Subaru Legacy B4 GT300 #62 2009 (AWD)
Subaru Legacy B4 GT300 #62 2009 (GT300)
The Subaru Legacy B4 GT300 #62 is a purpose-built Japanese GT300 machine from the Super GT era, wearing a familiar four-door silhouette but transformed into a full race car. Built to compete in the GT300 class, it combines Subaru's all-wheel-drive identity with serious aero, slicks, and a high-revving racing engine package tailored for sprint-race performance.
Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)
Powertrain: 2.0L turbocharged flat-4 race engine (mid-front mounted, longitudinal) with motorsport electronics and race-spec induction/exhaust
Total Output: ~500 hp
Redline: ~8,500–9,000 rpm
Transmission: 6-speed sequential racing gearbox
Weight: ~1,100 kg minimum
Dimensions: Approximately sedan-based GT300 proportions with widebody aero package and low ride height
Tires: Racing slicks on lightweight motorsport wheels
Brakes: Ventilated race discs with multi-piston calipers
Layout: AWD, front-engine race platform
In the Simulator Feel
The Legacy B4 GT300 is a stable, traction-rich GT car that feels planted under power and forgiving at the limit. Compared to more tail-happy rear-drive GT machines, the Subaru's AWD system gives it a confident launch out of slow corners and excellent consistency in changeable grip conditions. It may not be the lightest or most nimble GT300 entry, but it makes up for that with sure-footed acceleration and reassuring balance.
Engine & Sound: The turbocharged flat-four delivers the classic Subaru boxer soundtrack — a throaty, off-beat rumble under load with a sharper, harder-edged bark at high rpm. Turbo spool is noticeable, and the power delivery tends to build in a strong mid-range surge before tapering slightly near the top end.
Handling Characteristics:
Cornering: Predictable and stable on entry, with mild understeer if you overdrive the front end.
Traction: Excellent on exit thanks to AWD, making it very approachable for long runs and low-grip surfaces.
Braking: Strong stopping power with a bit more chassis stability than many rear-drive rivals.
Top Speed: Competitive for GT300, though aero drag and AWD drivetrain losses can keep it from being the absolute fastest on long straights.
Driving Style Tip: Carry speed into the corner and use the car's traction advantage on exit. It rewards smooth inputs and patient throttle application, especially in tight technical sections where the AWD system can really help you unwind the wheel early.
Livery & Aesthetics: The #62 Legacy B4 has that unmistakable late-2000s Super GT look: wide arches, aggressive aero, low stance, and bold Subaru branding. It blends sedan practicality with racecar aggression in a way that's pure GT300 charm.
Whether you're racing door-to-door or hunting lap time, the Subaru Legacy B4 GT300 #62 is a distinctive and confidence-building machine that delivers classic Japanese touring-car flavor with real endurance-racing attitude.
