I didn't know the convertible was a hybrid I heard that it had a 400-hp TT H6!

 

Except for the headlights, I actually like it... Maybe Subaru's 3rd sports car attempt will be a charm...

I think a 2 seat spider would be pretty cool. I read an article in Motor Trend about 7-8 months ago that said it was a done deal that a 450 hp F6 TT Legacy STI was coming to the US

That would be amazing. I don't trust Motor Trend though.

yeah I wish my forester had a turbo-diesel and low-range. Maybe then I can climb some of those steep hills I always have to carefully back down after bogging down. I sure hope they build a turbo diesel so I can stop lusting after the new twin turbocharged V-10 diesel VW Toureg with 550 plus lb-ft of torque.

As stated on the other forum (NASIOC), a Subaru Rep gave a hint the Legacy STI will come in 2006/2007 with a 3.0 Turbo engine and 350 hp. The price will be in the near of $ 50.000.

 

 

Regarding the diesel engine for Subarus there are lot of discussion on german boards. There is no detailed and trust-worthy information if it will come or not. Obviously Subaru is thinking about the diesel dilemma since a long time. But still there is the problem to have the right volume to produce the diesel engines cost-effective. The other problem with diesels are the emmissions - particel filters (now strongly marketed by french car makers!) will definitely help - but increase the costs. Now 40 % of the new cars are diesel engines here in Germany - that would be an interesting business. But I guess it will be getting interesting for Subaru if the American market demands diesel engines more and more. The two biggest markets for Subaru are America and Japan - and in the past both market didn't demand diesels that much.

 

I personally don't like diesels - I always prefer gas engines - despite the advantages of better mileage and decreased costs. Don't forget the higher price of a diesel engine compared to a gas engine. And if you want to have very good diesel engine, you have to sell an arm and leg for it !

 

 

And by the way, torque is very nice, but not everything. What would you think, if you could rev your Subie only to 4500 rpm??? But that's the way the diesel works. Don't understand me wrong, it's not slow at all. But it's not that funny.

 

So don't call too loud for the diesel - it's not the ultimate solution.