Subaru Specifications
1978 Subaru GF Hardtop

Dimensions and Capacities

Overall Length: 164.2 inches
Overall Width: 61.4 inches
Overall Height: 53.0 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance: 5.9 inches
Wheelbase: 96.9 inches

Fuel Tank: 13.2 US Gallons
Engine Oil: 3.8 US Quarts
Transmission Fluid (Manual Transmission): 2.9 US Quarts
Transmission Fluid (Automatic Transmission): 5.9 - 6.3 US Quarts
Engine Coolant: 5.6 US Quarts

Tire Size (Factory): 155/SR13
Recommended Tire Pressure (Front): 28 psi
Recommended Tire Pressure (Rear): 24 psi

Engine and Transmission Data

Available Engines:
1600cc Carbureted OHV (EA-71)

Available Transmissions:
5-speed Manual FWD
3-speed Automatic FWD

Engine Specifications: EA-71
Displacement: 1590cc/97 cu in.
Aspiration: 2-bbl Carburetor
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Horsepower: 67 at 5200 RPM
Torque: 81 at 2400 RPM
Spark Plug Type: BP6ES
Plug Gap: .032 inches

Vehicle Identification

Note: X is a placeholder. It is a check-digit which can be any alphabetical character or number from 0 to 9.

GF Hardtop (manual): A26L
GF Hardtop (automatic): A26L

ALL ID's are appended with a 6-digit serial number. On these models, this number can range from:
808001 to 816500
310001 to 314500

Factory Paint Colors

All Subaru colors are assigned a two or three digit color code from the factory. These will be appended to the end of the color name.

Plaza White - 21
Mild Yellow - 36
Cashmere Beige - 38
Pearl Silver - 42
Shiny Blue - 56
Mellow Brown - 57
Saffron Gold - 58
Brilliant Red - 85
Steppe Green - 96