Subaru Specifications
1981 Subaru GL Hatchback

Dimensions and Capacities

Overall Length: 157.7 inches (156.7 inches on 4WD model)
Overall Width: 63.6 inches (63.8 inches on 4WD model)
Overall Height: 53.7 inches (55.7 inches on 4WD model)
Minimum Ground Clearance: 6.5 inches (8.07 inches on 4WD model)
Wheelbase: 93.7 inches (93.3 inches on 4WD model)

Fuel Tank: 13.2 US Gallons (11.9 US Gallons on 4WD model)
Engine Oil: 4.2 US Quarts
Transmission Fluid (Manual Transmission): 2.9 US Quarts (3.2 US Quarts on 4WD model)
Transmission Fluid (Automatic Transmission): 5.9 - 6.3 US Quarts
Engine Coolant: 5.8 US Quarts

Tire Size (Factory): 175/70SR13 (185/70SR13 on 4WD model)
Recommended Tire Pressure (Front): 26 psi
Recommended Tire Pressure (Rear): 26 psi

Engine and Transmission Data

Available Engines:
1800cc Carbureted OHV (EA-81)

Available Transmissions:
5-speed Manual FWD
3-speed Automatic FWD
4-speed Manual Dual-Range 4WD

Engine Specifications: EA-81
Displacement: 1781 cc/109 cu in.
Aspiration: 2-bbl Carburetor
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Horsepower: 72 at 4800 RPM
Torque: 92 at 2400 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.

GL Hatchback (manual): JF1AF43BBB
GL Hatchback (automatic): JF1AF43BBC
GL Hatchback 4WD (manual): JF1AF53BBE

ALL ID's are appended with a 6-digit serial number. On these models, this number starts with 100001. 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 - 72
Extra Black - 74