JDM Subaru Legacy Second Generation

1993/4 Subaru Legacy Touring Sports GT

1993/4 Subaru Legacy Touring Sports GT

The second generation Subaru Legacy was launched in Japan at the Tokyo International Motor Show on 7th October 1993 with two basic body styles; the four-door Touring Sports (model code BD, renamed to Touring Sedan in 1995) or five-door stepped-roof Touring Wagon (model code BG).

Both body styles were available with either all-range electronically controlled four-speed automatic trans­mission or five-speed manual trans­mission. The selectable four-wheel drive system used on entry-level manual trans­mission cars in the first generation Subaru Legacy range was no longer available, and Subaru’s full-time symmetrical four-wheel drive system was standard on all models throughout the second generation range, with certain non-turbo models also being offered as front-wheel drive.

Second Generation cars continued in production at Subaru’s Gunma factory in Japan until November 1998, with revisions to the range in June 1996 and September 1997. Production at Subaru’s SIA factory (Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc.) in North America continued until late 1999, building cars for the American and European markets. The SIA site also built a third body style for the American market, the flat-roof estate (model code BK), but this webpage only deals with vehicles built for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) so these vehicles are not included here.

Revision “A” (October 1993–May 1996)

From launch in October 1993, production of the JDM Subaru Legacy remained largely unchanged until June 1996, when the range received a facelift. Cars build before the June 1996 facelift are known as Revision “A”.

At launch, there were four engine choices available, with three of these being based on the Subaru flat-four 1,994cc EJ20 engine. This was available in three versions, 16-valve SOHC with a power output of 125ps, 16-valve DOHC with a power output of 150ps, and at the top of the range, 16-valve DOHC twin-turbo with a power output of 250ps. The fourth engine option was the EJ22E 2,212cc 16-valve SOHC flat-four engine with a power output of 135ps, but this option was only available in the Touring Wagon.

All Revision “A” twin-turbo cars, irrespective of body style or gearbox choice, came with the first generation Subaru EJ20H engine that had a maximum power output of 250ps at 6,500rpm.

In June 1994, a new base-level engine option was launched with the EJ18E 1,820cc flat-four engine, this could be specified with any combination of five-speed manual, four-speed automatic, front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive trans­mission on the Touring Sports, but was not available with front-wheel drive on the Touring Wagon. The EJ18 engine had previously been used in the first generation Subaru Legacy as the EJ18S, and in this form had a maximum power output of 110ps at 6,000rpm, however in the second generation Subaru Legacy the compression ratio was lowered from 9.7:1 to 9.5:1 and maximum power output was up to 115ps at 6,000rpm. This new version was known as the EJ18E.

The final engine to be introduced to the range was the EJ25D in October 1994. This was the largest capacity in the EJ engine range at 2,457cc, and came with 16-valve double overhead camshafts (DOHC) and a maximum power output of 160ps at 6,000rpm.

Touring Sports (Revision “A”)

BD2A, BD3A, BD4A, BD5A, BD9A

At launch in October 1993 the Touring Sports body style was available in six trim levels; TX, Brighton, TS, TS type R, RS and GT. The TX and Brighton had the entry-level 125ps SOHC engine, with the two TS versions having the 150ps DOHC engine, and the RS and GT getting the 250ps twin-turbo engine.

The 1.8ℓ LX trim level went on sale in June 1994 using the EJ18E engine. This was a new entry-level vehicle and stole sales from the previous entry-level model, the TX, which was withdrawn from sale in March 1995. At launch, the model name “1.8ℓ LX” was used on all marketing material, using the scripted letter “L” to represent the word “litre”, but this was soon simplified to just “LX”, which matched the badge displayed on the rear of the car.

A new top-end luxury model went on sale in October 1994. Known at the 250T, this came with the EJ25D DOHC engine and was only available with four-speed automatic trans­mission and four-wheel drive. A small number of Limited Edition versions were made available. These included the TX type S, Brighton GOLD, TS-V and 250T-V.

