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1997 Subaru Legacy Outback 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
$24,995
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
1997 Subaru Legacy Outback

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
No colors available

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
165 hp
Horsepower
5
Seating Capacity

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine Type
2.5L/150
Displacement
165 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
162 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
A/T
4-Speed A/T
Transmission Options
21 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
6.5 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

5
Passenger Capacity
95 ft³
Passenger Volume
N/A
Trunk Volume
Not Available ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
37 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
74 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
22 in
Liftover Height
34 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
38 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
Not Available in
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
Not Available in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
45 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
75 in
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
45 in
Rear Door Opening Width
31 in
Rear Door Opening Height
7 in
Min Ground Clearance
57 in
Track Width, Rear
57 in
Track Width, Front
63 in
Height, Overall
68 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
186 in
Length, Overall
104 in
Wheelbase
52 in
Second Hip Room
54 in
Second Shoulder Room
35 in
Second Leg Room
39 in
Second Head Room
52 in
Front Hip Room
54 in
Front Shoulder Room
43 in
Front Leg Room
40 in
Front Head Room

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
16 x 4 in
Spare Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 6 in
Front Wheel Size
T135/70D16
Spare Tire Size
205/70SR15
Rear Tire Size
205/70SR15
Front Tire Size

Weight & Capacity

3,230 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
200 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.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

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