From: http://www.apexjapan.com/rumours/main.html

>The entire Subaru lineup will be pressurized for at least the top->end offerings in most to all international markets. For the U.S. >specifically, which is the focus of Subaru's current efforts, this >means that the Forester, Baja, and next version of the Legacy >will be turbocharged with intercooled single turbo systems. Of >particular note is the fact that all of them will not be using 2.0->litre turbo motors, but instead variants of the 2.5-litre turbo >found in the upcoming USDM STi. And contrary to rumours >otherwise, that is not an existing 2.5-litre block adapted to a >high-pressure lifestyle, but is indeed a whole new block >designed for pooowaaah. The Legacy, Forester and Baja will not >be running the 300hp/300ft/lb lifestyle designated for the rich >and famous STi, instead featuring power in the 220-260hp >range with gobs of tarmac destroying low-end torque. The new >Legacy is a ******* of a car, btw, and a source says it goes >much better than the oh-so-last-week-news B4. It is likely to be >sharper, with more responsive steering, more aggressive >suspension and enough rubber to keep this lighter B4 >replacement out of the weeds. Sounds like a S401 for the >masses! There is no story on what happens to the WRX, and it's >likely to keep the 2.0-litre turbo unit, given the marketplace in >Europe and Asia greatly prefers the tax bracket that motor and >car size fits in. Recent USDM STi rumours points towards it not >only being more manly than any other STi in the marketplace, >but also lighter on it's feet, though probably not the wallet. STi >is allegedly working on getting this car to around the weight of >a stripped down STi Type C, but with all the goodies intact. For >some reason, 300hp, 300ft/lb's of torque in a 3000lb awd >cannon shot sounds almost poetic to this bearer of good gossip.


So forget about any concerns about the 2.5 and it's inherent pressurized problems...can you imagine 260 out of the box, not too mention the aftermarket stuff that will be availiable?? Front mounted intercooler, bigger turbo, better mapped ECU and maybe exhaust and intake...jesus H. christ...we are talking 320 of RELIABLE horses easy w/ not a whole lot of more money...wow
Thank you Subaru. I guess about this time next year we should be seeing the cars in the dealership...like any new car or redesigned model (except Honda/Toyota) I am going to wait for the 05 1/2 model or 06 model. Let them work out the bugs that truly can't be found until cars are driven everyday by consumers.

Anyhow Cheers!
Dave