EJ18EEJ20EEJ20DEJ20HEJ22E EJ25D 5-Speed Man4-Speed Auto
115ps125ps150ps250ps135ps160psFF4WDFF4WD
LXW BD2A42G
¥1,505,000
BD3A42J
¥1,717,000
BD2A42R
¥1,598,000
BD3A42R
¥1,810,000
TXW BD4A43G
¥1,513,000
BD5A43J
¥1,725,000
BD4A43R
¥1,606,000
BD5A43R
¥1,818,000
TX type SLimited EditionW BD5A43J
¥1,930,000
BD5A43R
¥2,023,000
BrightonW BD4A45R
¥1,943,000
BD5A45R
¥2,155,000
Brighton GOLDLimited EditionW BD4A45R
¥1,983,000
BD5A45R
¥2,195,000
TSW BD4A46E
¥2,177,000
BD5A46E
¥2,389,000
TS-VLimited Edition W     BD4A46E
¥?
BD5A46E
¥?
TS type RW BD4A46A
¥2,184,000
BD5A46F
¥2,396,000
BD4A46E
¥2,277,000
BD5A46E
¥2,489,000
250TW BD9A4AE
¥2,547,000
250T-VLimited EditionW BD9A4AE
¥2,569,000
GTWBD5A49P
¥2,753,000
RSWBD5A48D
¥2,641,000
BD5A48P
¥2,764,000

Touring Wagon (Revision “A”)

BG3A, BG4A, BG5A, BG7A, BG9A, BGAA, BGBA, BGCA

At launch, the Touring Wagon range was similar to that of the Touring Sports, but there were a few notable differences. The EJ20 engine was also available in three versions, but there was an additional option of the EJ22E engine on the Touring Wagon Brighton, known as the Brighton 220. The EJ22E engine was carried over unchanged from the first generation Subaru Legacy with a maximum power output of 135ps at 5,500rpm. Four-wheel drive versions of the Touring Wagon Brighton and Brighton 220 had the option of Subaru’s self-levelling air suspension system, known as Electro-Pneumatic Suspension or simply EP-S, at an additional cost of ¥80,000.

1994 Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon GT/B-spec

1994 Subaru Legacy GT/B-spec

Unlike the Touring Sports, the Touring Wagon TS type R was only available with four-wheel drive, and the Touring Wagon was not offered as an RS. However, the Touring Wagon GT came with an additional option of five-speed manual gearbox, and a further trim level was offered with Subaru Sport Suspension and 16″ BBS cross-spoke alloy wheels, known as the GT/B-spec.

The Touring Wagon 1.8ℓ LX, with the EJ18E engine, went on sale at the same time as the Touring Sports 1.8ℓ LX in June 1994, but in Touring Wagon form it was only available with four-wheel drive. Likewise, the Touring Wagon 250T went on sale with the Touring Sports 250T in October 1994, with the EJ25D DOHC engine, and like the Touring Sports version this was only available with four-speed automatic trans­mission and four-wheel drive. The Touring Wagon 250T had the additional option of air-suspension at the cost of ¥80,000.

A large selection of Limited Edition models were offered, starting with the TX type S from October 1994. This was introduced shortly before the TX was discontinued, probably to try and boost dwindling sales of the base-model in the face of the recently introduced LX. The GT/E-spec (“Euro-spec”) was on sale from Feburary 1995, based on the GT in light-blue or silver only with 16″ alloy wheels, and was only available with the four-speed automatic gearbox. Subaru claimed the car had been tuned with long-distance european autobahn driving in mind, yet the vehicle was never made available on the European market.

In June and August 1995, the Limited Edition 250T-G and Brighton GOLD versions went on sale. Unlike the standard cars, these were not available with air suspension. Also in August 1995, a Limited Edition of the GT/B-spec went on sale, known as the GT/B-spec II. This came with 5-spoke 16″ alloy wheels and upgraded brakes.

