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2008 Subaru Legacy (Natl)

$20,495 - $33,995Starting MSRP
2008 Subaru Legacy (Natl)

Model Highlights
Transmission

ManualSportshift

Body Type

Sedan

Seatings

5 Seats

Overview

The Subaru Legacy now has three different engines available for 2008, depending on the model. 2.5 i and 2.5 i Limited models come with a 170-horsepower, 2.5L horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine, while 2.5 GT Limited and Spec.B models get a...

What’s new in the 2008 model?

All Subaru Legacy models are now sedans for 2008; in order to get the wagon body style it's now sold under the Outback name. A new six-cylinder mod...

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Specs

EPA Classification: Compact
Engine Order Code:
Engine Type: Turbo Gas 4-Cyl
Displacement: 2.5L/150
Fuel System: MPFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 243 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 241 @ 3600
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code:
Trans Type: 6
Trans Description Cont.: Manual
Trans Description Cont. Again: Sportshift
First Gear Ratio (:1): 3.64
Second Gear Ratio (:1): 2.23
Third Gear Ratio (:1): 1.52
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1): 1.14
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.89
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1): 0.71
Reverse Ratio (:1): 3.54
Clutch Size (in):
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1): 3.90
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG): 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG): 24
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary): 490
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps): 110
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts): 6.8
Base Curb Weight (lbs): 3515
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 3000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs): 3000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs): 200
Suspension Type - Front: MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.): w/Lower L-Arms
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.): w/antisquat
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):
Brake Type: Power
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 12.3 x 1.18
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in): 11.3 x 0.71
Drum - Rear (Yes or ):
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):
Front Tire Order Code:
Rear Tire Order Code:
Spare Tire Order Code:
Front Tire Size: 215/45WR18
Rear Tire Size: 215/45YR18
Spare Tire Size: Compact
Front Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in): 18 x 7
Spare Wheel Size (in):
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material:
Steering Type: Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: 15.0
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering): 2.8
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft): 35.4
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal): 16.9
Wheelbase (in): 105.1
Length, Overall (in): 188.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in): 69.7
Height, Overall (in): 59.1
Track Width, Front (in): 58.9
Track Width, Rear (in): 58.7
Min Ground Clearance (in): 8.4
Liftover Height (in): 26.6
Trunk Volume (ft³): 11.4
Passenger Capacity: 5
Passenger Volume (ft³): 90.9
Front Head Room (in): 40.5
Front Leg Room (in): 44.1
Front Shoulder Room (in): 54.2
Front Hip Room (in): 51.0
Second Head Room (in): 36.5
Second Leg Room (in): 33.9
Second Shoulder Room (in): 53.7
Second Hip Room (in): 52.6
Vehicle Name: Subaru Legacy (Natl)
Body Style: 4 Door Sedan

Pricing

This model has 17 different trims.

MSRP
$33,995
Invoice
$31,534
Description
2.5L/150, 243 @ 6000, ManualSportshift
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Fuel Economy

This model has 17 different trims.

City
17 MPG
Hwy
24 MPG
Combined
undefined MPG
Description
2.5L/150, 243 @ 6000, ManualSportshift
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