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Old Subarus
an unofficial Subaru research site

Options, specs, colors- 360, Loyale, XT, Justy, Brat, Legacy, Outback, Impreza, WRX, STi, Baja, RS, GL DL, Turbo....

On this page
1969 360  (click for a 360 page) I 1975-6 ModelsBrat article I 1983 models  I 1984 models 1985 models 1987 models I 1988 models  I 1989 models (see below for Justy) 1991 XT  I Justy 1988-1989 Justy 1994   I Loyale 1990-94 
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 In the Beginning.... 1968.

In Vietnam it's the Tet Offensive, President Johnson doesn't run for re-election. R.F.K is assassinated June 5th.
The Redwood National Park is established in California, clothing designer Ralph Lauren is 29 and just starting out, a Hershey Bar is .05c.
Katherine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand share the Oscar Award, "Hair" opens on Broadway.
The Doors sing Hello, I Love You, The Beatles Hey, Jude, the Rolling Stones Jumpin' Jack Flash, Janis Joplin does Cheap Thrills and Led Zepplin forms.
On TV it's the first season for both Hawaii 5-0 and 60 Minutes, and Rowen and Martin's Laugh-In is the top rated show.
Green Bay beats Oakland 33 to 14 at Miami, January 14 in Super Bowl II and Wilt Chamberlin is the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the 4th time.

Volkswagen captures 57 percent of the U.S. import market, selling 569,292 vehicles in the United States while Subaru sells only 332. Beetle's are less than $1,800 and VW outsells many U.S. makes including Pontiac, Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Fairlane, Plymouth Fury, Buick, Ford Mustang, Oldsmobile, and Chrysler. (statistics from Bookshelf 1997)
I remember the great Bug ad campaigns .. "cars that float" and "still under $2,000". .
In 1997 Subaru sells 133,000 cars.

1969 Subaru 360 4 door van with Joe Spitz. it's pretty small!
The 360  had a 2-stroke engine, got 66.3 mpg and cost $1,297, See below.
Available in a sedan, truck and van version. A true 'mini-van', it is only 117" long!
By 1985 Subaru produces it's 1,000,000 4wd vehicle, and in the 1990s Subaru is the #1 selling station wagon in the US.
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360 Specifcations
red 360
360 Mini sedan


MSRP: 2door sedan $1,297, ($1327 including prep)

Wheelbase 71"
Overall length 118"
Overall width 51"
Overall height 53"
Turning circle 28 ft
Tread, front, 44.9" 
Tread, rear 42.1" 
Ground clearance: 6.3"
 

Engine:  21.7 ci, 2 stroke, 2 cylinder, air cooled
Transmission: 4 speed manual
Steering: rack and pinion manual steering
Compression 6.7:1
Carburetor Solex type, Hitachi 
Horsepower 25@5500,  25.4 ft lbs torque
Final drive ratio 5.89:1
Fuel capacity 6.6 US gal
Curb weight 925.0 lb
Weight front/rear 41/59
Tire size 4.8x10
Acceleration
Maximum speed: 69.3 MPH
0-50 37.5seconds
1/4 mile 28.5 seconds
3-50mph (floored) 26.4 seconds
Braking 39.4 ft at 31 mph

Standard equipment; heater and defroster with fan, back-up lights, turn signals, dome light, window washers, gas tank locks, passenger grab handle, vinyl seats, padded dash,  dual chromed outside mirrors, mud flaps, chromed hubcaps, 2 sun visors, etc etc

another page on this site with many photos
visit the 360 owner's club I more links to other Subaru sites....

end 360 specs.
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start 1976 specs 
1975-1976 Subaru
1975 1st year for the 4wd in the US market

I suspect there weren't many changes between '75 and '76, thus only a few are noted here. If you know of any please email. 
Corrections, help welcomed. 

Models: 2 door, 4 door, 5 door wagon 

Front wheel drive or 4wd (wagon only) 
Engines: 2 barrel carbed 4 cylinder 1.4L or 1.6L OHV 'quadrozontal' engine, known today as 'horizontal opposed', SEEC-T' (Subaru Exhaust Emission Control-Thermal) 
Transmssions: syncromeshed manual 4 spd, manual 5 spd, Automatic 3 spd (not avail in Califonia: 5spd manual, automatic) 
Suspension: 4 whl independent 
Steering: rack and pinion, 13" wheels 
Brakes: power assist front disc, rear drum 
Economy- 29/39 (5 spd manual, US spec, not Ca spec) 
Fuel tank: 2/4 door: 13.2 US gallons. Wagon: 11.8 USG 
Turning radius: 4wd wagon 75: 31.6ft, 76: 32ft 
AM radio, 

 

1975/76 model sedan 2 door DL 2 door DL 4 sedan DL wagon 1975: GL cpe
1976:DL-Sport-cpe
GF hardtop coupe 4wd wagon
engine 1.3L 1.4L, 1.6L 1.4L, 1.6L 1.4L, 1.6L 1.4L 1.4L, 1.6L 1.4L
transmission 
(1975 5 spd, auto NA in Calif)
4 spd manual 4 spd manual 
3 spd auto
4 spd manual 
3 spd auto
4 spd manual 
3 spd auto
5 spd manual 1975 4 spd man 
'76: 5 spd
4 spd manual
wheelbase 96.7 96.7 96.7 96.7 96.7 96.7 96.1
length/width 164"/59.3" 164"/59.3" 164"/59.3" 164.8"/59.3" 164"/59.3" 164"/59.3" 158.7"/59.1"
weight 1985 4 spd- 1985 
auto - 2040
4 spd - 2030 
Auto- 2085
4spd - 2145 
Auto- 2200
2005  5spd - 2060 
Auto- 2105
4spd - 2190
upgrades basic model 
(no rear def, cigarette lighter,  day/night mirror, tinted glass, carpet etc)
75: bias ply tires
carpeting, rear defroster, cigarette lighter,  day/night mirror, tinted glass, full carpet, reclining bucket seats, tachometer (1975  upgrade to radial tires) am/fm, clock, tinted glass, tachometer, landau roof, carpeting 
1975: 5 spd manual
carpeting, rear wiper/washer, 
reclining bucket seats, tinted glass
optional . '76: auto trans., 
75/6 whl trim rings, stripe kit etc
76: auto trans, 
75/6-whl trim rings, stripe kit etc
76: auto trans., 
75/6-whl trim rings, roof rack, stripe kit etc
75: 5 spd manual, auto trans, 
76: auto trans., 
75/6-whl trim rings, stripe kit etc
75: 5 spd man, auto trans., 
76: auto trans., 
75/6-whl trim rings, stripe kit etc
75/6-whl trim rings, stripe kit, roof rack etc
1975/76 model sedan 2 door DL 2 door DL 4 door DL wagon '75: GL cpe
'76: DL sport cpe
GF Hardtop cpe 4wd wagon
end 75/76



