Liberty is B4Ck!!!

Subaru Liberty GT, Tuned by STI





The Subaru Liberty GT has quickly won a reputation as a classic high
performance grand tourer, offering the driver a wonderfully responsive and luxurious driving experience.

Performance car enthusiasts now have something new to look forward to with the imminent release of a very special limited edition version of the Liberty GT. Available in January 2006, place your order now with your Subaru Dealer today.

Only 300 high performance special edition Liberty GTs* have been produced offering:

• Increased power (190kW auto, 200kW manual) with a new STI Engine Control Unit tested and developed by STI for Australian conditions
• Increased torque for improved responsiveness through the rev range
• Lowered Bilstein suspension for enhanced, sportier handling
• 18" STI alloy wheels with Pirelli P Zero Rosso tyres
• Enhanced STI aerodynamics package
• A refined leather and Alcantara sporty interior with STI insignia and red stitching
• Limited edition badges with STI insignia
• Manual transmission vehicles feature an STI 4.0:1 short shift gear lever, for smooth, crisp gear changes
• Dual STI twin pipe mufflers for a throaty exhaust note
• Sporty Black interior trim with red luminescent instrument cluster

Available in sedan and wagon in both 5-speed manual and 5-speed ^SPORTSHIFTautomatic, the limited edition Liberty GT, Tuned by STI, is sure to go fast.

There’s even a choice of three premium colours:

• Obsidian Black with charcoal wheels - SOLD OUT
• Brilliant Silver with silver wheels - LIMITED NUMBERS AVAILABLE
• Urban Grey with silver wheels - LIMITED NUMBERS AVAILABLE

The limited edition model also comes standard with a comprehensive list of luxury appointments including:

• Climate control air conditioning
• Trip computer
• 13 Speaker McIntosh premium sound system
• 8-way power driver’s seat
• ^SPORTSHIFT steering wheel controls (auto version)

Liberty has received the highest possible 5 star occupant rating system in tests performed on behalf of ANCAP (the Australian New Car Assessment Program).

Liberty’s GT passive and active safety features include:

• A six ring safety cell
• Dual front and side air bags
• Dual front and rear curtain airbags
• Subaru symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
• Advanced ABS brakes with electronic brake force distribution

Recommended Retail Prices**

Sedan Manual - $59,490 SPORTSHIFT - $61,490

Wagon Manual - $61,490 SPORTSHIFT - $63,490

Specifications and Standard Features

Overall length mm 4665
Overall width mm 1730
Wheel base mm 2670
Front Track mm 1495
Rear Track mm 1490
Min Ground Clearance mm manual trans 135
auto trans 140
Unladen mass kg manual trans 1435
auto trans 1460
Max power kW manual trans 200
auto trans 190
Gear ratios Manual trans 1st 3.166 2nd 1.882 3rd 1.296 4th 0.972 5th 0.738 Rev 3.333 Final drive 4.111
Auto Trans 1st 3.540 2nd 2.264 3rd 1.471 4th 1.000 5th 0.971 Rev 3.545 Final drive 3.900

• Tyres Pirelli P Zero Rosso 215/45 R18 93W
• Wheels 5 X STI Alloy Wheel 18 x 7.5 55mm
• Suspension front Bilstein Strut type with STI lowered springs
• Suspension rear Bilstein multi link type with STI lowered springs
• STI front Strut brace
• Black leather seats with Alcantara inserts and STI logo and red stitching
• Black interior roof lining
• Red luminescent instrument meters
• STI rear suspension lateral links with pilot ball joints
• STI tuned engine management ECU
• Twin pipe sports mufflers
• Aluminium pedal set
• STI short shift gear lever mechanism on manual transmission
• STI Front lip spoiler
• STI Rear boot spoiler (sedan models)
• Tuned by STI badging



Here link to this to for spec b http://subaru.com.au/explore/liberty/

 

wow ive never heard of it but it sounds amazing.. a little pricey for subaru but ohwell i wasnt gonna buy one anyway

 

it mentioned something about australia.. maybe it's available there? and maybe that's australian $???

 

DAMN STRAIGHT..... we have had hot japanese vehicles for years... you guys are finally just getting a taste

 

does it have quad exhaust? dual tips on dual echuast?

 

that HAS to be in australian currency. Isnt the exchange rate something like 1us:1.5aus ???

 

I'll take on pleaseee....

 

59,490.00 AUD Australia Dollars = 45,072.84 USD United States Dollars

1 AUD = 0.757654 USD 1 USD = 1.31986 AUD

 

That is one hot ride.

 

However that isn't taking into account supply and such if they were to release one here (which I would be the first to purchase). List price for a Liberty GT, which is almost identical to my GT, is $52,990 AUD which equates to about $40k USD. I'm pretty sure the sticker price on my GT was not $40k. That into consideration, if they did bring the STi tune here I would expect it to sell for little more than the Spec B that is currently available here. Say $35k-ish? However if it's limited numbers like the Spec B (which has the same slow plant mine does) I'm guessing dealers will stretch it out to $40k for the ignorant buyer.

Scott, if you're reading this: Put me first on your list to trade up to one of these if/when they come over here. It would hold me from having to do nasty things to my current GT :twisted:

 

250 hp slow :roll:

 

^^thank you DEVI-L, mind as well get the sti