Outback 3.0 v Legacy spec b 3.0 differences ?
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Starting to look at the spec b legacy 3.0 and the outback 3.0 c. 2007 / 8. They seem to have the same engine and mpg but when you look at the 0-60 the outback says 8.5 and the spec b 6.5 ?
They both seem to have the same engine a 243bhp 3.0, are there actually any differences or the figures just wrong ?
Any help gratefully received
Thanks
Phib
They both seem to have the same engine a 243bhp 3.0, are there actually any differences or the figures just wrong ?
Any help gratefully received
Thanks
Phib
try asking here: http://www.uklegacy.com/forums/index.php/forum/2-g...
I am sure someone there will know the exact spec of both, but I had assumed the engines were the same, obviously the ride height is different, the spec B has some fancy bilstein shocks and is set up as a fast road car rather than an occasional off roader with a major turn os speed and so may have a slightly different ECU map?
I am sure someone there will know the exact spec of both, but I had assumed the engines were the same, obviously the ride height is different, the spec B has some fancy bilstein shocks and is set up as a fast road car rather than an occasional off roader with a major turn os speed and so may have a slightly different ECU map?
I am pretty sure it's down to the gearbox as the engine is identical - if post facelift then both have si drive (makes a massive difference). The wheels / tyres are different - on my 09 outback the wheels are 17 inch with Yokohama geolanders all weather tyres. Spec b has 18 inchers with regular tyres. The front seats are a little different too - a bit flatter on outback. Outback suspension raised and with body cladding. Some outbacks have the Ivory leather, all spec bs and some outbacks have black. All spec bs have satnav but not all outbacks
I had a 3.0 Outback and wasn't that enamoured by it to be honest. I really wished I had the 3.0 R Spec B Legacy instead but it was a company car and the Spec B was just out of production with no UK stock.
As I recall the Outback had a slightly lower redline than the Spec B but for me the auto box was poor - the ratios seemed mis-matched to the engine's characteristics, so the first four gears seemed far too tall and fifth was a massive overdrive. Made for a nice cruiser but you had to drop to third to get any meaningful acceleration to stream past traffic in the usual motorway grind between 60 - 90. Plus, the higher ride height and softer suspension are not sporty - a lovely wafter but a different beast to the Spec B.
I'd had two Saab 9-5 Aero's before the Outback so it was a lovely change at first but eventually its appeal faded for me.
As I recall the Outback had a slightly lower redline than the Spec B but for me the auto box was poor - the ratios seemed mis-matched to the engine's characteristics, so the first four gears seemed far too tall and fifth was a massive overdrive. Made for a nice cruiser but you had to drop to third to get any meaningful acceleration to stream past traffic in the usual motorway grind between 60 - 90. Plus, the higher ride height and softer suspension are not sporty - a lovely wafter but a different beast to the Spec B.
I'd had two Saab 9-5 Aero's before the Outback so it was a lovely change at first but eventually its appeal faded for me.
Over it's total life it did 24.6mpg - I was using a fuel card as it was a company car so the data is good. However, if you cruised at 70 - 80 at constant throttle on the motorway you could see around 31 on the trip computer. I personally never noticed any difference in economy between the three modes (Sports Sharp, Sports and Rigor Mortis).
I am a bit lead footed by the way, hence the 24.6 mpg overall. As a comparison the 95 Aero averaged 26.5 mpg over 80-odd thousand miles.
I am a bit lead footed by the way, hence the 24.6 mpg overall. As a comparison the 95 Aero averaged 26.5 mpg over 80-odd thousand miles.
From last June when I got it until the weather got colder mine averaged 26.5 (detailed spreadsheet calculation) - live in country which ruins the mpg but average one trip a week that is mostly motorway and outside rush hour
In the last couple of the months it has done much worse - but done far fewer motorway trips (when it does around 29-30) and lots of shorter trips - I think it's down to 23 ish, sadly! But not calculating accurately anymore as it's too depressing to think about!
The trip computer exaggerates by 1-1.5mpg. (On the diesel outback I had before the exaggeration was 6-8mpg)
In the last couple of the months it has done much worse - but done far fewer motorway trips (when it does around 29-30) and lots of shorter trips - I think it's down to 23 ish, sadly! But not calculating accurately anymore as it's too depressing to think about!
The trip computer exaggerates by 1-1.5mpg. (On the diesel outback I had before the exaggeration was 6-8mpg)
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