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A nice article on the Brat
"... In 1977, Subaru was the fifth largest automotive importer supplying vehicles to North America, trailing the likes of Honda, Toyota, Nissan and Mazda. With the gas crisis still fresh in people’s minds, there was a surge of desire amongst the buying public for small, fuel-efficient pickups that could serve as dual-purpose vehicles.
Subaru introduced the BRAT at the perfect time. BRAT stands for Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter. The vehicle resembled a small pickup, but was actually more of a crossover vehicle, similar in design to the larger Chevrolet El Camino and Ford Ranchero. Its name comes from its on-the-fly all-wheel drive system that could be activated with the push of a button.
The BRAT was first sold in North America as a 1978 model and was produced until 1987. Unlike the El Camino and Ranchero, the first generation Brat came with rear-facing seats located in the cargo bay. This unique feature enabled Subaru to designate the BRAT as a passenger vehicle, as opposed to a pickup, thus saving thousands of dollars in importation fees.
All BRATs came standard with the all-wheel drive system. From 1978 through to 1980, BRATs came standard with Subaru’s 1.6-litre four engine available with either a four-speed manual or a three-speed automatic transmission. There were also two trim levels available – the DL and the GL. The primary difference between the two models was the number of round front headlamps: the DL model had two while the GL model’s grille housed four.
In 1981, the displacement of the engine was increased to 1.8 litres, producing 73 horsepower. Transmission choices again were a four-speed manual or three-speed automatic. As with the 1978 through to 1980 models, the push of a button engaged the all-wheel drive system.
In 1982 the round headlights were replaced with rectangular ones giving the BRAT a more updated look and the GL version was also outfitted with a dual-range transfer case (DL models still used a single-range version).
For the 1983 and 1984 model years, one could also order a BRAT with an optional 1.8-litre turbo engine producing an impressive, but perhaps not “nail-biting,” 93 horsepower.
In terms of dimensions, the BRAT sat on a relatively short wheelbase of just 245.6 centimetres (96.7 inches) and was 442.4 centimetres (174.2 inches) in length. In comparison to pickups offered by other North American manufacturers it was small; however, next to other Japanese offerings, it was comparable in size.
Potential buyers of the BRAT also had a numerous range of colour choices, from Extra Black and Lake Blue to Lucent Grey and Moon Silver – 11 choices in all to suit every taste.
As manufacturers started to focus on such things as safety, the two plastic jump seats in the rear of the BRAT were no longer available for the 1986 and 1987 model years. However, one other unique feature that was maintained throughout its brief production history was the placement of the spare tire, which was housed in the engine compartment.
Perhaps the most well-known celebrity to own a BRAT was former United States President Ronald Reagan, who owned a red 1978 model, apparently for working on his 688-acre ranch in Santa Barbara, California. The BRAT was sold along with the ranch in 1998 and later received a full restoration by Subaru of America, after which it was returned to the ranch for historical purposes.
Say what you will, the BRAT did offer North Americans a vehicle that stood out amongst the crowd, and it was the first cross-over vehicle, of sorts, that led the way for other automotive manufacturers to introduce such vehicles into the market. It was a go-anywhere, do-anything, fuel efficient “fun” 4×4 – part car, part truck.
North Americans would have to wait another 16 years before Subaru would offer up a similar vehicle - the 2003 Subaru Baja (of which only 30,000 were sold), which was strangely similar to the BRAT of the late 70s early 80s. It was another attempt by Subaru to offer up a vehicle choice that would capture the hearts of a younger, more hip buying public.
Regardless of whether you are an automotive enthusiast, one cannot deny the uniqueness and simplicity that the BRAT had to offer. Today, these vehicles are few and far between and you either like them or you don’t.
You have to admire Subaru’s ingenuity, willingness and gumption (otherwise known as balls) to bring a vehicle like the BRAT into the marketplace. A total of 92,445 Subaru BRATs moved out of dealer showrooms and into owners’ driveways between 1978 and 1987 – no easy accomplishment and certainly worthy of an honourable mention.'
the article 9/16/09



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1983 Subaru

1983 Subaru

New for 1983: automatic transmission, 3 speed,  with 'On demand 4wd'
All 4wd models have height adjustable suspension for higher ground clearance.

There were a few GL convertibles made by a Southern California company in 1983-84. They cut the top off a GL 2dr.  These aftermarket conversions were not authorized by Subaru nor included in any promotional literature or advertising.

