Subaru Specifications
1983 Subaru GL Sedan

Dimensions and Capacities

Overall Length: 168.1 inches
Overall Width: 63.6 inches
Overall Height: 53.7 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance: 6.5 inches
Wheelbase: 96.9 inches

Fuel Tank: 15.9 US Gallons
Engine Oil: 4.2 US Quarts
Transmission Fluid (Manual Transmission): 2.6 US Quarts
Transmission Fluid (Automatic Transmission): 5.9 - 6.3 US Quarts
Engine Coolant: 5.8 US Quarts

Tire Size (Factory): 175/70SR13
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
4-speed Manual FWD
3-speed Automatic FWD

Engine Specifications: EA-81
Displacement: 1781cc/109 cu in.
Aspiration: 2-bbl Carburetor
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Horsepower: 73 at 4800 RPM
Torque: 94 at 2400 RPM
Spark Plug Type: BPR6ES-11
Plug Gap: .041 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 Sedan (manual-5): JF1AB43BXDB
GL Sedan (manual-4): JF1AB43BXDA
GL Sedan (automatic): JF1AB43BXDC

ALL ID's are appended with a 6-digit serial number. On these models, this number starts with 200001. 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.

Shiny Maroon - 17
Toreador Red - 45
Extra Black - 74
Porcelain White - 241
Cosmic Blue - 243
Harvest Beige - 254
Moss Green - 255
Cream Yellow - 259
Lightning Silver - 392
Astral Beige - 393