Subaru is set to surprise performance fans with the unveiling of a concept version of the new Legacy 3.0R saloon.

Displayed purely as a prototype, the all-wheel drive teaser, being shown at the Geneva Motor Show will have the same six-speed manual gearbox as the Impreza STi. The current Legacy 3.0R is available as an automatic only.

In addition, the Legacy Spec B features front and rear Bilstein suspension with rally car-like inverted struts for tauter high-speed control. Also aimed at enthusiasts is a torque-sensing rear limited-slip differential. This gives sharper cornering turn-in and more throttle-adjustable handling. Finally, the show car has larger 18 ins diameter wheels.