1997 Subaru Legacy Outback specs & colors
Station Wagon
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
$24,195
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price

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Color options
Interior
No colors available
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
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21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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165 hp
Horsepower
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5
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
4 Channel
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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10.7 x 0.94 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10.5 x 0.39 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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Electrical
85
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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430
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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165 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.5L/150
Displacement
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Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
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M/T
5-Speed M/T Transmission Options
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21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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6.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
40 in
Front Head Room
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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54 in
Front Shoulder Room
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52 in
Front Hip Room
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39 in
Second Head Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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54 in
Second Shoulder Room
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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104 in
Wheelbase
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186 in
Length, Overall
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68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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63 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Track Width, Rear
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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31 in
Rear Door Opening Height
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45 in
Rear Door Opening Width
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75 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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45 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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38 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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22 in
Liftover Height
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74 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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37 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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95 ft³
Passenger Volume
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5
Passenger Capacity
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Steering
37 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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17
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Power Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Suspension
w/Parallel Links
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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w/Lower L-Arms
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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16 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
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15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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T135/70D16
Spare Tire Size
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205/70SR15
Rear Tire Size
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205/70SR15
Front Tire Size
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Weight & Capacity
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
|
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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200 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,170 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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