The
2005 Subaru Legacy, Legacy Outback and
Legacy GT
Ride and Drive!!
5/17/04 - Las Vegas Motor
Speedway
I was invited to participate in the Launch and ride
and drive of the new 2005 Subaru Legacy, GT & Outbacks.This was an absolute
scream! Event was held in Las Vegas of all places, and I received the
opportunity to thrash a few of these cars at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway....
all I can honestly say is... WOW.... The GT is
just an amazing car!!!
Subaru has really outdone themselves with this one!!!
Enjoy the photos and
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with questions..
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2005 Subaru Legacy
GT Turbo :o}!
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First we got to thrash the GT's round a road course |
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Every one of us drove, seated next to an instructor.... most of whom were from the UK and abroad |
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All of the GT's I drove, even the wagons - handled very very neutrally. Great feeling car |
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Another of the events, was a ride-along around the oval track (nascar) |
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We rode with the instructors... speeds ave 120mph |
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this was fun but a bit hairy for me as i'm used to being in charge ;o) |
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2005 Subaru Legacy Outback! |
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Outback street drive... we drove the Outback a few miles on tarmac, with a short jaunt off road |
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there were about 18 cars... :) |
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Handled nicely, esp at higher speeds off road ;) |
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suspension and ground clearance did their job. i was impressed. |
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This one has all the accessories... |
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Roof racks, bike rack, trailer hitch tons more... |
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Tonneau cover and dog guard can now be used at the same time!!! yay!!! finally eh? :) |
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Interior, much improved in my opinion! |
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2005 Subaru Legacy
Accessories, Body, Cutaway...
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An Outback Cutaway vehicle... very very cool! |
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gave us an up close and good idea how everthing fit/functioned |
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Tranny discussion/presentation |
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Brake presentation/discussion |
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Shell... showing improved reinforcements! |
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Nice door reinforcements! :) |
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Vegas Shots, the
Subaru Gang... random fun
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Bellagio.... (we stayed here.. nice place!!) |
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Bellagio before water show... |
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Paris - w/Eiffel tower replica |
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Stratosphere... i just had to ride Big Shot (where they shoot you up the top of the "needle" bit ... fun fun fun fun!!!! :) |
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race slicks @ the speedway |
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some shots of us all goofing around and enjoying the new Legacy!! |
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dinner... it's always a laugh when we all get together |
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speedway & Legacy in background |
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woohooo let's go racing... erm.. i mean... ;o} |
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"hmmm I may have to buy one of these afterall..." |
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