2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Spec. B

The 2009 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Special B sits at the top of the Legacy food chain with its $34,595 MSRP. It shares the turbocharged, intercooled engine in the 2.5 GT (2.5 liters, four cylinders, 243 horsepower, 241 lb-ft of torque), but gets its own fully synchronized six-speed manual transmission with no option for an automatic. And its suspension gets upgraded with sport-tuned Bilstein shocks and inverted, sturt-type aluminum alloy stabilizer bars. The 18-inch, 10-spoke wheels are aluminum alloy with a high-luster gray finish and come with 215/45 R18 89Y summer performance tires.

The exterior features a functional hood scoop, body-color side mirrors with integrated turn signals, and chrome trim on the aerodynamic side ground effects. The interior upgrades include heated and performance-designed front seats, two-position memory for the driver’s seat, leather-trimmed upholstery with Alcantara seat inserts, and titanium metallic trim on the doors and console.

By Tim O'Sullivan