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Subaru Legacy BF, 1 generation 02.1989 - 05.1991

1 generation
(BF) 02.1989 - 05.1991
E-BF3, E-BF5, E-BFA, E-BC2, E-BC3, E-BC4, E-BC5
1 generation
Wagon
Sedan
Subaru Legacy Wagon has a 5th body size and belongs to the middle 2-liter class. The very first generation of the Legacy was created as the successor to another Subaru model, the Leone. The first generation of the Legacy was meant to be revolutionary. He was to take on the role of the most luxurious car in Subaru history. So the name "Legacy" does not look casual - the car inherits the best qualities of previous Subaru, in particular the technology of horizontally opposed engines combined with all-wheel drive, which the company has perfected over the years. The exterior design looks very sleek compared to previous Subaru cars. The wedge-shaped silhouette, dictated by the motives of the avant-garde model Subaru Alcyone (1985), was successfully implemented in the Legacy, and even diluted with chic large glazing (especially the station wagon), which became the hallmark of the model.
The main "driving force" of the lineup is the all-wheel drive station wagon. It is worth saying that the production of such station wagons has been a strong point of Subaru since the time of Leone, from now on, with the release of a new model, Subaru has further strengthened its position in the production of station wagons. But if the Legacy Wagon was produced only in a 4WD version, the sedan was also offered in a front-wheel drive version, which allowed not only to significantly reduce the price of the basic version, but also to expand the total number of trim levels. The expensive Legacy models, especially the Touring Wagon station wagons ideal for travel enthusiasts, offered high-end equipment such as full power accessories, fully automatic air conditioning, headlight washers, power steering, alloy wheels, adjustable air suspension that allows you to change the ground clearance car. The main engines for the first generation Legacy were 1.8- and 2-liter horizontally opposed four cylinders, which is one of the attractive aspects of this car. The most popular is the GT modification with a 200 hp two-liter engine. from. turbocharged, which was added to the lineup somewhat later than the launch of the car. It's not quite as powerful as the RS (only the 220hp version of the Legacy sedan), but the Legacy GT is nevertheless a great all-rounder or sedan with great features. As for the RS modification, it broke the world speed record at one time, which served as a good impetus for the spread of the Legacy's sporty image. Later, sports modifications of the RS Type R and RS Type RA appeared, with a more rigid body. However, in 1992, the station wagon also received a 220-horsepower engine in the STi 4WD tuning modification, and a little earlier, the release of station wagon modifications with a new 2.2-liter SOHC engine with a capacity of 135 hp began. from. and excellent traction characteristics.

Suspension Subaru Legacy - completely independent, on shock absorbers. Thanks to the long travels, the suspension behaves well on our roads. The car is equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels (front - ventilated, and on some modifications and rear). As already mentioned, some of the modifications use air suspension. Of course, permanent four-wheel drive cannot be ignored as an excellent "means" to combat bad road conditions. GT modifications are also equipped with an LSD viscous coupling in the rear axle.

The safety of the 1989 Subaru Legacy is limited by the norms and standards that were adopted at that time. The car was initially equipped with only two-point rear seat belts, and ABS (anti-lock braking system) was offered as an option, and even then not for all trim levels. Only since 1991, three-point belts for the rear seats, reinforcements in the doors become the standard, and even later, an optional driver's airbag begins to be offered for some trim levels. The first generation Legacy had excellent features as a family car. For many of today's "subarovodov", he became the starting step in a selfless love for cars of this brand, equipped with boxer engines. Today, this generation should be considered a very low-cost purchase option, although individual copies can still be found in good technical condition due to the high degree of reliability of the car itself.
The Subaru Legacy sedan has a 5th body size and belongs to the middle 2-liter class. The very first generation of the Legacy was created as the successor to another Subaru model, the Leone. The first generation of the Legacy was meant to be revolutionary. He was to take on the role of the most luxurious car in Subaru history. So the name "Legacy" does not look casual - the car inherits the best qualities of previous Subaru, in particular the technology of horizontally opposed engines combined with all-wheel drive, which the company has perfected over the years. The exterior design looks very sleek compared to previous Subaru cars. The wedge-shaped silhouette, dictated by the motives of the avant-garde model Subaru Alcyone (1985), was successfully implemented in the Legacy, and even diluted with chic large glass, which became the hallmark of the model.
The main "driving force" of the lineup is the all-wheel drive station wagon. It is worth saying that the production of such station wagons has been a strong point of Subaru since the time of Leone, from now on, with the release of a new model, Subaru has further strengthened its position in the production of station wagons. But if the Legacy Wagon was produced only in a 4WD version, the sedan was also offered in a front-wheel drive version, which allowed not only to significantly reduce the price of the basic version, but also to expand the total number of trim levels. The expensive Legacy models, especially the Touring Wagon station wagons ideal for travel enthusiasts, offered high-end equipment such as full power accessories, fully automatic air conditioning, headlight washers, power steering, alloy wheels, adjustable air suspension that allows you to change the ground clearance car. The main engines for the first generation Legacy were 1.8- and 2-liter horizontally opposed four cylinders, which is one of the attractive aspects of this car. The most popular is the GT modification with a 200 hp two-liter engine. from. turbocharged, which was added to the lineup somewhat later than the launch of the car. It's not quite as powerful as the RS (only the 220hp version of the Legacy sedan), but the Legacy GT is nevertheless a great all-rounder or sedan with great features. As for the RS modification, it broke the world speed record at one time, which served as a good impetus for the spread of the Legacy's sporty image. Later, sports modifications of the RS Type R and RS Type RA appeared, with a more rigid body. However, in 1992, the station wagon also received a 220-horsepower engine in the STi 4WD tuning modification, and a little earlier, the release of station wagon modifications with a new 2.2-liter SOHC engine with a capacity of 135 hp began. from. and excellent traction characteristics.

Suspension Subaru Legacy - completely independent, on shock absorbers. Thanks to the long travels, the suspension behaves well on our roads. The car is equipped with disc brakes on all four wheels (front - ventilated, and on some modifications and rear). As already mentioned, some of the modifications use air suspension. Of course, permanent four-wheel drive cannot be ignored as an excellent "means" to combat bad road conditions. GT modifications are also equipped with an LSD viscous coupling in the rear axle.

The safety of the 1989 Subaru Legacy is limited by the norms and standards that were adopted at that time. The car was initially equipped with only two-point rear seat belts, and ABS (anti-lock braking system) was offered as an option, and even then not for all trim levels. Only since 1991, three-point belts for the rear seats, reinforcements in the doors become the standard, and even later, an optional driver's airbag begins to be offered for some trim levels. The first generation Legacy had excellent features as a family car. For many of today's "subarovodov", he became the starting step in a selfless love for cars of this brand, equipped with boxer engines. Today, this generation should be considered a very low-cost purchase option, although individual copies can still be found in good technical condition due to the high degree of reliability of the car itself.