In the Beginning.... 1968.

In Vietnam it's the Tet Offensive, President Johnson doesn't run for re-election. R.F.K is assassinated June 5th.
The Redwood National Park is established in California, clothing designer Ralph Lauren is 29 and just starting out, a Hershey Bar is .05c.
Katherine Hepburn and Barbra Streisand share the Oscar Award, "Hair" opens on Broadway.
The Doors sing Hello, I Love You, The Beatles Hey, Jude, the Rolling Stones Jumpin' Jack Flash, Janis Joplin does Cheap Thrills and Led Zepplin forms.
On TV it's the first season for both Hawaii 5-0 and 60 Minutes, and Rowen and Martin's Laugh-In is the top rated show.
Green Bay beats Oakland 33 to 14 at Miami, January 14 in Super Bowl II and Wilt Chamberlin is the NBA's Most Valuable Player for the 4th time.

Volkswagen captures 57 percent of the U.S. import market, selling 569,292 vehicles in the United States while Subaru sells only 332. Beetle's are less than $1,800 and VW outsells many U.S. makes including Pontiac, Chevrolet Chevelle, Ford Fairlane, Plymouth Fury, Buick, Ford Mustang, Oldsmobile, and Chrysler. (statistics from Bookshelf 1997)
I remember the great Bug ad campaigns .. "cars that float" and "still under $2,000". .
In 1997 Subaru sells 133,000 cars.

The 360  had a 2-stroke engine, got 66.3 mpg and cost $1,297, See below.
Available in a sedan, truck and van version. A true 'mini-van', it is only 117" long!
By 1985 Subaru produces it's 1,000,000 4wd vehicle, and in the 1990s Subaru is the #1 selling station wagon in the US.
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360 Specifcations

360 Mini sedan

Standard equipment; heater and defroster with fan, back-up lights, turn signals, dome light, window washers, gas tank locks, passenger grab handle, vinyl seats, padded dash,  dual chromed outside mirrors, mud flaps, chromed hubcaps, 2 sun visors, etc etc

another page on this site with many photos
visit the 360 owner's club I more links to other Subaru sites....

end 360 specs.
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start 1976 specs 

1975-1976 Subaru 1975 1st year for the 4wd in the US market I suspect there weren't many changes between '75 and '76, thus only a few are noted here. If you know of any please email.  Corrections, help welcomed.  Models: 2 door, 4 door, 5 door wagon  Front wheel drive or 4wd (wagon only)  Engines: 2 barrel carbed 4 cylinder 1.4L or 1.6L OHV 'quadrozontal' engine, known today as 'horizontal opposed', SEEC-T' (Subaru Exhaust Emission Control-Thermal)  Transmssions: syncromeshed manual 4 spd, manual 5 spd, Automatic 3 spd (not avail in Califonia: 5spd manual, automatic)  Suspension: 4 whl independent  Steering: rack and pinion, 13" wheels  Brakes: power assist front disc, rear drum  Economy- 29/39 (5 spd manual, US spec, not Ca spec)  Fuel tank: 2/4 door: 13.2 US gallons. Wagon: 11.8 USG  Turning radius: 4wd wagon 75: 31.6ft, 76: 32ft  AM radio,
1975/76 model	sedan 2 door	DL 2 door	DL 4 sedan	DL wagon	1975: GL cpe 1976:DL-Sport-cpe	GF hardtop coupe	4wd wagon
engine	1.3L	1.4L, 1.6L	1.4L, 1.6L	1.4L, 1.6L	1.4L	1.4L, 1.6L	1.4L
transmission  (1975 5 spd, auto NA in Calif)	4 spd manual	4 spd manual  3 spd auto	4 spd manual  3 spd auto	4 spd manual  3 spd auto	5 spd manual	1975 4 spd man  '76: 5 spd	4 spd manual
wheelbase	96.7	96.7	96.7	96.7	96.7	96.7	96.1
length/width	164"/59.3"	164"/59.3"	164"/59.3"	164.8"/59.3"	164"/59.3"	164"/59.3"	158.7"/59.1"
weight	1985	4 spd- 1985  auto - 2040	4 spd - 2030  Auto- 2085	4spd - 2145  Auto- 2200	2005	5spd - 2060  Auto- 2105	4spd - 2190
upgrades	basic model  (no rear def, cigarette lighter,  day/night mirror, tinted glass, carpet etc) 75: bias ply tires	carpeting, rear defroster, cigarette lighter,  day/night mirror, tinted glass, full carpet, reclining bucket seats, tachometer (1975  upgrade to radial tires)				am/fm, clock, tinted glass, tachometer, landau roof, carpeting  1975: 5 spd manual	carpeting, rear wiper/washer,  reclining bucket seats, tinted glass
optional	.	'76: auto trans.,  75/6 whl trim rings, stripe kit etc	76: auto trans,  75/6-whl trim rings, stripe kit etc	76: auto trans.,  75/6-whl trim rings, roof rack, stripe kit etc	75: 5 spd manual, auto trans,  76: auto trans.,  75/6-whl trim rings, stripe kit etc	75: 5 spd man, auto trans.,  76: auto trans.,  75/6-whl trim rings, stripe kit etc	75/6-whl trim rings, stripe kit, roof rack etc
1975/76 model	sedan 2 door	DL 2 door	DL 4 door	DL wagon	'75: GL cpe '76: DL sport cpe	GF Hardtop cpe	4wd wagon

end 75/76

New for 1983: automatic transmission, 3 speed,  with 'On demand 4wd'
All 4wd models have height adjustable suspension for higher ground clearance.

