Fans of sporty Subaru wagons can stretch their imagination a bit and beef up the package with some turbochargers and modifications to make the car cooler. The 2010 Legacy GTk concept looks perfect for the track and fit to battle it out in an autocross.

The Legacy GTk is designed to satisfy the cravings of performance enthusiasts who look for something more than a family wagon. The concept car was worked on by SVI or Specialized Vehicles Inc. and features a custom bumper with fog-lights, smoked tail lights, black-out headlights, modified roof, and black-red paint scheme.

The engine was also modified and paired with a manual six-speed transmission. The designers also recalibrated the ECU and modified the exhaust system. All these changes help in liberating about 300 horsepower and a torque of 350 lb-ft from the installed powerplant.

The power is really felt because of other essentials like a short-throw shifter, modified center differential, a suspension kit from Bilstein, and Brembo brake setup.

The WRX STI was specifically designed by the Subaru Performance Tuning team so owners can toy with their ride while at home following the SPT guide. The car has a 315 horspower, 2.5L engine.

The VIP concept, on the other hand, follows a luxury theme inspired by VIP rides in New York, Los Angeles, and Tokyo. The eye catchers for this one are the huge luxury rims and the very low ride.

The facelift given to the 2010 Outback is better than the shape of the Legacy, but some of the design details are not appreciated by Subaru enthusiasts. There are more things to rejoice for other than good looks it seems, and being best in fuel mileage and being the Top Safety Pick of IIHS are things to be proud of.

To be rated as the Top Safety Pick, a vehicle must pass with flying colors the crash testing of the IIHS which will subject the car to simulated collisions from the rear, side, and front. The vehicle must also have an excellent electronic control for stability.

Subaru celebrates the feat because the recognition from the IIHS comes with vehicles that are lighter or just about the same poundage as previous Subie models.

The Japanese car maker executives pay tribute to their designers and engineers for the Top Safety Pick achievement from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety. They see it as proof that they are on the right path in producing not only fun and nice looking cars but safe rides for their consumers.

The light body configuration of the Subaru’s gets the applause for the 31mpg highway mileage fuel efficiency. The lesser pounds work in combo with the 170hp engine with the Lineartronic transmission.

The concept car will give car lovers a glimpse of what the car maker has stored for them when it comes to production in 2010. The car is being released in celebration of the 20th year of its production.

The lines of the car will give it a stockier look and an aggressive stance compared to its older brothers. The new Legacy will have a sportier look achieved by flaring front fenders and a smaller front fascia.

The car manufacturer does not have a photo release of the interiors of the new Legacy as of press time but promised that it centers on providing a comfortable environment for the driver and for the other occupants through modern and innovative architecture.

The Subaru Legacy concept does not only boast of good exterior looks and fancy interiors but also of a good power plant under its hood. Bolted to this car is a 3.6L six cylinder boxer engine from the Tribeca. The production car though will not sport the same engine so buyers can expect a similar engine installed on the current Legacy.

The Legacy series entered the market in 1989 coming from Subaru’s assembly line in Gunma, Japan and its off shore factory in Lafayette, Indiana. The US production accounts for 43% of the volume.

The Legacy earns praises from car experts for its reliability and excellent performance on the road. The car also has excellent safety records coupled with its dependability that is attributed to the symmetrical all wheel drive system of Subaru.

It is the same with the reputed Japanese car Subaru and they too are interested in protecting the environment and keeping this in mind they are manufacturing cars that are fuel-efficient. Owners of Subaru will be pleased to know that the manufacturers of this car have achieved a record of sorts by being the first auto manufacturing plant that recycles all material that are wasted during manufacturing. All such wastes are recycled and nothing goes into a landfill. Subaru is credited with manufacturing cars that are the most fuel efficient.

Then there are the Forester, Outback and Legacy models that are manufactured by Subaru which are classified as PZEV (partial zero emission vehicles). These cars meet the stringent super ultra low emission vehicle exhaust emission standard laid down by the State of California. Owners of Subaru will be proud to know that in certain smoggy urban areas, the output of Subaru’s PZEV vehicles exhaust is actually cleaner than the smog in the atmosphere. The EPA (environment protection agency) of the U.S. has also certified Subaru’s PZEV vehicles as environment friendly. What more needs one say?