Subaru Displays Legacy Gtk At SEMA Show
Published:02-November-2009
By Staff Reporter
Powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged and intercooled engine
Subaru of America is going to display the Legacy GTk, a concept for a track-ready sport wagon, at the 2009 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show at the Las Vegas Convention Center, November 3-6.
Reportedly, the Legacy GTk powertrain includes the new 6-speed manual transmission, borrowed from a 2010 Legacy 2.5GT Sedan. With a modified exhaust system and reprogrammed ECU, but no bolt-on performance parts, the 2.5-liter turbocharged and intercooled engine produces 300 hp and 350 lb.-ft. of torque, up from the stock model's 265 hp and 258 lb.-ft.
Bolt-on chassis mods make the Legacy GTk is track-ready, starting up front with an SPT strut tower brace. Suspension is lowered using Bilstein struts and suspension calibration, along with STI 'pink' springs. A full Brembo brake upgrade uses 6-piston monobloc calipers in front with 355 x 32 mm 2-piece floating cross-drilled discs and billet aluminum hats. Getting the power to the pavement are BF Goodrich P245/50 R19 Force-KDW 2 tires mounted to HRE custom 19-inch Comp wheels.
Reportedly, SVI worked with other suppliers to integrate individual sub-systems and components. Developed by JAC Products with input from Subaru, the roof cargo management hardware on the Legacy GTk wagon would provide a sleek profile while offering a functional cross bar system.
The company said that SVI applied its own custom parts, including a front air dam with fog lights; lateral hood vents; custom window tint, and, at the rear, smoked tail lights and a diffuser. The final touch from SVI is a custom black-over-red paint scheme.