In November 1995, Colin McRae won the WRC Drivers Championship driving a Subaru Impreza, and to celebrate Subaru sold Limited Edition cars under the slogan “V for Victory” with a small plaque on the rear. These Limited Edition cars were based on vehicles throughout the Subaru range, and the Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon had two; the 250T-V which was based on the 250T, and the GT/V‑Limited which was based on the GT/B-spec II.

In August 1995, Subaru introduced the Legacy Grand Wagon. This used the Touring Wagon body but had raised suspension and restyled bumpers to make it more suitable for off-road use. The only engine option was the 160ps EJ25D DOHC, and the only trans­mission choice was the four-speed automatic with four-wheel drive. The Legacy Grand Wagon was sold in European markets as the Legacy Outback.

EJ18EEJ20EEJ20DEJ20HEJ22E EJ25D 5-Speed Man4-Speed Auto
115ps125ps150ps250ps135ps160psFF4WDFF4WD
LXW BG3A52J
¥1,847,000
BG3A52R
¥1,940,000
TXW BG4A53G
¥1,782,000
BG5A53J
¥1,820,000
BG4A53R
¥1,875,000
BG5A53R
¥1,913,000
TX type SLimited EditionW BG4A53G
¥1,825,000
BG5A53J
¥2,025,000
BG4A53R
¥1,918,000
BG5A53R
¥2,118,000
BrightonW BG4A55R
¥2,058,000
BG5A55R
¥2,258,000
BrightonAir SuspensionW BGAA55R
¥2,338,000
Brighton GOLDLimited EditionW BG4A55R
¥2,098,000
BG5A55R
¥2,298,000
Brighton 220W BG7A55R
¥2,512,000
Brighton 220Air SuspensionW BGBA55R
¥2,592,000
TSW BG5A56F
¥2,406,000
BG5A56E
¥2,499,000
TS-V W BG5A56F
¥?
BG5A56E
¥?
TS type RWBG5A56F
¥2,486,000
BG5A56E
¥2,579,000
GTWBG5A59D
¥2,743,000
BG5A59P
¥2,866,000
GT/B-specWBG5A59D
¥3,070,000
BG5A59P
¥3,193,000
GT/E-specLimited EditionWBG5A59P
¥2,998,000
GT/B-spec IILimited EditionWBG5A59D
¥2,643,000
BG5A59P
¥2,766,000
GT/V‑LimitedLimited EditionWBG5A59D
¥2,643,000
BG5A59P
¥2,766,000
250TWBG9A5AE
¥2,647,000
250TAir SuspensionWBGCA5AE
¥2,727,000
250T-GLimited EditionWBG9A5AE
¥2,747,000
250T-VLimited EditionWBG9A5AE
¥2,699,000
Grand WagonWBG9A5BE
¥2,697,000

Revision “B” (June 1996–August 1997)

In June 1996, Subaru gave the Second Generation Legacy a facelift, known as Revision “B” or facelift cars they continued in production until August 1997. The facelift saw new models and engines introduced, and interior and exterior changes to existing models in the range.

The most notable change to the interior was the introduction of driver’s airbag as standard on all models, with a passenger’s airbag being an optional extra. Other interior changes saw new seat fabrics and a redesign to the switches for electric windows and air vent controls. Exterior changes included a restyled front bumper with larger fog-light apertures to house a new light cluster which included both the fog lights and new turn lights. The front grille was also a new design with a central horizontal slat replacing the original wire-mesh design. The optional dual-sunroof available on Touring Wagon models was also redesigned to allow the front section of glass to tilt open, operated by an additional switch located near the interior map lights. On Revision “A” cars, this optional glass sunroof did not open.

Engines were revised throughout the range, starting with the 1,820cc EJ18E used in the LX being replaced by the new EJ18J with a maximum power output of 120ps at 5,600 rpm from the same displacement. The EJ20E single overhead camshaft (SOHC) engine used in the Brighton and TX type S saw an increased maximum power output from 125ps to 135ps, and as an additional option the TX type S was also available with a high compression (ratio of 10.0:1) “lean-burn” engine, available only with the manual trans­mission, four-wheel drive Touring Wagon. The lean-burn model used a new engine version, the EJ20N, which continued to be available on this model until the end of production. Use of lean-burn engines continued with the third generation Subaru Legacy launched in June 1998, as standard specification on SOHC models, but these used the new Phase-2 engine design and had the code number EJ201.