1983 GL convertible
photo and car courtesy Worthington

4 wheel drive systems :
manual trans, lever activated: high range only, high-low range (hi-lo),
auto trans, push-button activated: high only
 
 
Ground clearance
fwd 2 dr hardtop, 4 dr sedan, hatchback: 6.5"
4wd hatchback: 8.9" with adjustable suspension up to 9.3"
4wd station wagon DL: 8.1" with adjustable suspension up to 9.1"
4wd Station wagon GL: 8.3" with adjustable suspension up to 9.3"
Brat: 8.3" with adjustable suspension up to 9.3"
1983 ski car
1983 Ski Car
1983  Subaru Engine Specifications

4WD = All-Wheel-Drive
FWD= Front -Wheel-Drive

Models: GL-10, GL, DL, Standard
2 door sedan: fwd GL-10, GL, DL
4 door sedan, GL-10, GL, DL
3 door hatchback, 4wd GL, fwd GL, DL, Standard
Station wagon: 4wd GL, DL, fwd GL-10, GL,  DL
Brat: 4wd GL, DL

Transmission, 4WD, FWD Systems:
note my numbering system for engines and transmissions

Auto trans:
#1 3spd fwd or 4wd shift on the fly
Manual trans: 
# 2: 4 sp Hi-Low Dual range 4wd, 
# 3: 4 spd Hi 4wd,
#4: 5 spd fwd 

Brakes: Front: vented disc. Rear: drum

1983 ENGINES
# 1
1.6 L 4 cylinder overhead valve boxer engine. Carburetor. 
horsepower:69 @ 4800 rpm
torque: 86 @ 2800 

Fuel economy: 
4 speed manual: fwd- 34/46, awd-27/37 
5 speed manual: fwd 30/43 
Auto: fwd- 27/35 
awd- 24/30

# 2
1.8 L 4 cylinder overhead cam, carburetor, boxer engine 
horsepower: 73 @ 4400 rpm 
torque: 94 @2400 rpm 

Fuel economy: 
24/30

1983 Subaru Models, Features 
S= standard, 0 = option, na= not available

please see above for my numbering system to determine engine, transmission combinations

Feature fwd 2 dr Hardtop GL-10,
GL, DL
fwd 4dr sedan GL-10, GL, DL fwd 3dr hatchback
GL, DL, Standard
4wd 3 dr hatchback GL fwd wagon
GL-10, GL, DL
4wd wagon
GL (GL 10), DL
4wd brat
GL, DL
Overall length GL: 168.1"
DL: 167.3",
GL: 168.1"
DL: 167.3",
GL: 157.9"
DL, Std 156.9"
GL 4wd 157.3" GL:169.3",
DL: 168.5"
GL, DL: 168.7" 174.2"
Engine GLs: # 2
DL: # 1
GLs: # 2
DL: # !
GLs: #2
DL, Std: #1
#2 #2 #2 #2
Transmission # 4
GLs: 0 #1
 # 4
GLs: 0 #1
GLs, DL: #4
GL: 0 #1
Std: #3
#2 #4,
GLs: 0 #3
GLs: #2, 0:#1
DL: #3
GLs: #2, 0-#1
DL: #3
Hillholder clutch S- GLs
DL: na
S- Gls
DL- na
S- Gl
DL, Std- na
S S S S
Power steering
(rack and pinion)
Power windows, power mirrors, 
cruise control, air cond.,
digital dash,
sunroof
S: GL-10 
GL, DL- na
S:GL-10
GL, DL- na
na na S: GL-10
Gl, DL: na
na na
manual height adjustable
suspension
na na na S na S S
Model reminder fwd 2 dr Hardtop GL-10,
GL, DL
fwd 4dr sedan GL-10, GL, DL fwd 3dr hatchback
GL, DL, Standard
4wd 3 dr hatchback GL fwd wagon
GL-10, GL, DL
4wd wagon
GL, DL
4wd brat
GL, DL

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end 1983




1984 Subaru
1984 Subaru Engine Specifications

AWD = All-Wheel-Drive
FWD= Front -Wheel-Drive

Models: GL, GL-10, DL, Turbo
2 door sedan: awd turbo-charged, or fwd GL-10, GL and DL
4 door sedan, awd GL or fwd GL-10, GL, and DL
3 door hatchback, awd GL or fwd GL, DL, and Standard
Station wagon fwd GL and DL, AWD Turbo, GL, and DL
Brat: awd turbo and GL

There were a few GL convertibles made by a Southern California company in 1983-84, They cut the top off a GL 2door. 
These aftermarket conversions were not authorized by Subaru nor included in any promotional literature or advertising. 
If you have a photograph or any information it would be very appreciated.

AWD Systems:
Auto trans and Turbo models: full time awd
Other models: 4 speed manual transmission with a Hi-Low Dual range awd on demand system 

Transmissions:
4 speed manual with High-Low Dual Range on demand 4wd 
5 speed manual front wheel drive only 
3 speed automatic 

Brakes: Front: vented disc. Rear: drum

1984 ENGINES
1.6 L 4 cylinder overhead valve boxer engine. Carburetor. 
horsepower:69 @ 4800 rpm 
torque: 86 @ 2800

Fuel economy: 
4 speed manual: fwd- 34/46, awd-27/37 
5 speed manual: fwd 30/43 
Auto: fwd- 27/35 
awd- 24/30

1.8 L 4 cylinder overhead cam, carburetor, boxer engine 
horsepower: 73 @ 4400 rpm 
torque: 94 @2400 rpm 

Fuel economy: 
24/30

1.8 L 4 cylinder, fuel injected, 
exhaust gas driven Turbo-charged overhead cam boxer engine 
Horsepower: 95 @ 4800 rpm 
Torque: 123 @ 2000 rpm 

Fuel economy: 
5 speed manual: 23/30 
Auto: 27/35

start 1984 2 & 4 dr sedans, 3 dr hatchback
1984 Subaru: 2 door sedan, 4 door sedan, Hatchback
Turbo models introduced.

see next table below for station wagon and Brat

S= standard, 0= optional, na= not available, awd= all wheel drive, fwd=front wheel drive

1984 Subaru option, feature
2 door hardtop
fwd
GL-10, GL, DL
2 dr GL Hardtop
awd turbo
4 door sedan
fwd 
GL-10, GL, DL
4 door sedan 
AWD 
Hatchback fwd
GL/DL/Standard
Hatchback awd GL
Engine
 1.6 
1.8 turbo
1.6 
1.8 
1.6 
1.8 
 Transmissions: 
Manual: 5 speed manual with Hill-Holder cluch, unless a 4 speed manual is noted 