There were a few GL convertibles made by a Southern California company in 1983-84. They cut the top off a GL 2dr.  These aftermarket conversions were not authorized by Subaru nor included in any promotional literature or advertising.

4 wheel drive systems :
manual trans, lever activated: high range only, high-low range (hi-lo),
auto trans, push-button activated: high only
 
 

Ground clearance fwd 2 dr hardtop, 4 dr sedan, hatchback: 6.5" 4wd hatchback: 8.9" with adjustable suspension up to 9.3" 4wd station wagon DL: 8.1" with adjustable suspension up to 9.1" 4wd Station wagon GL: 8.3" with adjustable suspension up to 9.3" Brat: 8.3" with adjustable suspension up to 9.3"

1983 Ski Car

1983  Subaru Engine Specifications 4WD = All-Wheel-Drive FWD= Front -Wheel-Drive Models: GL-10, GL, DL, Standard 2 door sedan: fwd GL-10, GL, DL 4 door sedan, GL-10, GL, DL 3 door hatchback, 4wd GL, fwd GL, DL, Standard Station wagon: 4wd GL, DL, fwd GL-10, GL,  DL Brat: 4wd GL, DL Transmission, 4WD, FWD Systems: note my numbering system for engines and transmissions Auto trans: #1 3spd fwd or 4wd shift on the fly Manual trans:  # 2: 4 sp Hi-Low Dual range 4wd,  # 3: 4 spd Hi 4wd, #4: 5 spd fwd  Brakes: Front: vented disc. Rear: drum
1983 ENGINES
# 1 1.6 L 4 cylinder overhead valve boxer engine. Carburetor.  horsepower:69 @ 4800 rpm torque: 86 @ 2800  Fuel economy:  4 speed manual: fwd- 34/46, awd-27/37  5 speed manual: fwd 30/43  Auto: fwd- 27/35  awd- 24/30				# 2 1.8 L 4 cylinder overhead cam, carburetor, boxer engine  horsepower: 73 @ 4400 rpm  torque: 94 @2400 rpm  Fuel economy:  24/30
1983 Subaru Models, Features  S= standard, 0 = option, na= not available please see above for my numbering system to determine engine, transmission combinations
Feature	fwd 2 dr Hardtop GL-10, GL, DL	fwd 4dr sedan GL-10, GL, DL	fwd 3dr hatchback GL, DL, Standard	4wd 3 dr hatchback GL	fwd wagon GL-10, GL, DL	4wd wagon GL (GL 10), DL	4wd brat GL, DL
Overall length	GL: 168.1" DL: 167.3",	GL: 168.1" DL: 167.3",	GL: 157.9" DL, Std 156.9"	GL 4wd 157.3"	GL:169.3", DL: 168.5"	GL, DL: 168.7"	174.2"
Engine	GLs: # 2 DL: # 1	GLs: # 2 DL: # !	GLs: #2 DL, Std: #1	#2	#2	#2	#2
Transmission	# 4 GLs: 0 #1	# 4 GLs: 0 #1	GLs, DL: #4 GL: 0 #1 Std: #3	#2	#4, GLs: 0 #3	GLs: #2, 0:#1 DL: #3	GLs: #2, 0-#1 DL: #3
Hillholder clutch	S- GLs DL: na	S- Gls DL- na	S- Gl DL, Std- na	S	S	S	S
Power steering (rack and pinion) Power windows, power mirrors,  cruise control, air cond., digital dash, sunroof	S: GL-10  GL, DL- na	S:GL-10 GL, DL- na	na	na	S: GL-10 Gl, DL: na	na	na
manual height adjustable suspension	na	na	na	S	na	S	S
Model reminder	fwd 2 dr Hardtop GL-10, GL, DL	fwd 4dr sedan GL-10, GL, DL	fwd 3dr hatchback GL, DL, Standard	4wd 3 dr hatchback GL	fwd wagon GL-10, GL, DL	4wd wagon GL, DL	4wd brat GL, DL

