Performance Review: Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT DIT - [2012]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Subaru Legacy Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT DIT is the 8 speed / Auto version and was first brought out in 2012. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2012 Bugatti Veyron 16.4 Grand Sport Vitesse and the 2013 Porsche 918 Spyder 4.6 V8.This particular Subaru Legacy has a 1998cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a F formation.

Alternative Petrol F4's includes the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch

The Legacy shares its Petrol F4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch and the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Legacy's All Wheel Drive, Hatchback combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1560 kgs (3439 lbs) this makes the Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT DIT in the same weight category as the 2023 Ferrari SF 90 XX Stradale 4.0 V8 Hybrid or the give or take 50kg.

The Subaru Legacy shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 1998cc 16V F4 engine produces 296 bhp (220 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Turbo F4 throws out 295 lb-ft (399.9 Nm) @ 2000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 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 1961 Jaguar E Type 3.8l Coupe (214.7 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Subaru Legacy.

The Subaru Legacy has a Power to weight ratio of 189.7 bhp per ton and 189.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2012 Legacy competing with the 1961 Jaguar E Type 3.8l Coupe (214.7 bhp per ton) or the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel VXR8 Tourer 6.2 V8 (214.6 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 189.1 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 1996 Lotus Esprit S4 3.5 V8 Turbo (214.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 2004 Chrysler 300 6.1 SRT-8 (213.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.10 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.3 secs, this made the Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT DIT as fast as the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (5.10 secs) the or the 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition (5.10 secs). This Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT DIT is also faster than the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (5.20 secs) the and the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (5.20 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Legacy and the 1971 Maserati Bora 4.7 V8

When talking about the performance of the Subaru Legacy on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.84 secs @ 98.8 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1971 Maserati Bora 4.7 V8 (13.78 secs), the 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition (13.78 secs), and the 1973 Ferrari 308 GT/4 3.0L V8 (13.80 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2012 version of the Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT DIT has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2012 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 2012 Subaru Legacy B4 2.0 GT DIT 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:

2012 Legacy Rivals List.

A Brief History of Subaru

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