Automatic: 3 speed

GL: manual, 
GL-10: auto 
DL: manual no hill-holder
auto
GL- manual 
GL-10: auto 
DL: manual no hill-holder clutch
auto 
GL: manual, 0=auto 
DL:manual no hill-holder clutch
Standard: 4 speed manual no hill holder clutch
4 speed manual dual range awd
 Wheelbase: 
Overall length: 
Overall width: 
Ground clearance:
96.9"
168.1"
63.6"
6.5"
96.7
167.9
63.8
8.1"
96.9
168.1
63.8
6.5"
 96.5
167.9
63.8
8.1"
93.7
157.9
63.6
6.5"
93.3
157.3
63.8
8.3"
Power assisted rack and pinion steering
 GL-10: S
GL:0
DL: na
GL-10: S
GL: 0
DL: na
na 
na
 Height Adjustable Suspension
 na
S
na 
na 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
end 1984 2 & 4 dr sedans, 3 dr hatchback

start 1984 wagon and brat
1984 Subaru: Station Wagon and Brat
see table above for sedans and hatchback
S=standard, 0=optional, na=not available
awd= all-wheel drive, fwd = front wheel drive
1984 Subaru option, feature
fwd Station Wagon Gl, DL
AWD Turbo GL Station Wagon
AWD Station Wagon GL, DL
Brat Turbo T-Top
awd 
Brat T-Top 
awd GL
Engine
 1.8 
1.8 turbo 
1.8 
1.8 
1.6 
 Transmissions: 
Manual: 5 speed manual with Hill-Holder cluch, unless a 4 speed manual is noted 
Automatic: 3 speed
GL: manual, 
0: auto
DL: manual 
auto
GL- 4 speed dual range manual 
0: auto 
DL: manual
auto 
GL: 4 speed dual range manual, 
0- auto
 Wheelbase: 
Overall length: 
Overall width: 
Ground clearance:
96.7"
169.3."
63.6"
6.9"
96.7
168.7
63.8
8.1"
96.3
168.7
63.8
8.3"
 96.7
174.2
64.4
8.1"
96.3
174.2
64.4
8.3"
 Power assisted rack and pinion steering
 GL: 0
DL: na
GL: 0
DL: na
na 
 Height Adjustable Suspension
 na
S
 
 
 
 
 
 
end 1984

start 1985 section
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1985 Subaru specifcation and options
s= standard, o = optional, na= not available

This is a brief list of the engines, transmissions, features and options available that year.

1985 Transmissions:
0= optional
#A: 5 speed manual
#B: 4 spd manual
#C: 3 spd auto
#D: 5 spd manual dual range hi/lo 4wd
1985 Engines
#1: 
1.8L turbo, multipoint fuel injection, 
water-cooled turbocharger, 
compression 7.7:1
horsepower 111@4800rpm
torque 134@2800rpm
#2: 
1.8.L OHC Carburetor
horsepower 82@4800rpm
torque 101@2800rpm
#3:
1.8L OHC, multi-point fuel injection
horsepower 94@5200rpm
torque 101@2800rpm
#4:
1.8L OHV, carburetor
horsepower 73@4400rpm
torque 94@2400rpm
#5:
1.6L OHV, carburetor
horsepower 69@4800rpm
torque 86@2400rpm
.
1985 Subaru
Feature XT 4wd turbo  GL-10 XT 2wd
GL-10
XT GL
DL
4wd Turbo 
Sedan
and RX
4wd
Sedan
GL
2wd
Sedan
GL-10
2wd
Sedan GL
DL
4 wd turbo
wagon
4 wd wagon
GL
DL
2wd  wagon GL-10 2wd  wagon GL
DL
4wd hatch
back
2wd
Hatch
back 
GL
Std
Brat
4wd GL
Engine
# 1
# 3
# 3
# 1
# 2
# 3
# 2
# 1
# 2
# 3
# 4
# 4
GL # 4 STD# 5
# 4
transmissions
0=optional
#A, 0:#C
#A, 0-#C
#A, 0:#C
#D
Turbo: O-#C
# C 
#A O-#C
GL:#A
O-# C,
DL:# D O-#A
#C
GL:#D
0-:#C,
DL#A
#A, 0:#C
GL #A 0-#C,
DL#A
#D
#A 0:#C,
STD #B
#D, 0-#C
wheelbase
97.0"
97.0"
97.0"
97.0"
97.0"
97.2
97.2
96.9
96.9
97.0
97.0
93.3
93.7
96.3
length
175.2
175.2
175.2
172.0
172.0
172.0
172.0
173.6
173.6
173.5
173.5
157.3
157.9
174.2
ground clearance
6.7
6.1
6.1
6.3
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.3
5.5
5.5
8.3
6.5
8.3
power steering
s
s
na
sdn-s
RX-na
o
s
GL-o
DL-na
s
GL-o
DL-na
s
GL-
DL-na
na
na
na
digital instrument panel, trip computer
s
s
na
sdn-s
RX-na
o
s
GL-o
DL-na
s
GL-o
DL-na
s
GL-o
DL-na
na
na
na
manual adjustable
height
suspension
s
na
na
s
s
na
na
s
s
na
na
s
na
s
electronic
air suspension
S
na
na
SDN -s
RX- na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
na
power windows
s
s
GL-o
DL-na
sdn-s
RX-na
o
s
gl-o
dl-na
s
gl-o
dl-na
s
gl-o
dl-na
na
na
na
power locks
s
s
na
sdn-s
RX-na
o
s
gl-o
dl-na
s
gl-o
dl-na
s
gl-o
dl-na
na
na
na
hillholder clutch
(manual)
s
s
s
s
sn
s
s
na
s
s
s
s
na
s
air cond. &
cruise control
s
s
o
s
RX-no cc
o
s
o
s
o
s
o
o
o
o
1985
Subaru
model
XT turbo 4wd
GL-10
XT 2wd
GL-10
XT GL
XT DL
4wd turbo
sedan and RX
4wd sedan GL
2wd sedan GL-10
2wd sedan
GL
DL
4wd wagon turbo
4wd wagon
GL
DL
2wd wagon GL-10
2wd wagon GL
DL
4wd hatch
back
2wd hatch
back
4wd brat
end 1985


