© Price as (ested S27 S90 Base price $26,408 Tepe + deor, 5 nassenger sedan Lasout transverse bront engine fall-ame 4WD ® Engine 2.212 ce 4 eviinder. SOHC, 16 valves, weturbocharger, onvulti- point fuel injection © Horsepower 160 @ S600 tpi. © Transmission 5) spd. manual or electrically controled 4 spd. automatic © Tires 195/60 HRIS all-season radials © Curb weight 1461 ke, 3.220 Ibs, Wheelbase 2.581 mm/101.6 in. Length 3,210 mm /177.6 in, Width 1,690 mm, 66.5 in. Height 1,350 mim ‘53.5 in. Yrupk space S23 149 cute. Fuel economy ave. 10.5 1. 100 km, 28 mpg. Warrants Basic 3 yrs/60.000 kim Powertrain 5 yrs/100,000 kin Friday, Cecember 21. 1990 - North Snore News - 21 WEWS photos Neil Lucente Subaru Legacy Well-equipped car is in a class of itsown IF SUBARU had a motto, it would probably be, ‘Dare to be different.* Subaru was a pioneer in the use of full-time four-wheel-drive in its passenger cars, and is presently only one of two car companies to offer WD on all of its models (the other is Audi). Subaru is also the only car company to offer a continuously variable transmission (in the sub- compact Justy). The ECVT Operates like an automatic 44 While its looks are nothing to get too excited about, its engineering is anything but duil. There's more technology packed into this compact car than in any other four-door sedan in its class. 99 transmission, except that there are no discernible shifting points. In addition, Subaru is one of the few automakers to offer hori- zontally-opposed engines (cylinders are opposite each other instead of in-line or in a V_ pat- THE LEGACY Turbo has a dual personality. On the one hand, it’s a roomy, comfortable five- passenger family sedan. On the other, it's a fast, turbo-charged perfor- mance car with full-time four-wheel-drive and an- ti-lock brakes for im- proved traction and brak- ing in wet and slippery conditions. The vehicie shown here courtesy of Specialty Motors Ltd. tern), The only two other manu- facturers offering this type of engine in Canada are Ferrari and Porsche (nice company?). With “Subaru'’s reputation in mind, I didn’t expect the new Legacy Turbo tv be like other cars. While its looks are nothing to get too excited about, its engineering is anything but dull. There's more technology packed into this compact car than in any other four-door sedan in its class. Based on the Legacy four-door sedan which was first introduced last year, the Legacy Turbo's standard equipment includes a turbocharged 2.2 itre four cyl- inder engine, full-time four- wheel-drive, ABS anti-lock brakes, four wheel disc brakes, a very well-equipped interior, plus room for five and their luggage. Is a perfect car for families who love skiing, or those who do a lot of winter driving. The Legacy's full-time 4WD system (which remains engaged all of the time} normally allocates power to the front wheels, but should they lose traction, up to 50 per cent of the power can be transferred to the rear wheels. Full-time 4WD systems are par- Ucularly useful on snowy, icy, wet or slick surfaces. Combined with the Legacy Turbo’s standard an- ti-lock braking system (which pre- vents the wheels from locking up in panic braking situations), the Legacy Turbo is a comparatively safe car to drive in inclement conditions. its turbocharged 2.2 litre, four cylinder aluminum alloy engine with four valves per cylinder de- velops 160 horsepower, compared to 130 for the normally-aspirated motor. Significantly, more of this power iy available at lower engine revolutions for improved torque dow-speed pulling power) ins the turbo ognwine thar ap the fon- Greg TEST DRIVE turbocharged engine. The penalty paid for the added weight of the 4WD_ hardware, turbocharger and extra features is poorer fuel economy. Compared to the front-wheel-drive Legacy, the Legacy Turbo’s fuel economy drops an average of 15 per cent. Transport Canada ratings are 32 mpg/highway, 23 mpg/city. As mentioned, the interior is well-equipped. Standard interior fare includes air conditioning, an 80 watt AM/FM_ stereo cassette with equalizer, electric sunroof, contoured height adjustable sports seats, split fold-down rear seats, and leather-covered steering wheel, shift knob and hand brake lever. The Legacy Turbo is alone in its class. As far as f can determine, there are no other four-door sedans udder $30,000 equipped this well, Wo you require this specialized level of performance, safety and practicality, the Legacy Turbo is certainly worth a look. This car ts sold an the North Shore at Specialty Motors.