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Subaru Legacy Mk3 BE/BH

Headline trim: GT-B Twin Turbo — 276 bhp, 0-62 in 6.4s.

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Verdict
B
BHP
276 bhp
0–60
6.4 s
Top speed
149 mph
MPG
20 mpg (US)
Used
$3,200-$11,000

Strengths

  • H6 3.0 added
  • Twin-turbo continues
  • Outback rugged

Weaknesses

  • EJ25 head gasket persists
  • Auto box weak
  • Cabin dated

Notable tech

  • BE/BH platform
  • Saloon, estate, Outback (H6)
  • EJ20 / EJ25 / EZ30 H6
  • Twin-turbo (GT)
  • Symmetrical AWD

Common issues

  • EJ25 head gasket
  • H6 valve cover gasket
  • Air mass meter wear

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk3 BE/BH's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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2.0 EJ20 boxer
BHP134
Torque186 Nm
0–6010.0 s
Top124 mph
MPG (US)25 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
2.5 EJ25 boxer
BHP162
Torque230 Nm
0–608.7 s
Top128 mph
MPG (US)23 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT
3.0 EZ30 H6
BHP209
Torque297 Nm
0–607.5 s
Top142 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox4AT
2.0 GT Twin Turbo
BHP276
Torque343 Nm
0–606.4 s
Top149 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT