Subaru Specifications
1983 Subaru GL Wagon

Dimensions and Capacities

Overall Length: 169.3 inches (168.7 inches on 4WD and Turbo 4WD models)
Overall Width: 63.6 inches (63.8 inches on 4WD and Turbo 4WD models)
Overall Height: 54.7 inches (56.5 inches on 4WD and Turbo 4WD models)
Minimum Ground Clearance: 6.9 inches (8.3 inches on 4WD model and 8.1 inches on Turbo 4WD model)
Wheelbase: 96.7 inches

Fuel Tank: 15.9 US Gallons (14.5 US Gallons on 4WD and Turbo 4WD models)
Engine Oil: 4.2 US Quarts
Transmission Fluid (Manual Transmission): 2.6 US Quarts (3.0 US quarts on 4WD model)
Transmission Fluid (Automatic Transmission): 5.9 - 6.3 US Quarts (6.3 - 6.8 quarts on 4WD and Turbo 4WD models)
Engine Coolant: 5.8 US Quarts

Tire Size (Factory): 175/70SR13 (185/70SR13 on 4WD and Turbo 4WD models)
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)
1800cc Fuel-Injected Turbocharged OHV (EA-81T)

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

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

Engine Specifications: EA-81T
Displacement: 1781cc/109 cu in.
Aspiration: EFI/Turbocharger
Compression Ratio: 7.7:1
Horsepower: 95 at 4800 RPM
Torque: 123 at 2000 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 Wagon (manual): JF1AM43BXDB
GL Wagon (automatic): JF1AM43BXDC
GL Wagon 4WD (manual): JF1AM53BXDE
GL Wagon 4WD (automatic): JF1AM53BXDF
GL Wagon Turbo 4WD (automatic): JF1AM55BXDF

ALL ID's are appended with a 6-digit serial number. On these models, this number starts with 400001. 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