what does the "touring" mean

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what does the "touring" mean

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what does the touring mean for the tw's? is it a suspension package or what
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I believe it engine package. It's the same as the ss but a fancy name that don't trigger sports car insurance, I may be wrong though.
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TW:
1. 'Sport-tuned' Suspension *
2. Upgraded/larger twin-piston front and rear ventilated brakes *
3. Interior /exterior upgrades - Power antenna on pass. rear panel, height adjustable seats, rear seat headrests, leather wheel and shifter * (similar to LS/LSi models ?)
4. EJ22T engine *
5. Upgraded 4EAT transmission *
6. Bigger front/rear sway bars *
7. Hood scoop *
8. 15" tires/alloy wheels *
9. Sunroof *
10. ?

* - same as '91-94 SS
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It's just a name. The sedan turbo legacies were called sport sedans, while the wagons were called touring wagons. It was just a naming differentiation for the turbo cars.
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Post by turbo970 »

o ok thanks guys
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In Japanland and elsewhere, the Legacy Turbo wagon was called the GT - grand turismo or grand touring. The turbo legacy sedan was called the RS.
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actually im pretty sure all auto sedans and wagons were GT's while manual sedans and wagons were RS's
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