Subaru Legacy
Subaru reveals Legacy GTk Concept during the 2009 SEMA
Aside from their teasers on the Legacy VIP and WRX STI concept cars, Subaru also lifts the covers off a third concept vehicle during the recent SEMA motor show. This is also based on the 2010 Legacy.
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.
Subaru Outback and Legacy get Safest Ride stamp from IIHS
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety or IIHS has given the Subaru 2010 Legacy and 2010 Outback as the safest cars consumers can have based on their crash test results.
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.