1987 Subaru
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'87 XT
1987 XT
GL, DL, XT, Turbo and Brat
"std" = standard, "0" is optional, "--" not available on that model.
There was also a sedan, 3 dr coupe, and 2 door hatchback but they're not included here.
All infomation is 48 state, non-California specification.
Features GL-10 Turbo XT Sport Coupe, 4 wheel drive GL- 10 Turbo Wagon, 4 wheel drive GL Wagon 
4 wheel drive
DL Wagon
4 wheel drive
Brat GL
GL 2dr 
hatchback
4wd
Engine, 4 cylinder Boxer 1.8 liter, 110 hp, 
water cooled turbo-charger
1.8 liter, 115 hp, water cooled turbo-charger 1.8 liter 84 hp 1.8 liter, 84 hp 1.8 Liter, 73 hp
1.8 Liter, 73 hp
Overall length  175.2  176.8  176.8  176.8  174.2" 
157.3
Overall width 66.5"  65.4" 65.4"  65.4"  64.4" 
63.8"
Fuel System Multi-port injection, recommended 90 Octane or better  Multi-port injection, recommended 90 Octane or better  Carburator (in Calif.- single port injector),  recommended 90 Octane or better  Carburator (in Calif. - single port injector), recommended 90 Octane or better  Carburator, recommended 90 Octane or better 
carburator
Automatic 
3 speed trans. (economy ratings)
0  (22-24 mpg) 

(21-23 mpg)

0  (21-23 mpg)  - --
-
Manual 5-speed Trans. with "Hill Holder" 
(economy rating)
Std  (23-27 mpg)  Std  (22-25 mpg)  Std, with Hi-low on demand 4 wheel drive  (22-28 mpg)  Std, on demand 4wd  (22-28 mpg)  4 speed with Hi-Low on demand 4wd  (24-28 mpg) 
4 speed with Hi-Low on demand 4wd  (24-28 mpg)
Power Steering Std  Std  Std  - -
-
Power Door Locks Std  Std  ---  --- 
-
Power Windows Std  Std  ---  --- 
-
Ground Clearance 6.7"  5.3"  5.3'  5.3"  8.3" 
8.3"
Fuel Tank Size 15.9 Gals  15.9 Gals  15.9 Gals  15.9 Gals  14.5 Gals 
11.9 gals
end 1987 info


start 1988
 
1988 Subaru 
section 1 -section 2
1988 Engines: 
A: 2.7L 6 cyl, OHC; compression: 9.5:1; fuel economy (est) 18/25

B: 1.8L water cooled turbocharger, 4 cyl OHC; compression 7.7:1;  elec engine mgmt; fuel economy (est) 21/25

C: 1.8L 4cyl ohc; compression 9.5:1; elec. engine management; fuel economy (est) 24/29

D: 1.8L 4cyl ohv no engine management; compression 8.7:1;  fuel economy (est)  25/29

E: 1.2L 3cyl ohc, 9 valve; compression 9.1:1; fuel economy (est) 36/39

note- fuel economy is estimated only, with the base transmission for that model.
fuel tank capacity is 15.9 US gallons for all models except Justy (9.2gal) and 2door hatchback (4wd 11.9gal, 2wd 13.2gal)

Fuel delivery:
multi-port fuel injection (MPI)
Single port fuel injection (SPI)
Carb: carbuetor

1988 Model
XT-6, full time 4wd
XT GL
on demand 4wd
XT-6 2 wd
XT GL/DL 2wd
Wagon
GL-10 turbo
full time 4wd
GL turbo on demand 4wd
GL on demand 4wd
DL on demand 4wd
Engine:
horsepower:
torque:
fuel system:
A
145@5200
156@4000
MPI
C
97@5200
103@3200
MPI
A
145@5200
156@4000
MPI
C
97@5200
103@3200
MPI
B
115@5200
134@2800
MPI
B
115@5200
134@2800
MPI
C
90@5200
101@2800
SPI
C
90@5200
101@2800
SPI
Overall length
177.6"
177.6"
177.6"
177.6"
176.8"
176.8"
176.8"
176.8"
Trans:
S: 5 spd
0-4 spd auto
S: 5 spd
4 spd auto
S: 5 spd
0: 4spd auto
S: 5spd
0: 4spd auto
5 spd
5 spd hi/lo dual range 4wd
0: 3 spd auto
5 spd
Ground clearance (in)
6.5"
6.1
4.9
4.7
6.3
5.3
5.3
5.3
Power: rack and pinion steering, windows, locks, 
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
power steering only
Air cond.
S
0
S
0
S
S
0
0
Touring wagon Hi-roof model
na
na
na
na
0
0
0
na
Digital inst. panel
na
na
na
na
S
na
na
na
Air suspension
S
S
na
na
S
 with auto trans only
na
na
na
Limited slip rear axle
na
na
na
na
S with manual only
na
na
na
fold down rear seat
one piece
one piece
one piece
one piece
50/50 split
50/50 split
50/50 split
one piece
cruise contol
S
0
S
0
0
na
0
na
Power Brakes, 
vented front
rear disc
rear disc
rear disc
rear drum
rear disc
rear disc
rear drum
rear drum
1988
Model reminder
XT-6, full time 4wd
XT GL
on demand 4wd
XT-6 2 wd
XT GL 2wd
Wagon
GL-10 turbo
full time 4wd
GL turbo on demand 4wd
GL on demand 4wd
DL on demand 4wd

