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2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R

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#1 of 75 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R by mluis

Oct 02, 2009 (7:44 pm)

Topspeed revealed a new review on the 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R, featuring details about the sedan as well as a few photos and wallpapers.
 
"The 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R Limited is an excellent import, any consumer who fails to recognize the niche market Japanese automaker’s latest mid size four door sedan as a viable option when shopping for a new car are seriously missing out. This Ruby Red Pearl 3.6 R Limited is the automaker’s top of the line Legacy, and a pleasant ..."
 



 
Here's the whole article:
2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R review
 
And also the wallpaper gallery:
2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R pictures

#2 of 75 Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R [mluis] by paisan

Oct 03, 2009 (5:27 am)

Replying to: mluis (Oct 02, 2009 7:44 pm)
My only disappointments are that there is no MT option available and that it doesn't put out at least 300hp. If you look at all the competition in this size/spot in lineup, they are all closer to 300hp.
 
-mike

#3 of 75 Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R [paisan] by eps105

Oct 04, 2009 (6:41 pm)

Replying to: paisan (Oct 03, 2009 5:27 am)
My only disappointments are that there is no MT option available and that it doesn't put out at least 300hp. If you look at all the competition in this size/spot in lineup, they are all closer to 300hp.
 
Have you actually driven one? Forget about the rated HP, Subaru tunes their engines for real-world driveability and a nice flat torque curve. This car feels like it has gobs of power to spare no matter how fast you are going. It is sublime.

#4 of 75 Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R [mluis] by ahq

Oct 05, 2009 (12:33 am)

Replying to: mluis (Oct 02, 2009 7:44 pm)
Just to clarify, the Legacy is not an import. They're manufactured in Lafayette, Indiana.

#5 of 75 Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R [eps105] by ahq

Oct 05, 2009 (12:39 am)

Replying to: eps105 (Oct 04, 2009 6:41 pm)
That's what the Legacy GT is for... although it doesn't have 300 hp, it does come with the six-speed manual transmission and 18-inch wheels. The only cars that have approximately 300 hp are the Acura TL, Infiniti G37, BMW 335i, and Audi S4... all of which are far more expensive than the Legacy, which really doesn't even compete in that class anyway.

#6 of 75 Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R [paisan] by ateixeira

Oct 05, 2009 (9:03 am)

Replying to: paisan (Oct 03, 2009 5:27 am)
I think their powertrain strategy makes sense -
 
* Turbos come with a manual.
* H6 models come in automatic.
 
I think they got it right.
 
The niche buyer who really wants a manual is more likely to tune the car, and the turbo would lend itself to tuning more easily than a NA H6.

#7 of 75 Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R [mluis] by ateixeira

Oct 05, 2009 (9:09 am)

Replying to: mluis (Oct 02, 2009 7:44 pm)
0-60 in 7.8 seconds is a bit disappointing.
 
MotorWeek got their Legacy GT (manual, turbo) to 60 in just 5.9 seconds. That's a whole bunch quicker.

#8 of 75 Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R [ateixeira] by ingvar

Oct 06, 2009 (9:47 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 05, 2009 9:09 am)
Slow car for mature adults

#9 of 75 Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R [ateixeira] by saedave

Oct 06, 2009 (10:45 am)

Replying to: ateixeira (Oct 05, 2009 9:09 am)
0-60 in 7.8 seconds is a bit disappointing
 
I recall the same number from a CR test for my 2005 Outback 3.0 R VDC. I believe the weights are not very different.
 
Strange.

#10 of 75 Re: 2010 Subaru Legacy 3.6 R [eps105] by paisan

Oct 06, 2009 (8:17 pm)

Replying to: eps105 (Oct 04, 2009 6:41 pm)
I'm well aware of the power bands that Subaru has...
 
I've had:
 
1988 XT6
1991 XT6
1992 SVX
1996 Impreza L converted to a Racecar w/4EAT
1994 Legacy SS Turbo converted to a Racecar 5MT
2005 Legacy GT Wagon 5MT
 
You take this car against most of the other mid-sized cars and you get in the 285hp range POWERING ONLY 2 WHEELS, which means your power to the ground is significantly higher than those found in the 3.6R.
 
On top of this, the "flagship" car should have the highest amount of HP available, so it should at least equal the STi power of 300hp, and should easily reach that out of a 3.6H6
 
The 6MT would be a deal breaker for me. Had they put 300+ hp and a 6MT in this car I'd have one in my driveway already. Instead, I will keep my faster 05 LGT until they can offer me a Legacy that is faster and with a 6MT in it. Heck even if they bumped the LGT in 2010 to 300hp of the STi (Put on the STi Heads, ECU, Turbo and IC) it would have been far superior than lobbing in the 265hp WRX motor/turbo/IC/heads)
 
I think the Legacy line will sell a lot and bring over a lot of the generic Honda/Toyota folks and that's great. Unfortunately nothing in the lineup for my own personal preferences.
 
-mike
Subaru Guru and Track Instructor

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