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Description
2003 Subaru Legacy Blitzen B4
Rare JDM spec
auto/tiptronic two-stage twin-turbo AWD-family saloon with boot mounted
water-methanol injection system
Dating from February 2003 this late
model B4 generation Legacy features the 2.0 two-stage twin-turbo Boxer
engine, developing a quoted 276bhp for the manual and 268bhp for the
automatic version as here. The twin stage turbos work sequentially in such
a way that the primary turbo gives low down grunt, with the second
joining the party above 4,000rpm giving considerable twin turbo
performance and a greater torque(320NM in stock tune) and power delivery
throughout the rev range.
This cool car comes to us in desirable
'Blitzen' spec, German for 'Lightning' and is the resultant product after a
collaberation with design house 'Porsche design' and features many unique parts,
available in some unique paint schemes with Subaru's top level of luxury-sport
trim package available from the STi range with wheels, bodykit and interior
designed by the Germans. In 2003 interiors were designed by Andreas Zapatinas,
hence we see on this car the attractive two tone, Copper and black leather
interior (bar the front seats which were changed by a previous owner for reasons
unknown).
The Blitzen also introduced the sequential automatic gearbox by
Aisin Seiki, Subaru's first foray into a performance sequential shift which, we
understand from the vendor, suits the cars character.
The Legacy has been
with our vendor the last couple of years and has been enjoyed proving trouble
free and lots of practical fun. Eagle eyed viewers might have noticed the car
has been fitted with a water/methanol injection system from American firm Snow
Performance which we understand is set up to work automatically via the
device in the centre console when filled, giving the car greater combustion and
therefore more power giving a notable added layer of performance according to
the vendor. A Dyno session recorded in the history file reveals the car to have
made a maximum of 310PS (305Bhp) at c.6500rpm - this, we must point out is
undated and was done in Japan prior to import.
Within the history file,
we find the V5C showing the car has had three UK owners since UK
registration in October 2013, the two Dyno run print-outs, invoice dated
January 2014 from Advanced Automotive for a pair of headgaskets, inlet manifold
gaskets, exhaust manifold gaskets, head bolts, camshaft oil seals, timing belt
and rocker cover gaskets costing £294.10 and spatter of Japanese service history
dated 2004 - how good is your Japanese? We also find a period brochure,
print-out of the hand book, Grading report dated 2004, Japanese book pack with
manual and service book with what looks to be one stamp from 2010.
Bar a
few marks to the car commensurate with age and mileage (149,432Km) and unusual
dent to the top of the rear C-pillar, it presents well, looking sharp sitting on
light gold alloys, rear privacy glass and discreet off-beat Boxer
engine warble coming from the Prodrive exhaust backbox. With a current MOT
valid until February 2022 with one minor advisory for tyre wear, it looks to be
ready to enjoy as the season for car events opens up - the excellent monthly JDM
orientated 'Daikoku' night at Caffeine and Machine near
Stratford-on-Avon beckons.... As for the random spanner in the lower
mesh front grill? No, we're not sure either.
For more information,
contact - [email protected]
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