Maximum power output for the EJ20D double-overhead camshaft (DOHC) engine used in the TS type R was up from 150ps to 155ps. The biggest power increase was with the EJ25D double-overhead camshaft (DOHC) engine used in the 250T, which saw power output increase from 160ps to 175ps. The EJ22 option was discontinued in the Japanese market but continued to be available elsewhere, most natablly in the USA where the 2.2-litre Legacy Brighton (model code BK7) was, according to Subaru sales literature, “the number one selling wagon in America”.

The EJ20H twin-turbo engine also got more power achieved in part by increasing the compression ratio from 8.5:1 to 9.0:1, with maximum power output rising from 250ps to 260ps. A new twin-turbo engine was introduced at the top of the performance range, this was the EJ20R which came with larger 90mm air induction and revised valve gear, similar to those used on the Impreza STi, and had a maximum power output of 280ps at 6,500rpm. The new EJ20R engine was only available in cars fitted with five-speed manual gearbox.

Touring Sedan (Revision “B”)

BD2B, BD3B, BD4B, BD5B, BD9B

The model range for the facelift Touring Sedan was almost identical to the pre-facelift Touring Sports range. The only change was the dropping of the TX from the line-up and replacing it with the TX type S, which had previously been a Limited Edition but was now a permanent member of the line. The TS was also dropped and not replaced, while the TS type R was still available but only with four-wheel drive tranmission.

With the introduction of the facelift, the Touring Sedan RS was fitted with Bilstein Sport Suspension as standard, and the five-speed manual version received the new EJ20R engine, bringing maximum power output to 280ps at 6,500rpm. This version of the car is often called “RS-B” by enthusiasts, possibly due to the fitting of Bilstein suspension which had previously only been an optional extra, but this name was never used by Subaru. The automatic version of the RS and GT continued to use the EJ20H engine, although this was the revised higher compression version with maximum power output of 260ps.

EJ18JEJ20EEJ20DEJ20HEJ20R EJ25D 5-Speed Man4-Speed Auto
120ps135ps155ps260ps280ps175psFF4WDFF4WD
LXW BD2B42G
¥1,505,000
BD3B42J
¥1,747,000
BD2B42R
¥1,598,000
BD3B42R
¥1,840,000
TX type SW BD5B43J
¥1,903,000
BD5B43R
¥1,996,000
BrightonW BD4B45R
¥1,953,000
BD5B45R
¥2,165,000
TS type RWBD5B46F
¥2,306,000
BD5B46E
¥2,399,000
250TW BD9B4AE
¥2,577,000
GTWBD5B49P
¥2,785,000
RSManualWBD5B48D
¥2,733,000
RSAutomaticWBD5B48P
¥2,798,000

Touring Wagon (Revision “B”)

BG2B, BG3B, BG4B, BG5B, BG9B, BGAB, BGCB

Changes to the Touring Wagon model range were similar to those made to the Touring Sedan range, with both the TX and TS versions being deleted, and the TX type S becoming a permanent addition the line up. The Brighton 220 was also discontinued and thus the EJ22 engine was no longer offered on any Subaru Legacy in the Japanese market. As an entry level option, the Touring Wagon LX was made available with a front-wheel drive option for the first time, but only with the 4-speed automatic gearbox.

1996/7 Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon GT-B

1996/7 Subaru Legacy GT‑B

The GT/B-spec was discontinued and replaced with a new model, the GT‑B. Manual versions of the GT‑B had the new EJ20R engine with a maximum power output of 280ps at 6,500rpm, while cars fitted with automatic trans­mission used the revised higher compression EJ20H engine with a maximum power output of 260ps at 6,500rpm. Both manual and automatic versions of the GT‑B came fitted as standard with Bilstein Sport Suspension, larger brakes, stiffer anti-roll bars, and 17″ 5-spoke alloy wheels with 215/45R17 tyres.

