Performance Review: Subaru Legacy 3.6 R - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Subaru Legacy Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Subaru Legacy 3.6 R is the 6 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.This particular Subaru Legacy has a 3630cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 6 cylinders in a F formation.

Alternative Petrol F6's includes the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS

The Legacy shares its Petrol F6 engine configuration with the likes of the 2017 Porsche 911 GT2 RS and the 2016 Porsche 911 Turbo S 991 II. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Legacy's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1663 kgs (3666 lbs) this makes the Subaru Legacy 3.6 R in the same weight category as the 2022 Chevrolet Camaro SS 6.2 V8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Subaru Legacy shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 3630cc 24V F6 engine produces 256 bhp (190 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (266 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated F6 throws out 247 lb-ft (334.8 Nm) @ 4400 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (236 lb-ft) or the 2020 Toyota Camry TRD 3.5 V6 (267 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Subaru Legacy you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (178.8 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Subaru Legacy.

The Subaru Legacy has a Power to weight ratio of 153.9 bhp per ton and 148.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 Legacy competing with the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.3 EcoBoost Wagon (178.8 bhp per ton) or the 1999 Porsche Boxster 2.7 Roadster (178.8 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Subaru Legacy generating around 148.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo (173.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 1992 Mitsubishi 3000 GT (173.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 6.50 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 6.7 secs, this made the Subaru Legacy 3.6 R as fast as the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2018 Abarth 595 Competizione 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs) the or the 2015 Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.8 Turbo (6.50 secs). This Subaru Legacy 3.6 R is also faster than the 2018 Toyota Sequoia TRD Sport 5.7 V8 (6.60 secs) the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI S-tronic Quattro Sportback (6.60 secs) the 2014 Audi A1 1.8 TFSI S-TRONIC (6.60 secs) the and the 2013 Skoda Octavia RS TSI 2.0 Turbo (6.60 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Legacy and the 1996 Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.2 V6 Lusso

When talking about the performance of the Subaru Legacy on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.83 secs @ 92.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1996 Alfa-Romeo GTV 3.2 V6 Lusso (14.76 secs), the 2008 Pontiac G8 GT 6.0 (14.77 secs), and the 1982 Ferrari 308 GTB QV 3.0l V8 (14.78 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Subaru Legacy 3.6 R has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 Legacy equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2016 Legacy Rivals List.

A Brief History of Subaru

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