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
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