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1988 part 2

note: see engines in section 1

 
4 door sedan
3 door coupe
2door hatchback
1988 model
GL-10 turbo full time 4wd;
GL-10 turbo front wheel drive
RX turbo full time 4wd
GL on demand 4wd
front wheel drive
GL-10, GL, DL 
RX turbo full time 4wd
on demand 4wd
GL/DL front wheel drive
GL on demand 4wd
GL front wheel drive
Engine
horsepower
torque
fuel system
B
115@5200
134@2800
MPI
B
115@5200
134@2800
MPI
C
97@5200
103@3200
MPI
C
97@5200
103@3200
MPI
B
115@5200
134@2800
MPI
C
97@5200
103@3200
MPI
C
97@5200
103@3200
MPI
D
73@4400
94@2400
carb
D
73@4400
94@2400
carb
transmission
4wd: 5spd
0: 4spd auto;
2wd:3spd auto
5spd dual range
5spd dual range
GL10: 3spd auto
GL/DL:5spd
5spd dual range
5spd dual range
5spd
4spd dual range
5spd
power steerings
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
--
--
power windows, locks, mirrors
S
S
S
S, excl DL
S
S
S: GL 
--
--
air cond
S
S
0
O
         
sunroof
S
0
S
GL-10: S
GL/DL: --
--
--
--
--
--
air suspension, height adjustable
S 4WD
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
digital dashboard
S
--
--
S: GL-10
--
--
--
--
--
Limited Slip rear axle
S: 4wd manual only
S
--
--
S
--
--
--
--
hill holder clutch
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
S
length/width (in)
174.6 / 65.4
174.6 / 65.4
174.6 / 65.4
174.6 / 65.4
174.6 / 65.4
174.6 / 65.4
174.6 / 65.4
157.3/63.8
157.9/63.6
ground clearance (in)
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
5.1
8.3
6.5
fold down rear seat
S
S
--
S: GL-10
50/50 split
50/50 split
50/50 split
50/50 split
50/50 split
 1988 model
GL-10 Turbo full time 4wd; 
GL-10 turbo front wheel drive
RX turbo full time 4wd
GL on demand 4wd
Front wheel drive
GL-10, GL, DL 
RX turbo full time 4wd
on demand 4wd
GL/DL front wheel drive
GL on demand 4wd
GL front wheel drive
 
4 DOOR SEDAN
3DOOR COUPE
2 door hatchback
end 1988

start 1989
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1989 Subaru
1989 Engines:
  • A: 2.7L 6 cyl, ohc.
  • B: 1.8L water cooled turbocharger, 4 cyl OHC, elec engine mgmt, 
  • C: 1.8L 4 cyl ohc, elec. engine mgmt
  • D: 1.8L ohv
  • E:1.2L 3 cyl ohc, 9 valve

  • Fuel delivery:
  • multi-port fuel injection (MPI)
  • Single port fuel injection (SPI)
  • 1989 Subaru
    Model XT-6, full time 4wd XT GL
    on demand 4wd
    XT-6 2 wd XT GL 2wd Wagon
    GL-10 turbo
    full time 4wd
    GL turbo on demand 4wd GL, DL on demand 4wd DL on demand 4wd
    Engine:
    horsepower:
    torque:
    fuel system:
    A
    145@5200
    156@4000
    MPI
    C
    97@5200
    103@3200
    MPI
    A
    145@5200
    156@4000
    MPI
    C
    97@5200
    103@3200
    MPI
    B
    115@5200
    134@2800
    MPI
    B
    115@5200
    134@2800
    MPI
    C
    90@5200
    101@2800
    SPI
    C
    90@5200
    101@2800
    SPI
    Overall length 177.6" 177.6" 177.6" 177.6" 176.8" 176.8" 176.8" 176.8"
    Trans: S: 5 spd
    0-4 spd auto
    S: 5 spd 4 spd auto S: 5 spd
    0: 4spd auto
    S: 5spd
    0: 4spd auto
    5 spd 5 spd hi/lo dual range 4wd
    0: 3 spd auto
    5 spd
    Power: rack and pinion steering, windows, locks,  S S S S S S S power steering only
    Air cond. S 0 S 0 S S 0 0
    Touring wagon Hi-roof model na na na na 0 0 0 na
    Digital inst. panel na na na na S na na na
    Air suspension S S na na S
     with auto trans only
    na na na
    Limited slip rear axle na na na na S with manual only na na na
    fold down rear seat one piece one piece one piece one piece 50/50 split 50/50 split 50/50 split one piece
    cruise contol S 0 S 0 0 na 0 na
    Power Brakes, 
    vented front
    rear disc rear disc rear disc rear drum rear disc rear disc rear drum rear drum
    1989
    Model reminder
    XT-6, full time 4wd XT GL
    on demand 4wd
    XT-6 2 wd XT GL 2wd Wagon
    GL-10 turbo
    full time 4wd
    GL turbo on demand 4wd GL on demand 4wd DL on demand 4wd

     
    1989 Subaru
    1989 Engines:
    A: 2.7L 6 cyl, ohc.
    B: 1.8L water cooled turbocharger, 4 cyl OHC, elec engine mgmt, 
    C: 1.8L 4 cyl ohc, elec. engine mgmt
    D: 1.8L ohv
    E:1.2L 3 cyl ohc, 9 valve
    Fuel intake
    multi-port fuel injection (MPI)
    Single port fuel injection (SPI)
    1989 Subaru
    Model 2wd wagon GL-10 turbo 2wd wagon
    GL, DL
    full time 4wd  GL-10 turbo sedan on demand 4wd sedan
    GL
    2wd turbo GL-10 sedan 2wd sedan GL, DL  3 dr coupe: RX turbo, 3 dr coupe
    4wd on demand
    3 dr hatchback
    on demand 4wd GL
    3 dr hatchback 2wd GL
    Engine:
    horsepower:
    torque:
    fuel system:
    B
    115@5200
    134@2800
    MPI
    C
    97@5200
    103@3200
    MPI
    B
    115@5200
    134@2800
    MPI
    C
    97@5200
    103@3200
    MPI
    B
    115@5200
    134@2800
    MPI
    C
    90@5200
    101@2800
    SPI
     B
    115@5200
    134@2800
    MPI
    C
    90@5200
    101@2800
    SPI
    D
    73@4400
    94@2400
    carburetor
    D
    73@4400
    94@2400
    carburetor
    Trans: 3 spd auto S: 5 spd
    0: 3 spd auto
    S: 5 spd
    0:4 spd auto
    S: 5 spd hi/lo dual range 4wd
    0:3 spd auto
    3 spd auto S: 5 spd,
    0: 3 spd auto
    S: 5 spd dual range hi/lo 4wd
    0:4 spd auto
    S: 5 spd dual range hi-lo 4wd
    0; 4spd auto
    4 spd dual range hi/lo 4wd 5 spd
    Overall length 174.6" 174.6" 174.6" 174.6" 174.6" 174.6" 174.6" 174.6" 157.3 157.9
    Power: rack and pinion steering, windows, locks,  S S,
    DL: steering only
    S S S S
    DL: steering only
    S S na na
    Air cond. S 0 S 0 S 0 S 0 0 0
    Touring wagon Hi-roof model 0 0 na na na na na na na na
    Digital inst. panel S na S na S na na na na na
    Air suspension na na S na na na na na na na
    Limited slip rear axle na na S with manual only na na na S with manual onbly na
    fold down rear seat 50/50 split GL: 50/50 split
    DL: one piece
    50/50 split na 50/50 split na 50/50 split 50/50 split na na
    cruise contol S 0 S 0 0 na 0 0 0 0
    Power Brakes, 
    vented front
    rear disc rear disc rear disc rear drum rear disc rear drum rear disc rear drum rear drum rear drum
    Model reminder 2wd wagon GL-10 turbo 2wd wagon
    GL, DL
    full time 4wd  GL-10 turbo sedan on demand 4wd sedan
    GL
    2wd turbo GL-10 sedan 2wd sedan GL, DL  3 dr coupe: RX turbo, 3 dr coupe
    4wd on demand
    3 dr hatchback
    on demand 4wd GL
    3 dr hatchback 2wd GL