The Touring Wagon GT continued in production in facelifted form alongside the new GT‑B, and both manual and automatic versions of the GT used the revised EJ20H engine with maximum power output of 260ps at 6,500rpm. This is often a cause of confusion for prospective buyers who incorrectly believe the GT‑B replaced the GT and therefore all facelift twin-turbo cars must be a GT‑B. The VIN plate mounted on the near-side suspension mount can be used to read the Applied Model Code and correctly identify the vehicle. Bilstein Sport Suspension was offered on the GT and TS type R as a factory fitted optional extra, and cars fitted with this carried a small Bilstein badge on the tailgate.

1997 Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon 250T-B

1997 Subaru Legacy 250T-B

In 1996, Subaru won the WRC Constructors Championship and again Limited Edition cars were sold to celebrate this, with the GT V‑Limited and TS type R V‑Limited. Other Limited Edition cars included the 250T-B which was a version of the 250T with Bilstein Sport Suspension, and the Brighton GOLD also made a return.

EJ18JEJ20NEJ20EEJ20DEJ20HEJ20R EJ25D 5-Speed Man4-Speed Auto
120ps125ps135ps155ps260ps280ps175psFF4WDFF4WD
LXW BG3B52J
¥1,877,000
BG2B52R
¥1,740,000
BG3B52R
¥1,970,000
TX type SLean Burn W   BG5B53J
¥2,048,000
   
TX type SW BG4B53G
¥1,775,000
BG5B53J
¥1,998,000
BG4B53R
¥1,868,000
BG5B53R
¥2,091,000
Brighton W BG4B55R
¥2,068,000
BG5B55R
¥2,268,000
BrightonAir Suspension W BGAB55R
¥2,348,000
Brighton GOLDLimited Edition W BG4B55R
¥2,098,000
BG5B55R
¥2,298,000
Brighton GOLDLimited Edition with Air Suspension W BGAB55R
¥2,378,000
TS type RWBG5B56F
¥2,396,000
BG5B56E
¥2,489,000
TS type R V‑LimitedLimited EditionWBG5B56F
¥2,444,000
BG5B56E
¥2,537,000
TS type R Limited IILimited EditionWBG5B56F
¥2,444,000
BG5B56E
¥2,582,000
GTWBG5B59D
¥2,775,000
BG5B59P
¥2,898,000
GT V‑LimitedLimited EditionWBG5B59D
¥2,675,000
BG5B59P
¥2,798,000
GT‑BManualWBG5B5CD
¥2,933,000
GT‑BAutomaticWBG5B5CP
¥2,998,000
250TWBG9B5AE
¥2,677,000
250TAir SuspensionWBGCB5AE
¥2,757,000
250T-BLimited EditionWBG9B5AE
¥2,698,000
Grand WagonWBG9B5BE
¥2,697,000
Grand Wagon 250 CruiserLimited EditionWBG9B5BE
¥2,742,000

Revision “C” (September 1997–November 1998)

The final revision to the second generation Subaru Legacy in the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM), Revision “C”, entered production in June 1997 and went on sale from September 1997. Production of Revision “C” cars continued in Japan until November 1998, overlapping with the third generation Subaru Legacy which entered production in November 1997 and went on sale in June 1998.

Revision “C” cars were visually identical to the previous Revision “B” cars, but there were new body colour and interior trim options available. Most models in the range remained unchanged but went on sale with a small price reduction.

Touring Sedan (Revision “C”)

BD2C, BD3C, BD4C, BD5C, BD9C

The only notable changes to the Revision “C” Touring Sedan model line up were the deleteion of the front-wheel drive, five-speed manual version of the LX, and the Brighton was replaced by the Brighton GOLD, which had previously been a Limited Edition model.

