Richard’s Legacy B4 Blitzen — Project Overview
Richard bought his Subaru Legacy B4 “Blitzen” (2001 model) as a fresh import to the UK in October 2011, and the car came to Scooby Projects the following week for a full check-over. Early in 2012, the car returned to us for a full service including cambelt change, plus a number of subtle upgrades that include Brembo brakes, Defi gauges, engine-oil cooler and BR Developments ECU re-map.
Project Update — Car Written Off
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On the morning of Monday 23rd April 2012, Richard was on his normal commute to work when a taxi coming in the opposite direction did a right turn across the front of him. Sadly the resulting collision has written off Richard’s Subaru Legacy Blitzen and bought the life of this stunning project car to a premature end. -
As one door closes, so another door opens. After surprisingly smooth and quick negotiations with insurance companies Richard was able to find himself a replacement car, and on 19th May he took delivery of a rare Subaru Legacy S-edition.
Specification
| Vehicle: | Legacy B4 “Blitzen” 2001 model [ 1 ] (Japanese Import) |
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| Applied Model: | BE5B48D |
| Date of first registration: | 11th October 2000 |
| Imported into UK: | 2011 |
| Engine: | Subaru EJ208 DWBKE 1994cc, Horizontal opposition 4-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC, Twin-Turbo, petrol |
| Performance: | BR Developments remap to 319.7bhp[ 2 ] |
| Transmission: | Five-speed manual, All-wheel drive, front and rear LSD |
[ 1 ] The Subaru Legacy Blitzen was a Limited Edition model designed as a joint venture between Subaru and Porsche.
[ 2 ] Dyno Dynamics rolling road tested at Thwaites Developments of Warwick.