1989
Subaru Legacy RS Turbo
The Legacy RS was Subaru's first serious performance car: a 197 hp turbocharged flat-four with symmetrical AWD. It set a 24-hour world speed record of 223 km/h average at the Nürburgring circuit, establishing Subaru's performance credentials.
Sports Saloon
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 2.0L EJ20K DOHC flat-4 Turbo |
| Displacement | 1,994 cc |
| Horsepower | 197 hp |
| Torque | 245 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | AWD (symmetrical) |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Fuel Economy | 10.5 L/100 km |
| 0–60 mph | 6.4 s |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h |
| Length | 4,545 mm |
| Width | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,595 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,305 kg |
| MSRP Range | ¥2,200,000 (Japan, 1989) |