1997/8 Subaru Legacy Touring Sedan RS

1997/8 Subaru Legacy RS

Although a new Touring Wagon GT‑B Limited was available, featuring a redesigned front bumper with large round fog lights, a “Limited” model was not made available with the Touring Sedan body style. The new style bumper and lights could however be ordered as a factory fitted optional extra. The Touring Sedan RS was now also available in Cashmere Yellow (colour code 797) which was previously only available on the Touring Sedan TS type R.

EJ18JEJ20EEJ20DEJ20HEJ20R EJ25D 5-Speed Man4-Speed Auto
120ps135ps155ps260ps280ps175psFF4WDFF4WD
LXW BD3C42J
¥1,747,000
BD2C42R
¥1,598,000
BD3C42R
¥1,840,000
TX type SW BD5C43J
¥1,853,000
BD5C43R
¥1,946,000
Brighton GOLDW BD4C45R
¥1,983,000
BD5C45R
¥2,195,000
TS type RWBD5C46F
¥2,256,000
BD5C46E
¥2,349,000
250TWBD9C4AE
¥2,464,000
GTWBD5C49P
¥2,685,000
RSManualWBD5C48D
¥2,698,000
RSAutomaticWBD5C48P
¥2,763,000

Touring Wagon (Revision “C”)

BG2C, BG3C, BG4C, BG5C, BG9C, BGAC, BGCC

Changes to the Touring Wagon model range for Revision “C” vehicles were similar to those of the Touring Sedan with the front-wheel drive, five-speed manual version of the LX being discontinued, and the Brighton being replaced by the Brighton GOLD, which had previously been a Limited Edition model. Another Limited Edition model to become permanent was the 250T-B with Bilstein Sport Suspension, which didn’t have a Touring Sedan equivalent.

Both the Touring Wagon GT and Touring Wagon GT‑B models continued in production with unchanged mechanical specification, but there were minor changes to the paint and interior trim options, with the GT‑B being available in Cashmere yellow (colour code 797) for the first time.

1997/8 Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon GT-B Limited

1997/8 Subaru Legacy GT‑B Limited

A new range-topping model was introduced as the GT‑B Limited, which featured a distinctive new front bumper design with additional large round fog lights, switchable with the standard fog lights, and a “Limited” badge fixed to the lower black mesh. This had the same mechanical specification as the GT‑B, with the 260ps EJ20H engine in the automatic and the 280ps EJ20R engine in the manual. The GT‑B Limited was available in six body colours; white (colour code 51E), light silver (colour code 406), dark blue (colour code 52D), black (colour code 47A), bright red (colour code 559) and Cashmere yellow (colour code 797). Wood trim for the dashboard was optional, but even car without this had wood sections in the top and bottom of the Momo steering wheel and a wooden gear knob on manual cars.

1997/8 Subaru Legacy Lancaster Limited

1997/8 Subaru Legacy Lancaster Limited

The Legacy Grand Wagon was rebranded at this time to become the Legacy Lancaster, and was offered with a five-speed, daul-range manual gearbox for the first time. The Legacy Lancaster was also offered with a Limited version, and this came as an automatic only with a higher specification and the same wood trim and partly wooden steering wheel as used in the GT‑B Limited. Although this version of the second generation Subaru Legacy was now known as the Legacy Lancaster, and the name “Grand Wagon” had been dropped, the badge on the rear of the car showed both name, as “Lancaster Grand Wagon”.

