The car isnt going to be a true B4 as in the 2.0 litre engine w twin turbos. It is supposed to be the 2.5 litre engine with a single turbo. about 10 less horse power but more tourque. from what i read they also plan to use the the 3.0 litre engine a little later.

 

I have that magazine too. The article says it will be the SAME ONE that is hitting Japan this May, only we will get it a year later. So yes it will be all new with a slight face lift it says, the 2.5 engine with a single turbo at 270 HP, 17 inch wheels, etc. They said the old B4 was too slow with low end torgue with the 2.0 and the twin turbos and that is why it is being changed in Japan and then brought here for a 2005 model. So we will see what we get when it arrives in Japan in just 4 months! Yippie!!

 

woot!

 

Remember Everyone! The US version is 99.8% not going to be called the "B4", rather will be under a different badge This is from a reliable Legacy source! Those who know him, know him as shirokuma But still, uber fast Legacy! woohoo!

/Mark

 

I think that part of the reason it wont be called the B4 is that it wont have the twin or "Bi" turbos wich is what the "B" in B4 stands for.

 

Actually it does mean Boxer 4 but i think the 4 is awd. about 10 mins after I posted I remebered that.

B4 definately sounds better to us but they'll probably call it something like XT like they are doing with the Forester.

 

January Car and Driver- Yes it is on newstands NOW. It is a small article on page 25. It says:

1) We are getting the same Legacy here in 2004 (2005 model) that is out this May in Japan (2004 model there).
2)It will have larger brakes 3) 17 inch Wheels with Bridgestone Potenzas 4) A minor facelift 5) a 2.5 engine with a single turbo at ~270 HP 6) It will sell for ~$30,000. 7) Same suspension setup, although it will be tuned more stiffly. 8) Two transissions, either a 5 speed manual or a manumatic auto. That's all it says, but if you are like me, you will have to go buy the magazine yourself to be sure it is true. Also, it does not say if it will be out in a wagon also.

Heather

 

I got a Legacy the same time I got the WRX and while the WRX gets more time from me I have been finding myself more and more inspired by my Legacy. Seeing that add really got me excited. Its about time Subaru started showing its true potentila to more than soccer moms. (no offence mom). Im getting tired of seeing Accords and Maximas everywhere. I think I said it before, but t looks like it may be time to start saving again.