The B4 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 What is this? Legacy STI? http://blogs.edmunds.com/Straightline/1429 http://blogs.edmunds.com/.ee93f16/cmd.233/embedded..ee93f1f http://blogs.edmunds.com/.ee93f16/cmd.233/embedded..ee93f22 These images were taken in Death Valley. The Legacy has got a huge STI-like hood scoop, so that tells me there's something really interesting under the hood—and as you know, hood scoops on recent Subarus mean turbos... Okay, as to rumors: There's been a pretty persistent rumor that the '08 Tribeca will get a 3.6L H6, but there's been no word of a turbo. Maybe the Legacy will also get the 3.6 too, and perhaps with turbo? There have also been some long-standing rumors of a twin-turbo (3.0 H-6?) but no word as to which vehicle might get it, should they decide to produce it. Interesting that the tires don't appear to be any different from current models, at least in terms of size; and I couldn't see any exhaust tips coming out the rear, although there are cutouts in the rear bumper for them. The US-spec '08 Legacy and Outback reportedly will look like the '07 JDM models, which have been on sale since late May. I would not be surprised one bit if there are some surprises under the hood as well. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 That is one ugly azz scoop. And there is way too much squat for an STI tuned whip. Does it have an exaust?? And the lights look cleared...good find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Well the beans are offically spilled now. Let's see how SOA handles this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I love rumors. Note the front bumper is different too, from the 3.0R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdt Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 More here http://news.windingroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/legacy-mule-1.jpg http://news.windingroad.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/09/legacy-mule-7.jpg Where's the exhaust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 do we get that super cool antenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondas123 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 - The Mortgage Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dvdt Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I like how everyone tags the car w/ their name for credit. Quick, someone throw on legacygt.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWP-LegacyGT Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 From the looks of it, they're really trying to hide what they have. I'm going to say that the exhaust is non-existant in "cans" form meaning they have pipes going back there but no mufflers. The hood looks like a hack job with the WRX STI from the '05's put there. Chances are they are trying to figure out how much air flow is going to be needed for the... *cough* next Legacy turbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Is that a super big tach gauge inside?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhsa Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 the hood scoop looks like a cod piece:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanger Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 subscribed, good find! ○ ○ ○ Instagram: itshangertime :spin: ○ ○ ○ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Pimp Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 MMmmmmm short euro bumper yum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 How far is Death Valley from San Diego again? I should go troll around there and stop them if I see them. Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Boxer Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I had heard before that the 3.0R was a distinct possibility in '07 for the Legacy. Now, as far as a larger displacement, turbocharged setup...that would most likely come in '08 or later (I think). --Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0WNxSH1FT Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Well that is the H6 front bumper, but its possible all USDM LGT's will get that bumper. Tho i like the Spec B bumper the best, looks like the new Audi bumpers that havent released yet. Turbo H6!? Would be sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Boxer Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Well that is the H6 front bumper, but its possible all USDM LGT's will get that bumper. Tho i like the Spec B bumper the best, looks like the new Audi bumpers that havent released yet. Turbo H6!? Would be sweet! The bumper also resembles the new 9-5 front. I would highly doubt a turbo H6 setup, factory, for at least another year or more (personally I think more). --Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Where's the exhaust? Where's the sunroof? This test Mule obviosly did not start off life as a GT, otherwise it would be a GT limited which only comes with a sunroof and leather. I think it's just a bastardized 2.5i with a hood scoop ment only to garner attention, with out *actually* garnering attention. I think it's just a tease...and was actually being tested for an over seas market. We here in the states will just get another trim level for the 2.5i. "Now with COOL new fake STI hoodscoop to make it look like you care about performance, with out actually having any!!! Alteza tail lights sold seperately." Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Boxer Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 "Now with COOL new fake STI hoodscoop to make it look like you care about performance, with out actually having any!!! Alteza tail lights sold seperately." If this was their goal, they could have went with the drama of adding the WRX STi rear wing and a roof vane for good measure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D0WNxSH1FT Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I agree this is definetly not a preprodcution STi model... brakes are tiny. But no sunroof would also be a nod to a STi version as the WRX STi doesnt come w/ a sunroof. I think they are testing how much air is needed for the new set up. I hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Boxer Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I agree this is definetly not a preprodcution STi model... brakes are tiny. But no sunroof would also be a nod to a STi version as the WRX STi doesnt come w/ a sunroof. I think they are testing how much air is needed for the new set up. I hope. knowing how SoA operates...it could very well be a complete cherade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodan Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Hmmm.... *Non US spec bumpers and 3.0R nose *Those look like GT spec brakes to me *STI scoop - is that hood CF? Or is it just a matte paint, hard to tell maybe a 3.0R coming? That'll be a non-starter agains the competetive V6 cars without a pretty good power jump. Maybe they're just hot-weather testing a Euro car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtnSub Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Honda has a test track just outside Mojave not far from Death Valley. I bet this Subaru was on a road loop run out of this track. Many automakers use the Honda road test track for security advantages. Just a few weeks ago, I tracked a next gen BMWX5 comming out of the track part of the desert and followed it all the way to Lone Pine, where they did a U-turn and headed back to the test track (4 hour loop). They had a tail car (330i sport) and were not happy that I stuck with them in my LegGT wagon. They varied speed from 60 to 90+ and did a few acceleration hits to dump my LegGT wagon, but surprise, I never lost a foot on them. Given that I never held up a camera, they seemed to relax and waived as they did their U-turn. Fun stuff, on the way to Mammoth for a bit of Mtn Biking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mui01 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Larger hood scoop for the larger beast under the hood. Kick the sleeper look goodbye! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQC049 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I think it they are testing some sort of new setup. I will not speculate as to what is under the hood, only time will tell. Super JDM part out: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65039 PM me an offer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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