GT5 Transcripts/Subaru Legacy (third generation)

The third generation Legacy wagon arrived in June 1998 with a host of improvements and new features not seen in the previous model. For starters, the wagon's wheelbase grew 0.7 inches, now measuring 104.3 inches, which resulted in better ride quality and more interior space. The width of the new model was purposely kept the same as the old to keep the wagon in the same size category in Japan. The rear suspension system went from struts to a multilink setup, which drastically improved the car's cornering. Also, front-wheel drive versions were completely scratched, with all models featuring all-wheel drive.

The new Legacy wagon was introduced with five engine choices. They ranged from a 2.0-liter turbocharged flat-4 to a 3.0-liter flat-6. The spotlight in the lineup once again on the GT-B, which spawned the GT-B E-Tune. This car became so popular with the enthusiasts that the base GT-B was discontinued.

The sedan version of the GT-B went by a new name, the B4. The B4 was targeted to driving enthusiasts, those who didn't need the utility of a wagon. The base RS was equipped with a naturally aspirated 2.0-liter flat-4 while the performance-oriented RSK received a turbocharged 2.0-liter. Later, a naturally aspirated 2.5-liter flat-6 and 3.0-liter flat-6 were added to the mix. In 2000, Subaru unveiled the Blitzen, a variant of the B4 that was produced in collaboration with Porsche Design. Because the Blitzen proved so popular, a wagon version was created in 2002.