Subaru Legacy (third generation)
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| Overview | |
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| Manufacturer | Subaru (Fuji Heavy Industries) |
| Production | 1998–2004 |
| Model years | 1999–2004 |
| Assembly | Lafayette, Indiana, USA |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Mid-size |
| Body style | "B" pillar Hardtop and Wagon |
| Layout | Front engine, four-wheel drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine |
2.0 L SOHC 137 hp (102 kW) H4 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,760 mm (187.4 in) (wagon) 4,680 mm (184.4 in) (sedan) |
| Width | 1,740 mm (68.7 in) (Int'l) 1,694 mm (66.7 in) (Japan) |
| Height | 1,410 mm (55.7 in) (sedan) 1,510 mm (59.6 in) (wagon) 1,440 mm (56.5 in) (Brighton wagon) |
| Curb weight | 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) max |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Legacy 2nd gen |
| Successor | Legacy 4th gen |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Subaru Legacy Lancaster (Japan) Subaru Legacy Outback (Europe) |
| Production | 1999–2004 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door station wagon 4-door sedan (USA only) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5L SOHC 165 hp (123 kW) H4 3.0L DOHC 212 hp (158 kW) H6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm (104.3 in) |
| Length | 4,760.0 mm (187.4 in) (wagon) 4,683.8 mm (184.4 in) (sedan) |
| Width | 1,745 mm (68.7 in) (Int'l) 1,694 mm (66.7 in) (Japan) |
| Height | 1,607.8 mm (63.3 in) (2000–02 wagon) 1,579.9 mm (62.2 in) (2003–04 wagon) 1,480.8 mm (58.3 in) (sedan) |
2.0 L SOHC 137 hp (102 kW) H4
2.0 L DOHC 165 hp (123 kW) H4
2.0 L DOHC 280 hp (210 kW) twin turbo H4 manual
2.0 L DOHC 265 hp (198 kW) twin turbo H4 automatic
2.5 L SOHC 165 hp (123 kW) H4
Subaru launched the third generation Japanese and world-market Legacy in June 1998, while the North American model was introduced in May 1999 for the 2000 model year. In all markets except for the United States, production lasted through 2002, with a limited production Blitzen model sold mid-cycle under the 2003 model year in Japan. Production in the United States lasted through 2004.
At its introduction in 1999, it won the Automotive Researchers' and Journalists' Conference Car of the Year award in Japan.
All models were equipped with standard, symmetrical all wheel drive. World-market and Japanese models ranged from a normally aspirated 2.0 liter flat-4 to the EZ30 in the 3.0R model. Even though dimensions became mid-sized, it was still rated by the EPA as a compact car.
Flat roof wagons are no longer manufactured worldwide, and instead the raised roof is used for both the Legacy wagon and Legacy Outback (Lancaster in Japan).
In 2001 the EZ30, a newly designed 3.0 L H6 was offered in the Outbacks.
The Legacy is the only vehicle in this class that provides AWD as standard equipment.
The Blitzen model ("blitzen" is German for lighting) was the result of a collaboration with design house Porsche Design, and featured many unique parts and paint schemes, and was the top level luxury sport package from Subaru, using items from their STi performance division. The wheels, body kit, and interior were all designed by this German group. It also featured an implementation of Aisin Seiki's new sequential automatic gearbox, the first use of sequential-shifting on a production Subaru model. The model was refreshed in 2002 with an updated design. The model was refreshed again in 2003 with the interior designed by Andreas Zapatinas.
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