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What year Legacy has a turbo?

The Subaru Legacy has offered a turbocharged engine option in various model years throughout its production history. The specific year when the Legacy had a turbo variant can vary depending on the generation and market.


Subaru Legacy Turbo Availability


According to the information gathered from various sources, the Subaru Legacy has had a turbocharged engine option in the following model years:



  • 1990-1994 (1st generation): The Legacy offered a turbocharged 2.0-liter flat-four engine in certain markets, including Japan and Europe.

  • 1998-2004 (3rd generation): The Legacy GT model was available with a turbocharged 2.0-liter or 2.5-liter flat-four engine.

  • 2005-2009 (4th generation): The Legacy GT and Legacy GT Limited trims were offered with a turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four engine.

  • 2010-2014 (5th generation): The Legacy 2.4GT and Legacy 2.4GT Limited models featured a turbocharged 2.4-liter flat-four engine.

  • 2015-present (6th generation): The current-generation Legacy offers a turbocharged 2.4-liter flat-four engine in the Legacy XT and Legacy Touring XT trims.


So in summary, the Subaru Legacy has had a turbocharged engine option available in multiple generations, with the most recent being the current 6th generation model.

Is a 1997 Subaru Legacy GT turbo?


GT (1993–1998)
The new engine, known as the EJ20H, operated with one small turbocharger at low engine speeds to give good throttle response, supplemented by a second turbocharger at high engine speeds for additional power.



Does the 2015 Subaru Legacy have turbo?


A turbocharged EJ25 engine arrived with the fifth-generation Legacy in the 2010 model year, but bowed out when the sixth-generation Legacy arrived in the 2015 model year. That brings us to the 30th birthday of the Legacy in 2019.



Which year is the Subaru Legacy best?


For the most reliable Subaru Legacy year in this lineup, we recommend picking up the 2006 and 2007 model years due to their excellent reliability ratings and fuel economy. Both 2006 and 2007 Subaru Legacy models received the “Seal of Awesome” award from CarComplaints.com.



Which Subaru models come with a turbo?


Subaru offers a diverse lineup of models available with a turbocharged engine: the adventure-seeking Outback, the fun and sporty WRX, the convenient and stylish Legacy, and the spacious Ascent.



Does the 1998 Subaru Legacy GT have a turbo?


Stock #5997Subaru's jump into the new millennium came in 1998, and the BH5 Legacy carried the torch for the brand's latest and greatest offerings. Still boasting the brand's refined twin-turbocharged flat four and surefooted AWD, these wagons make for comfortable, sporty, and stylish daily commuters.



When did Subaru start using Turbo?


Turbocharging has been enhancing the driveability of Subaru vehicles since 1983, when the GL Turbo Wagon was introduced. Since then, turbocharging has allowed Subaru cars and SUVs to dominate vehicles with much larger engines, and still return outstanding fuel economy.



Does the 2012 Subaru Legacy have a turbo?


The 2.5GT gets a turbocharged version of the base model's boxer-4 and produces 265 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual is the only transmission choice. It goes from zero to 60 mph in a rapid 5.7 seconds. Estimated fuel economy is 18/25/21.



How much horsepower does a Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT turbo have?


250 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine

Horsepower250 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque250 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
Valves16
Cam typeDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Valve timingVariable



Which Subaru Legacy models have turbo?


Sport and Touring XT models come with a 260-hp turbocharged 2.4-liter four-cylinder. All Legacy models have all-wheel drive and a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT).



Does a 2013 Subaru Legacy have a turbo?


2013 Subaru Legacy models
The 2013 Subaru Legacy is a five-passenger sedan offered in six trim levels: 2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited, 2.5i Sport, 3.6R,and 3.6R Limited. The numbers refer to engine displacement. The turbocharged 2.5GT has been discontinued for 2013.


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