Subaru Specifications
1987 Subaru GL Coupe

Dimensions and Capacities

Overall Length: 174.6 inches
Overall Width: 65.4 inches
Overall Height: 51.8 inches (53.4 inches on 4WD model)
Minimum Ground Clearance: 5.2 inches (4.9 inches on 4WD models)
Wheelbase: 97.2 inches (97.0 inches on 4WD models)

Fuel Tank: 15.9 US Gallons
Engine Oil: 4.2 US Quarts
Transmission Fluid (Manual Transmission): 2.7 US Quarts (3.5 US Quarts on Turbo and 4WD models)
Transmission Fluid (Automatic Transmission): 6.3 - 6.8 US Quarts (7.2 - 7.6 US Quarts on 4WD model)
Engine Coolant: 5.8 US Quarts

Tire Size (Factory): 175/70SR13
Recommended Tire Pressure (Front): 28 psi
Recommended Tire Pressure (Rear): 28 psi

Engine and Transmission Data

Available Engines:
1800cc Fuel-Injected SOHC (EA-82)
1800cc Carbureted SOHC (EA-82)(Non-California 4WD models only)
1800cc Turbocharged SOHC (EA-82T)

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

Engine Specifications: EA-82
Displacement: 1781cc/109 cu in.
Aspiration: Single-Point Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Horsepower: 90 at 5200 RPM
Torque: 101 at 3200 RPM
Spark Plug Type: BPR6ES-11
Plug Gap: .039 - .043 inches

Engine Specifications: EA-82
Displacement: 1781cc/109 cu in.
Aspiration: 2-bbl Carburetor
Compression Ratio: 9.5:1
Horsepower: 84 at 5200 RPM
Torque: 101 at 3200 RPM
Spark Plug Type: BPR6ES-11
Plug Gap: .039 - .043 inches

Engine Specifications: EA-82T
Displacement: 1781cc/109 cu in.
Aspiration: Multi-Point Fuel Injection and Turbocharger
Compression Ratio: 7.7:1
Horsepower: 115 at 5200 RPM
Torque: 134 at 2800 RPM
Spark Plug Type: BPR6ES-11
Plug Gap: .039 - .043 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 Coupe (manual): JF1AG43BXHB
GL Coupe (automatic): JF1AG43BXHC
GL Turbo Coupe (manual): JF1AG45BXHB
GL Coupe 4WD (manual): JF1AG53BXHE
GL Coupe 4WD (automatic): JF1AG53BXHF
GL Turbo Coupe 4WD (manual): JF1AG55BXHE

ALL ID's are appended with a 6-digit serial number. On these models, this number starts with 800001. 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.

Extra Black - 74
Liberty White - 544
Twilight Blue - 646
Lucent Gray - 654
Mica Red - 685
Splendor Red - 726
Lake Blue - 736
Maple Beige - 748
Spice Brown - 749
Champagne Gold - 764
Moon Silver - 787