Subaru Specifications
1979 Subaru GL Wagon

Dimensions and Capacities

Overall Length: 159.8 inches
Overall Width: 61.0 inches
Overall Height: 56.7 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance: 7.1 inches
Wheelbase: 96.5 inches

Fuel Tank: 11.9 US Gallons
Engine Oil: 3.8 US Quarts
Transmission Fluid (Manual Transmission): 3.2 US Quarts
Transmission Fluid (Automatic Transmission): Not Available
Engine Coolant: 5.6 US Quarts

Tire Size (Factory): 155/SR13
Recommended Tire Pressure (Front): 28 psi
Recommended Tire Pressure (Rear): 24 psi (32 psi under full load)

Engine and Transmission Data

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

Available Transmissions:
4-speed Manual Single-Range 4WD

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.

GL Wagon 4WD (manual): A67L

ALL ID's are appended with a 6-digit serial number. On these models, this number starts with 502001.

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.

Mocha Brown - 13
Luminous Blue - 14
Fine Silver - 15
Plaza White - 21
Paramount Red - 24
Mild Yellow - 36
Cashmere Beige - 38
Saffron Gold - 58
Brilliant Red - 85