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1997 Subaru Legacy L specs & colors

MSRP
5dr Wgn XA Brighton Manual 2.2L
$16,895
5dr Wgn XA Brighton Auto 2.2L
$17,695
4dr Sdn L Manual 2.2L DQ Equip
$19,195
5dr Wgn L Manual 2.2L DQ Equip
$19,895
4dr Sdn L Auto 2.2L DQ Equip
$19,995
5dr Wgn L Auto DQ Equip
$20,695
5dr Wgn Outback Manual OW
$22,495
4dr Sdn GT Manual 2.5L DY Equip
$22,795
5dr Wgn Outback Manual OL Cold Pkg
$22,895
5dr Wgn Outback Auto OW
$23,295
5dr Wgn GT Manual 2.5L DY Equip
$23,495
4dr Sdn GT Auto 2.5L DY Equip
$23,595
5dr Wgn Outback Auto OL Cold Pkg
$23,695
5dr Wgn Outback Manual TL Limited
$24,195
5dr Wgn GT Auto 2.5L DY Equip
$24,295
4dr Sdn LSi Auto 2.5L TY Equip
$24,995
5dr Wgn Outback Auto TL Limited
$24,995
5dr Wgn LSi Auto 2.5L TR Equip
$25,695
$19,995
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Subaru Legacy L

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • (STD)
  • $283

    Starting MSRP

    • tailpipe cover
    • carpeted mats
    • splash guards
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    • tailpipe cover
    • carpeted mats
    • splash guards
    • dual pwr outlet socket
  • $262

    Starting MSRP

    • tailpipe cover
    • carpeted mats
    • splash guards
    See more detail
    • tailpipe cover
    • carpeted mats
    • splash guards
    • lighter/ash tray
  • $201

    Starting MSRP

    • tailpipe cover
    • carpeted mats
    • front/rear underspoilers
  • $195

    Starting MSRP

    • tailpipe cover
    • carpeted mats
    • splash guards

Specifications

Highlights

Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
137 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

Power
Brake Type
4 Channel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
10.1 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.5 x 0.39 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

490
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
85
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
2.2L/135
Displacement
137 @ 5400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
145 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
23 City / 30 Hwy
MPG
6.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

37 in
Second Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
52 in
Front Hip Room
92 ft³
Passenger Volume
5
Passenger Capacity
57 in
Track Width, Rear
58 in
Track Width, Front
55 in
Height, Overall
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
181 in
Length, Overall
104 in
Wheelbase
52 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
13 ft³
Trunk Volume
24 in
Liftover Height
6 in
Min Ground Clearance

Steering

Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Rear
w/Lower L-Arms
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/Parallel Links
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

185/70R14
Front Tire Size
185/70R14
Rear Tire Size
T135/70D16
Spare Tire Size
14 x 5.5 in
Front Wheel Size
14 x 5.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
16 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Not Available
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
165 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
2885-3160 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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