desgin gears). Plus it gets updated each year with the 06 version adding carbon coated synchros on 4-6th gears. The 6 speed is a radically new and improved design compared to the current 5MT why do you think people complain so much about the 5MT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FameMax Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 IMO nothing worth tradin' up too, redsign in 08 or 09 should offer a lot more (hopfully) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 http://automobilemag.com/auto_shows/2006_new_york/0605_2007_subaru_legacy_spec_b_900.jpg Subaru also showed the Legacy Spec B, which was a special edition for 2006, but will be a full-fledged model for '07. The new model gains a sixth forward ratio for the manual gearbox and an electronic throttle and torque management system that Subaru calls SI Drive. SI Drive has three settings: intelligent, sport, and sport sharp. Set to intelligent, the system retards the Spec B's power output and dulls throttle response in an attempt to eliminate the car's jumpy turbo characteristics and make it easier to drive in day-to-day traffic. Subaru claims that this mode will increase fuel economy by ten percent. Sport mode is the default setting, and sport sharp will heighten throttle reponse and make gearshifts more aggressive in cars equipped with an automatic transmission. SI Drive will also be fitted to all turbo Legacy GTs and Outback XTs. Thumbs DOWN. Dark gray looks aaaight. not good, not horrible, but not compelling in any way. 6MT... HAS VDC IN IT. DCCD is a manual controller for the VDC center diff. That and the bilstein suspension are the biggest boons for this car, and they should be standard or optional on the LGT. Not in an overly expensive trim model with mandatory equipment, colors, and a high price. LGT for me, unless something new gets announced tommorrow... like new colors, and a nice price closer to $30k, rather than the 06's $35k. The SI drive isn't even limited to the spec b, it will be available on ALL the turbocharged legacy-based cars... I wonder if the suspension will be up to the "sport sharp" mode on the drivetrain... Looks like Spec B is second verse, same as the first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axis008 Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Wait till tomorrow for the official announcement. The Automobile article says the spec.B will be a full-fledged model. Not sure if this is the case. Would be nice though. IwannaSportSedan would like that . -ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brhays Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 WRB FTW! I'm feeling that gunmetal, though, and if the 6-speed gearbox is from the STi, it may just convince me to wait and skip the LGT wagons I'm looking at. Also, I think these will have one new feature that would save me some headaches: an Aux-In jack. Never start modding, kids. It's too late for me, save yourselves! Hooray for 07+ AccessPORT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team23jordan Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 **** this i can get sti tranny with shaft and axles for 4500 i'm gonna do sti tranny conversion later this year or next year Perrin BIG maf intake Perrin Turbo Inlet HKS SSQV BOV Megan Racing header with UP (ceramic coated) HKS DP (WRX) DMH E-cutout Custom 3" catback UTEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted April 13, 2006 Share Posted April 13, 2006 Everytime Subaru gives people what they ask for, they complain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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