Performance Review: Subaru Legacy 2.0 Turbo - [1992]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Subaru Legacy Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Subaru Legacy 2.0 Turbo is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 1992. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 1993 Jaguar XJ 220 S 3.5 V6 Turbo and the 1992 Bugatti EB110 SuperSport.This particular Subaru Legacy has a 1994cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a F formation.

Alternative Petrol F4's includes the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch

The Legacy shares its Petrol F4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch and the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch. 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 1377 kgs (3035 lbs) this makes the Subaru Legacy 2.0 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica 5.2 V10 or the give or take 50kg.

The Subaru Legacy shares the same bhp with the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp)

In terms of power the 1994cc 16V F4 engine produces 197 bhp (146 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (177 bhp) or the 2020 Audi A1 Sportback 40 TFSI S tronic S line (197 bhp).

The Turbo F4 throws out 193 lb-ft (261.6 Nm) @ 3600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2020 Audi A1 A1 Sportback 35 TFSI S tronic S line (184 lb-ft) or the 2020 Abarth 695 70th Anniversario 1.4 Turbo (184 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 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T AWD (168.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Subaru Legacy.

The Subaru Legacy has a Power to weight ratio of 143.0 bhp per ton and 140.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 1992 Legacy competing with the 2022 Volkswagen-VW Arteon 2.0T AWD (168.0 bhp per ton) or the 1981 Mitsubishi Lancer 2000 Turbo 2nd Gen (168.0 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 140.1 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 1995 Fiat Coupe 2.0 16V Turbo (165.1 lb-ft per ton) or the 2013 Lexus RC 350 3.5 V6 (165.1 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 2.0 Turbo 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 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R (6.50 secs) the or the 2016 Abarth 124 Spider 1.4 Turbo (6.50 secs). This Subaru Legacy 2.0 Turbo 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 1971 Jaguar E Type 5.3L V12 2+2

When talking about the performance of the Subaru Legacy on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.07 secs @ 90.7 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1971 Jaguar E Type 5.3L V12 2+2 (15.01 secs), the 2015 Ford Focus ST-3 2.0 Turbo (15.01 secs), and the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 (15.03 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 1992 version of the Subaru Legacy 2.0 Turbo has a maximum speed of 136mph.

Top Speed of the 1992 Legacy equals the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (147 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 1992 Subaru Legacy 2.0 Turbo then how about the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (147 mph), the 2012 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Roadster (147 mph), or the 2010 Peugeot 308 1.6 GTi (147 mph).

Related Links:

1992 Legacy Rivals List.

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