Subaru Legacy spec.B and Impreza WRX TR Make Auto Show Debut at 2005 SEMA Show
Impreza WRX TR is "Tuner Ready" with New 230-hp Turbo Engine, Upgraded Chassis and Affordable Price
New Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B Limited to 500 Numbered Units
Subaru of America, Inc. will showcase two of its newest high-performance models at the 2005 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 1-4. The 2006 Impreza WRX TR and the limited edition Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B will make their North American show debut at the industry's premier automotive specialty performance products trade event. Subaru is America's All-Wheel Drive leader, with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive standard on every vehicle in its model line.
For 2006, Subaru has considerably upped the ante in the high-performance arena with a restyled and expanded Impreza WRX line featuring a new 230-horsepower 2.5-liter engine. The new Subaru Impreza WRX TR model, and a new, limited edition Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B model, both fit the SEMA spirit of individualization and performance.
The WRX TR is the "Tuner Ready" version of this legendary performance car, featuring the new, more powerful engine and at a lower price. Combining the newly fortified punch of the 2006 WRX with the interior content and exterior trim from the Impreza 2.5 i Sedan allows for a lower entry-level price point.
Subaru dealers offer a range of Genuine Subaru Accessories that allow WRX buyers to customize and tune their cars for both performance and appearance. Customers can choose from parts in the Subaru Performance Tuning (SPT) catalog and from Subaru Tecnica International (STI). Subaru will showcase a number of these performance parts during a special on-site vehicle build-up at the SEMA show by a Subaru Senior Master Technician.
Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B, powered by a 250-horsepower intercooled turbo Boxer engine, is a limited edition "factory custom" with special paint, wheels and interior, and exclusive Bilstein Sport Suspension unavailable on any other Legacy model. In addition, the Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B features a standard Subaru Navigation System. Only 500 of these special models will be available.
The Subaru WRX TR and Legacy 2.5 GT spec.B models are equipped exclusively with a 5-speed manual transmission. Subaru employs five different versions of its Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system through its 2006 model line, depending on the model and transmission. In all Subaru models with a 5-speed manual transmission, the All-Wheel Drive system uses a viscous coupling locking bevel-gear center differential integrated into the transmission. This full-time All- Wheel Drive system distributes engine power 50:50, with the viscous coupling transferring more power to the wheels with the best traction should slippage occur.
The Subaru display at the SEMA show will also host a selection of Subaru vehicles specially modified by third parties. In addition, a number of accomplished drivers of Subaru racing vehicles will also be on hand during the SEMA show. These stars of the rally, drag racing and road racing circuits have all achieved enormous success driving the All-Wheel Drive cars bearing the 6-star Subaru logo.
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