2008 Subaru Legacy "tuned by STI" (JDM)

[mikeyb]

It's been a year since the last JDM Legacy "tuned by STI" hit Subaru's home-market showrooms, and like clockwork, the new version has been announced. The package is available for the Legacy Touring Wagon and the Legacy B4 sedan. The "tuned by STI" cars are based on the 2.0 GT spec.B package, which plants a 260-hp/253 lb-ft (5AT) or 280-hp/253 lb-ft (6MT) turbo four-cylinder underhood. From there, a full STI visual upgrade is applied, and additional enhancements/accessories include:

• STI 18" wheels
• STI leather key case
• McIntosh audio system
• HDD navigation system
• STI springs and dampers
• STI strut tower bar
• Brembo brakes
• STI sport muffler
• STI-branded sill plates
• STI-programmed ECU

Power is delivered to all four wheels via a 5-speed auto with the Prodrive-developed Sportshift or a traditional 6-speed manual. As was the case last time, we can't get them here. The wagon looks great, of course, which makes us feel even worse, since we're now limited to just the Outback in that body style.

[Source: Subaru]

 

[BlackCherry06]

Please tell me that it's not ONLY available with an automatic (not that I care really because I wouldn't buy one, but....)

 

[mikeyb]

^^I guess you did not read the whole article.

Power is delivered to all four wheels via a 5-speed auto with the Prodrive-developed Sportshift or a traditional 6-speed manual.

 

[genericuser]

crimeny.. I'd sacrifice organs to get that wagon. (omg)

 

[Flash5]

Thats what subie should be puttin out.

 

[thaikim]

sexay (2thumbs)

 

[masube81]

niceee...

 

[shamrock]

yea but I dont think its coming to the US. Thats how subaru is they make the good stuff and keep it all to themselves

 

[mikeyb]

yea but I dont think its coming to the US. Thats how subaru is they make the good stuff and keep it all to themselves

The actual cars will not be sold here but the parts will be sold at the parts counter.

 

[SuperStretch18]

I would be driving the sedan now if it was available in the US. But, it seems that all automakers (even the domestics) keep a lot of the really interesting stuff out of the states...

 

[shamrock]

I would be driving the sedan now if it was available in the US. But, it seems that all automakers (even the domestics) keep a lot of the really interesting stuff out of the states...

Yea like Ford with that focus ST/turbo charged. I mean its not the greatest car in the world, but they should have released it here as well, morons

 

[CantCMe]

i like...i'll take mine in black please.

 

[mikeyb]

I would take a Satin White one again.

 

[-pixy-]

crimeny.. I'd sacrifice organs to get that wagon. (omg)

(mswerd) who needs 2 kidneys and 2 lungs?

 

[mikeyb]

(mswerd) who needs 2 kidneys and 2 lungs?

You do if you are Klingon.

 

[genericuser]

(mswerd) who needs 2 kidneys and 2 lungs?

lungs I need because they are still pretty black.

I could part with a kidney.

 

[-pixy-]

You do if you are Klingon.

Would a Klingon drive a Subaru?

 

[mikeyb]

Would a Klingon drive a Subaru?

I do not think so. Maybe a M1 Abrams tank.

 

[Rogue]

too bad you can't get a regular wagon with a stick in the states. I'd love a Legacy wagon.

 

[WaxiP5]

too bad you can't get a regular wagon with a stick in the states. I'd love a Legacy wagon.

Not true. Subaru of America released a Legact GT Wagon in 5 speed manual in both Limited (leather, wood, moonroof) and base trim. This was only available as a 2005 model year...I own one