    end 1989



    1991 XT Coupe
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    1991 XT Coupe
    Coefficient of Drag: a very low, swoopy 0.29
    Wheelbase: 97.0"
    Overall length: 177.6"
    Overall width: 66.5"
    Front/rear legroom: 43.3"/26.2", Front headroom: 37.4" 
    Equipment
    Full Time 4wd XT6
    Front wheel drive XT6
    Front wheel drive GL
    2.7 L, 6 cylinder Aluminum alloy boxer engine. Multiport Fuel injection, electronic ignition, 
    Horsepower: 145 @ 5200 rpm 
    Torque: 156@4000 rpm 
    Compression: 9.5:1
    S
    S
    na
    1.8 L 4 cylinder Aluminum alloy boxer engine, multi-port fuel injection, electronic ignition, 
    horsepower:97 @ 5200 rpm,
    torgue: 103 @ 3299 rpm, 
    compression: 9.5:1
    na
    na
    S
    Manual transmission with Hill-Holder clutch 
    Curb Weight 
    MPG 
    Fuel capacity: 15.9 US gals
    S
    2885 lbs
    18/25 mpg
    na
    S
    2455 lbs
    25/31 mpg
    Automatic, 4 speed electronic 
    Curb Weight 
    MPG 
    Fuel capacity: 15.9 US gals
    0
    2975 lbs
    19/25 mpg
    S
    2815 lbs
    20/28 mpg
    0
    2580 Lbs
    23/29 mpg
    1991 XT Coupe
    Model reminder
    XT6 full time AWD
    XT6 Front wheel drive
    GL front wheel drive
    Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion
    S
    S
    S
    Brakes Power vented front, solid rear disk Power vented front, soild rear disk Power vented front disk, rear drum
    Wheel 
    Tire
    14" alloy 
    Goodyear Eagle GT+4 205/60HR 14
    14" alloy 
    195 / 60HR14"
    13" steel 
    185 / 70 HR13
    1991 XT coupe   Standard Features
    Power windows/door locks/mirrors 
    Tilt/telescoping steering wheel 
    Wipers: Variable delay 
    Driver's seat height adjustable
    Driver's seat lumbar support 
    Fold-down rear seats 
    Rear Defroster 
    Center cosole 
    remote trunk/fuel door release 
    Tinted glass
    Dashboard:
    Engine temp., Oil pressure 
    Volts gauges 
    Tacometer, 
    Clock,
    S
    with trip computer
    S
    with trip computer
    S
    Air conditioing
    S
    S
    0
    Air suspension, load leveling
    S
    na
    na
    Head Light washers
    S
    S
    na
    Cruise control
    S
    S
    0
    AM/FM/Cassette with equalizer, 40 watt, 4 speakers 
    S
    S
    na
    AM/FM Stereo, 20 watt
    na
    na
    S

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    1990-94 Loyale 4-Wheel Drive Wagon and Sedan
    There was also a front wheel drive model not included here but much of the information is the same. 
    1992 Loyale Features Wagon Sedan
    Engine, 4 cyl, 1.8 liter Boxer engine, fuel injected, Overhead cam, 90 horsepower @ 5200 rpm,  std std
    Brakes: Power assisted, Front vented disc, rear drum std std
    Steering: power rack and pinion, 
    Turning radius: 31.5 ft. min.
    std std
    5 speed manual trans, withon the fly, push-button, 4-WD and with "Hill Holder" clutch 
    Economy, both wagon and sedan: 24 city-29 highway, 15.9 gallon fuel tank
    std std
    Automatic 3 speed trans with on-the-fly push button 4-WD, 
    Economy: Wagon - 22 city, 22 highway, Sedan 22 city, 23 highway, 15.9 gallon fuel tank
    0 0
    Wheels: 13" steel 
    Bumpers: 5mph impact bumpers, 
    wide body-side anti door-ding molding, 
    independent suspension, safety glass, ignition key chime, energy absorbing steering column etc etc etc
    std std
    Wheelbase 96.9" 97.0"
    Overall length 176.8" 174.6"
    Overall width 65.4:" 65.4"
    WEIGHT (lbs)- curb weight: AWD Wagon - 2,635, AWD sedan - manual 2,490, auto 2,510 
    Front wheel drive: Wagon manual 2,490, auto 2,510, Sedan - manual 2,355, auto 2,395
    . .
    Dashboard: Tachometer, trip odomenter, open-door reminder, voltmeter, oil pressure light and guage, fuel gauge with low fuel warning light, 
    Warning lights for Brake fluids and lights, parking brake, seatbelts, check engine
    std std
    Standard Loyale equipment: Air Conditioning, Power windows, locks, and mirrors, Tilt steering wheel, Remote fuel door opener, AM/FM stereo, Tinted glass, Rear window defroster (plus wiper on wagon), driver's seat lumbar support, dual visor mirrors, center console etc etc etc Std Std
    Cruise control (limited availablility) 0 0
    end 1992 Loyale