EJ18JEJ20NEJ20EEJ20DEJ20HEJ20R EJ25D 5-Speed Man4-Speed Auto
120ps125ps135ps155ps260ps280ps175psFF4WDFF4WD
LXW BG3C52J
¥1,877,000
BG2C52R
¥1,740,000
BG3C52R
¥1,970,000
TX type SLean Burn W BG5C53J
¥1,998,000
TX type SW BG5C53J
¥1,948,000
BG4C53R
¥1,818,000
BG5C53R
¥2,041,000
Brighton GOLD W BG4C55R
¥2,098,000
BG5C55R
¥2,298,000
Brighton GOLDAir Suspension W BGAC55R
¥2,378,000
TS type RWBG5C56F
¥2,346,000
BG5C56E
¥2,439,000
TS type RB LimitedLimited EditionWBG5C56F
¥2,405,000
BG5C56E
¥2,498,000
GTWBG5C59D
¥2,675,000
BG5C59P
¥2,798,000
GT‑BManualWBG5C5CD
¥2,898,000
GT‑BAutomaticWBG5C5CP
¥2,963,000
GT‑B LimitedManualWBG5C5ED
¥2,948,000
GT‑B LimitedAutomaticWBG5C5EP
¥3,013,000
250TWBG9C5AE
¥2,564,000
250TAir SuspensionWBGCC5AE
¥2,644,000
250T-BWBG9C5AE
¥2,698,000
LancasterW BG9C5DF
¥2,498,000
BG9C5DE
¥2,563,000
Lancaster LimitedWBG9C5BE
¥2,697,000

Limited Editions

Subaru offered a number of Limited Edition versions of the second generation Subaru Legacy throughout the production period. These were based on a standard production model, sharing the same mechanical specification, but usually came with more optional extras as standard and often a different choice of body colours or interior trim.

Below is a selection of the Limited Edition models that were made available. At this time not are versions are included on this webpage, but others will be shown when information becomes available.

1995 Legacy Touring Wagon GT/B-spec II

1995/6 Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon GT/B-spec II

1995/6 Subaru Legacy GT/B-spec II

From August 1995, the Limited Edition Legacy Touring Wagon GT/B-spec II went on sale to celebrate “15th Anniversary of Subaru Wagon Story”, which most likely referred to the 1981 launch of the Subaru Leone Touring Wagon with its unique 2-step roof design.

1995 Legacy Touring Wagon GT/E-spec

The Legacy Touring Wagon GT/E-spec went on sale from September 1995 as a “Euro-spec” version of the Touring Wagon GT. While the vehicle was only offered on sale in Japan, the sales literature made the following statement in English…

“Euro-spec.” The name fits this Touring Wagon like a well-worn pair of driving gloves. For it can duel with sports cars on the Autobahn while delivering the ride comfort of a luxury sedan. A spacious interior makes long trips a pleasure. And while the Grand Touring concept of the Legacy remains unchanged, the GT/E-spec will satisfy your every sporting instinct. Out on the Autobahn the only GTs you will see will be in the rear view mirror.
1995/6 Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon GT/E-spec

1995/6 Subaru Legacy GT/E-spec

Despite the flowery marketing language, the GT/E-spec only had cosmetic upgrades over the standard production GT at the time, although these did include the option of the very attractive Laguna Blue Pearl paintwork (colour code 389) and a rear spoiler as standard.

1996 Legacy Touring Wagon GT/V‑Limited

The Legacy Touring Wagon GT/V‑Limited went on sale from March 1996 to celebrate Subaru winning the 1995 WRC Constructors’ Championship, and their driver Colin McRae winning the 1995 Drivers Championship.

1997 Legacy Touring Wagon GT V‑Limited

1997 Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon GT V-Limited

1997 Subaru Legacy GT V-Limited

The Legacy Touring Wagon GT V‑Limited went on sale from May 1997 to celebrate Subaru successfully defended their Constructors’ Championship in 1996. This vehicle was available with Sonic Blue Mica paint, also known as Rally Blue or 555 Blue (colour code 74F), and was the only Legacy model to be offered with this colour as it was normally only found on performance Impreza models such as the 22B-STi version, WRX type R STi Limited or the UK only Impreza P1.

1998 Legacy Touring Wagon TS type RB-Limited

1998 Subaru Legacy Touring Wagon TS type RB-Limited

1998 Subaru Legacy TS type RB-Limited

Launched at the end of 1997, the Legacy Touring Wagon TS type RB-Limited was the final Limited Edition model to go on sale before production of the second generation Subaru Legacy ended.