Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Performance

The Subaru Legacy has always separated itself from the rest of the mid-sized cars it competes with. The 2011 Legacy 2.5 GT is no exception to this rule.

Engine

The 2011 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT is fitted with a 2.5-liter, turbocharged, horizontally opposed four-cylinder, also called a "boxer" engine. This 16-valve, DOHC engine produces 265 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 258 foot-pounds of torque at 2,000 rpm.

Driveline

This vehicle is fitted with a six-speed manual transmission only; no automatic option is available. As with all Subarus since 1998, the Legacy 2.5 GT is an all-wheel-drive vehicle.

Fuel

The 2011 Legacy 2.5 GT is rated a respectable 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway. Subaru fitted this vehicle with an 18.5-gallon fuel tank, meaning it can travel 333 to 462 miles between fill-ups.

Acceleration

Being a family car typically means sacrificing performance. The 2011 Legacy 2.5 GT does not live by this rule, as the turbocharged 2.5-liter and all-wheel-drive launch this mid-sized car from 0 to 60 mph in 5.7 seconds.

References

• MSN Autos: 2011 Subaru Legacy Overview
• MSN Autos: 2011 Subaru Legacy Engine & Fuel Specs
• Edmunds: 2011 Subaru Legacy Full Review