Subaru Legacy BL5- A Fuel Efficient Car

Overview

The Sedan Legacy B15 began to be issued in 2003. It was inherited and developed the concept of its predecessor, but at the same time acquired a sportier image. Furthermore, in its exterior design is felt a dynamic external dimensions finally reached the 3rd size. This car has excellent aerodynamic data. High aerodynamic characteristics provide fuel savings, especially when driving at high speeds, and improved manageability while increasing the stability of the movement. An increase in the outer dimensions essentially leads to an increase in vehicle weight. However, the designers of the Legacy BI5 made every effort to ensure that this did not happen.


Engine of Subaru Legacy BI5

And thanks to the change of the motor position has been achieved not only to reduce the weight of 4WD, but also improve the ride characteristics. In addition, weight loss was also achieved by the use of lighter materials. Legacy engines equipped with a horizontally-opposed arrangement 4 or 6 cylinders. The most powerful in their lineup is the 2-liter DOHC engine with turbocharging, followed by 3-liter DOHC engine with variable valve valve, then - naturally aspirated 2-liter DOHC with variable valve flaps and, finally, 2-liter SOHC. Body 3-liter comes with bumper modification of the original design, which gives it a unique appearance.


Features

Demand for the new car has exceeded all expectations. Within ten days after the start of sales of the number of orders significantly exceeded the monthly sales plan. In November 2003, the Subaru Legacy was awarded the nomination "The best car”. The launch of the sedan Legacy BI5 offered to trim «i», «R», «GT» and «GT Spec B», where the most expensive versions were available a DVD with 7-inch touch screen navigation system and warning of traffic jams, power seats and leather upholstery, audio Macintosh high-end, large electric sunroof, alarm system, Xenon headlights and alloy wheels 18 "and other options that are responsible for increased comfort and improved appearance.


Engine

The body 3-liter modification completed bumper original design, which gives it a unique appearance. In 2006, the car passed the stage of "rejuvenation" - grille, bumpers, and hood. This generation is rich in a variety of special and limited editions. Legacy BI5 is equipped with 4- and 6-cylinder engines with horizontally-opposed layout. Until 2008, the most powerful in their lineup is the 2-liter DOHC engine with turbocharging, followed by a 3-liter engine 24DOHC with variable valve valve, then - naturally aspirated 2-liter DOHC with variable valve valves and, finally, the 2-liter SOHC.


Later in sale version with 2.5-liter engines: atmospheric, turbo SOHC and DOHC. The latter - 285 hp in combination with a manual transmission - was presented modification S402, divided between a sedan and a station wagon. Suspension from the previous generation of structurally changed the rack front, rear - multi-link.


Security

The structure of security systems Legacy BI5 includes front airbags, child seat anchorage; the body is equipped with a rugged Door stiffness, safety belts - with pre-tensioners. From electronic systems are ABS (Antilock Braking System), Brake Assist (Brake Assist), and EBD (electronic brake force distribution). Options: side airbags and traction control. In the more expensive models in the list of available equipment - active headrests, electronic stability control system.
 

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