Subaru Specifications
1982 Subaru BRAT

Dimensions and Capacities

Overall Length: 169.3 inches
Overall Width: 64.4 inches
Overall Height: 56.5 inches (56.9 inches on GL model)
Minimum Ground Clearance: 8.46 inches (8.86 inches on GL model)
Wheelbase: 96.26 inches

Fuel Tank: 14.5 US Gallons
Engine Oil: 4.2 US Quarts
Transmission Fluid (Manual Transmission): 3.2 US Quarts
Transmission Fluid (Automatic Transmission): Not Available
Engine Coolant: 5.8 US Quarts

Tire Size (Factory): 175/70SR13 or 185/70SR13
Recommended Tire Pressure (Front): 26 psi
Recommended Tire Pressure (Rear): 26 psi (32psi under full load)

Engine and Transmission Data

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

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

Engine Specifications: EA-81
Displacement: 1781cc/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.

BRAT GL (manual): JF1AT53BXE
BRAT DL (manual): JF1AT52BXE

ALL ID's are appended with a 6-digit serial number. On these models, this number starts with 500001. 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
Shiny Maroon - 17
Aztec Gold - 44
Toreador Red - 45
Reef Blue - 46
Extra Black - 74
Porcelain White - 241
Cosmic Blue - 243
Harvest Beige - 254
Cream Yellow - 259