Subaru Specifications
1981 Subaru DL Hardtop

Dimensions and Capacities

Overall Length: 167.3 inches
Overall Width: 63.4 inches
Overall Height: 53.2 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance: 6.5 inches
Wheelbase: 96.85 inches

Fuel Tank: 13.2 US Gallons
Engine Oil: 3.7 US Quarts
Transmission Fluid (Manual Transmission): 2.9 US Quarts
Transmission Fluid (Automatic Transmission): Not Available
Engine Coolant: 5.6 US Quarts

Tire Size (Factory): 155SR13
Recommended Tire Pressure (Front): 26 psi
Recommended Tire Pressure (Rear): 26 psi

Engine and Transmission Data

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

Available Transmissions:
5-speed Manual FWD
4-speed Manual FWD

Engine Specifications: EA-71
Displacement: 1595cc/97 cu in.
Aspiration: 2-bbl Carburetor
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Horsepower: 68 at 4800 RPM
Torque: 84 at 2800 RPM
Spark Plug Type: BPES-11
Plug Gap: .040 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.

DL Hardtop (manual-4): JF1AW22BBA
DL Hardtop (manual-5): JF1AW22BBB

ALL ID's are appended with a 6-digit serial number. On these models, this number starts with 300001. The JF1 may also be replaced with JF2.

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.

Fine Silver - 15
Mild Yellow - 36
Cashmere Beige - 38
Cotton White - 63
Deep Blue - 67
Carmine Red - 68
Sahara Beige - 69
Spark Blue - 70
Walnut Brown - 73
Extra Black - 74