    1988-1989 Justy

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    1988 -1989 Justy
    1988 Justy: a basic small 2 door car.
    Engine and powertrain, all models
    1.2 L transverse mounted, overhead cam, 9 valve, carbureted 3 cylinder engine. 
    Horsepower: 66 @5200 rpm 
    Torque: 70 @ 3600 rpm| 
    Manual 5 speed transmission (no automatic transmission was available)
    Dimensions, all models:
    Overall length: 139.2" 
    Overall width: 60.4" 
    Ground clearance: 6.1" 
    Brakes: power assisted Front vented disc, rear drum 
    Steering: variable ratio rack and pinion - non-power
     1988 Justy
    Equipment
    On Demand 
    4 Wheel Drive
    GL 
    Front wheel drive
     DL
    Front wheel drive
    Curb weight
    1785 Lbs
    1675 Lbs
    1655 Lbs
    Fuel economy city/highway 
    9.2 US Gal. tank capacity
    30/35
    36/39
    36/39
    Gauges and warning lights: 
    Oil pressure and electrical charge warning light, 
    coolant temp. gauge, 
    S
    S
    S
    air conditioning
    A
    A
    A
    Power windows, locks
    NA
    NA
    NA
    Fold down rear seat
    S
    50/50 split
    S
    50/50 split

    one piece
    Cargo cover
    S
    S
    na
    AM/FM stereo 2 speaker 10 watt
    S
    S
    A (non-electronic)
    Rear defroster/wiper
    S
    S
    na
    Interval front wiper
    S
    S
    na
    1989 Justy

    Changes from 1988 include 
    New sporty looking RS 4 wheel drive model, 
    New ECVT transmission, an "Electronic Continuosly Variable Transmission" option on front wheel drive GL models, rated at 34/35 MPG

    end 1988-1989 Justy
    start 1994 Justy
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    1994 Justy
    Engine and powertrain, all models
    1.2 L transverse mounted, overhead cam, 9 valve, 3 cylinder engine. 
    Multi-port Electronic fuel injection,
    Electronic ignition, 
    Horsepower: 73 @5200 rpm 
    Torque: 71 @ 3600 rpm| 
    Manual 5 speed transmission (no automatic transmission was available)
    Dimensions, all models:
    Overall length: 145.5" 
    Overall width: 60.4" 
    Ground clearance: 6.1"
    Brakes: power assisted Front vented disc, rear drum 
    Steering: variable ratio rack and pinion - non-power 
    Turning radius: 29.5 ft
     1994 Justy
    Equipment
    3 door
    GL 5 door
    On demand all-wheel-drive
    na
    S
    Curb weight
    1845 Lbs
    2045 Lbs
    Fuel economy city/highway 
    9.2 US Gal. tank capacity
    33/37
    28/32
    Wheels/Tires
    12" 
    145 SR 12
    13"
    165 SR 13
    Gauges and warning lights: 
    Oil pressure and electrical charge warning light, 
    coolant temp. gauge, 
    S
    S
    air conditioning
    A
    A
    Power windows, locks
    0
    0
    Fold down rear seat,  50/50 split
    S
    S
    Cargo cover
    na
    S
    AM/FM stereo
    na
    S
    AM/FM Cassette
    0
    0
    Rear defroster
    S
    S
    with wiper
    Interval front wiper
    na
    S
    Flip Open rear side windows
    S
    na
    Colors
    Polar White 
    Nassau Turquoise 
    Silver Metallic 
    High Tech Red
    end 1994 Justy.
     
     

    U.S. Sales History By Drivetrain

    RWD: rear wheel drive 1968-1972
    FWD: front wheel drive 1969-1997
    AWD: all wheel drive (since 1975 and still going)
    Year
    RWD 
    Sales
    FWD 
    Sales
    AWD Sales
    TOTAL
    1968
    332
    -
    -
    332
    1969
    2,082
    325
    -
    2,407
    1970
    1,480
    4,110
    -
    5,590
    1971
    1,675
    12,487
    -
    14,162
    1972
    942
    23,114
    -
    24,056
    Sub-totals
    6,511
    40,036
    -
    46,547
    1973
    -
    37,793
    -
    37,793
    1974
    -
    22,980
    -
    22,980
    1975
    -
    38,578
    3,009
    41,587
    1976
    -
    40,994
    7,934
    48,928
    1977
    -
    60,349
    20,477
    80,826
    1978
    -
    54,766
    48,508
    103,274
    1979
    -
    64,709
    63,162
    127,871
    1980
    -
    87,613
    55,355
    142,968
    1981
    -
    105,830
    46,232
    152,062
    1982
    -
    104,439
    45,896
    150,335
    1983
    -
    103,373
    53,467
    156,840
    1984
    -
    101,557
    55,828
    157,385
    1985
    -
    109,802
    68,373
    178,175
    1986
    -
    104,215
    79,027
    183,242
    1987
    -
    95,068
    82,070
    177,138
    Year
    RWD
    FWD
    AWD
    Total
    1988
    -
    87,012
    68,944
    155,956
    1989
    -
    85,467
    50,645
    136,112
    1990
    -
    49,948
    58,599
    108,547
    1991
    -
    49,879
    55,173
    105,052
    1992
    -
    49,552
    55,251
    104,803
    1993
    -
    54,577
    49,602
    104,179
    1994
    -
    40,361
    60,258
    100,619
    1995
    -
    11,120
    89,287
    100,407
    1996
    -
    1,317
    119,431
    120,748
    1997
    -
    34
    133,749
    133,783
    Sub-Total 6,511 1,601,369
    1,370,277
    2,978,157

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