JUN releases new short block assemblies for EJ20, EJ25

JUN releases new short block assemblies for EJ20, EJ25

Blown a hole in the side of your WRX’s/Forester’s/Legacy’s engine block recently? Don’t bother with replacing it with any ol’ Subaru motor, instead save up a bit of coin and splurge on a brand-new, JUN-built EJ short block!You can have your block in one of two flavours: Basic, or EX. As the name implies, Basic [...]

Car Pr0n: Japanese contingent at Goodwood

Car Pr0n: Japanese contingent at Goodwood

That annual orgy of automotive hedonism, the Goodwood Festival of Speed, took place over the weekend and although the emphasis (as always) was undoubtedly on the local produce, a handful of tasty Japanese treats did manage to find their way onto Lord March’s hallowed driveway. For those that couldn’t make it we’ve prepared for you [...]

2009 Legacy B4 Photos Leaked, Looks Suspiciously Like The Old One

2009 Legacy B4 Photos Leaked, Looks Suspiciously Like The Old One

Japanese mag Car Top have published what they say are pictures of Subaru’s facelifted 2009 Legacy, revealing a look that is both familiar, yet unfamiliar (do we detect a hint of Mazda6 in those headlights, or what?).Aside from the front headlights, the rest of the body looks virtually unchanged. Sure, there are extra creases here [...]

450hp Legacy STI On The Way?

450hp Legacy STI On The Way?

Subaru is also planning a turbocharged 3.7-litre petrol engine, with close to 450bhp, for a Legacy STi.450hp? Legacy? What?Auto Express have proved to be quite the rumour monger these days, particularly when it comes to Subaru news. I found this juicy nugget of info tacked onto the end of an article about the Subaru Exiga [...]

Subaru Reveal Legacy STI S402

Subaru Reveal Legacy STI S402

If you’ve ever had trouble trying to find a car that’s just as good at clipping apexes at your local circuit as it is at taking the dog to the vet, then look no further: Subaru’s Legacy STI S402 could be just the thing you need.After a lengthy teaser campaign, Subaru have finally released specs [...]

What A Scoop! Mystery Subaru Legacy Spotted

What A Scoop! Mystery Subaru Legacy Spotted

The keen-eyed folk over at the NASIOC forums have spotted a rather suspicious-looking Legacy cruising the highways of California recently, renewing speculation that this may be a prototype for an STI version of the mid-size sedan. The WRX bonnet scoop is quite literally the biggest tip-off that there’s something fishy about this car, while the [...]

STi-spec Subaru Legacy On Sale In Japan

STi-spec Subaru Legacy On Sale In Japan

The 2008 Subaru Legacy “Tuned by STi” edition went on sale in Japan yesterday, with Subaru’s performance division adding a host of trick parts to improve handling and responsiveness.The Legacy’s engine benefits from an STi-tuned ECU, while an STi muffler and 65mm diameter exhaust piping eases breathing restrictions. Automatic transmission equipped models also receive an [...]

JPCN - Back From The Dead

JPCN - Back From The Dead

After an extended hiatus, JPCN is back to bring you all the latest news from the world of Japanese performance autos.We’ve missed out on a lot of big news over the past few weeks and here we’ll give you a summary of the most important stories of late:Subaru have given Australian enthusiasts of the brand [...]