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end 1983

start 1984 2 & 4 dr sedans, 3 dr hatchback

1984 Subaru: 2 door sedan, 4 door sedan, Hatchback Turbo models introduced. see next table below for station wagon and Brat S= standard, 0= optional, na= not available, awd= all wheel drive, fwd=front wheel drive
1984 Subaru option, feature	2 door hardtop fwd GL-10, GL, DL	2 dr GL Hardtop awd turbo	4 door sedan fwd  GL-10, GL, DL	4 door sedan  AWD	Hatchback fwd GL/DL/Standard	Hatchback awd GL
Engine	1.6	1.8 turbo	1.6	1.8	1.6	1.8
Transmissions:  Manual: 5 speed manual with Hill-Holder cluch, unless a 4 speed manual is noted  Automatic: 3 speed	GL: manual,  GL-10: auto  DL: manual no hill-holder	auto	GL- manual  GL-10: auto  DL: manual no hill-holder clutch	auto	GL: manual, 0=auto  DL:manual no hill-holder clutch Standard: 4 speed manual no hill holder clutch	4 speed manual dual range awd
Wheelbase:  Overall length:  Overall width:  Ground clearance:	96.9" 168.1" 63.6" 6.5"	96.7 167.9 63.8 8.1"	96.9 168.1 63.8 6.5"	96.5 167.9 63.8 8.1"	93.7 157.9 63.6 6.5"	93.3 157.3 63.8 8.3"
Power assisted rack and pinion steering	GL-10: S GL:0 DL: na	S	GL-10: S GL: 0 DL: na	S	na	na
Height Adjustable Suspension	na	S	na	S	na	S

end 1984 2 & 4 dr sedans, 3 dr hatchback

start 1984 wagon and brat

1984 Subaru: Station Wagon and Brat see table above for sedans and hatchback S=standard, 0=optional, na=not available awd= all-wheel drive, fwd = front wheel drive
1984 Subaru option, feature	fwd Station Wagon Gl, DL	AWD Turbo GL Station Wagon	AWD Station Wagon GL, DL	Brat Turbo T-Top awd	Brat T-Top  awd GL
Engine	1.8	1.8 turbo	1.8	1.8	1.6
Transmissions:  Manual: 5 speed manual with Hill-Holder cluch, unless a 4 speed manual is noted  Automatic: 3 speed	GL: manual,  0: auto DL: manual	auto	GL- 4 speed dual range manual  0: auto  DL: manual	auto	GL: 4 speed dual range manual,  0- auto
Wheelbase:  Overall length:  Overall width:  Ground clearance:	96.7" 169.3." 63.6" 6.9"	96.7 168.7 63.8 8.1"	96.3 168.7 63.8 8.3"	96.7 174.2 64.4 8.1"	96.3 174.2 64.4 8.3"
Power assisted rack and pinion steering	GL: 0 DL: na	S	GL: 0 DL: na	S	na
Height Adjustable Suspension	na	S	S	S	S

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1985 Subaru specifcation and options s= standard, o = optional, na= not available This is a brief list of the engines, transmissions, features and options available that year. 1985 Transmissions: 0= optional #A: 5 speed manual #B: 4 spd manual #C: 3 spd auto #D: 5 spd manual dual range hi/lo 4wd 1985 Engines #1:  1.8L turbo, multipoint fuel injection,  water-cooled turbocharger,  compression 7.7:1 horsepower 111@4800rpm torque 134@2800rpm #2:  1.8.L OHC Carburetor horsepower 82@4800rpm torque 101@2800rpm #3: 1.8L OHC, multi-point fuel injection horsepower 94@5200rpm torque 101@2800rpm #4: 1.8L OHV, carburetor horsepower 73@4400rpm torque 94@2400rpm #5: 1.6L OHV, carburetor horsepower 69@4800rpm torque 86@2400rpm . 1985 Subaru

Feature

XT 4wd turbo  GL-10

XT 2wd GL-10

XT GL DL

4wd Turbo  Sedan and RX

4wd Sedan GL

2wd Sedan GL-10

2wd Sedan GL DL

4 wd turbo wagon

4 wd wagon GL DL

2wd  wagon GL-10

2wd  wagon GL DL

4wd hatch back

2wd Hatch back  GL Std

Brat 4wd GL

Engine

# 1

# 3

# 3

# 1

# 2

# 3

# 2

# 1

# 2

# 3

# 4

# 4

GL # 4 STD# 5

# 4

transmissions 0=optional

#A, 0:#C

#A, 0-#C

#A, 0:#C

#D Turbo: O-#C

# C

#A O-#C

GL:#A O-# C, DL:# D O-#A

#C

GL:#D 0-:#C, DL#A

#A, 0:#C

GL #A 0-#C, DL#A

#D

#A 0:#C, STD #B

#D, 0-#C

wheelbase

97.0"

97.0"

97.0"

97.0"

97.0"

97.2

97.2

96.9

96.9

97.0

97.0

93.3

93.7

96.3

length

175.2

175.2

175.2

172.0

172.0

172.0

172.0

173.6

173.6

173.5

173.5

157.3

157.9

174.2

ground clearance

6.7

6.1

6.1

6.3

5.1

5.1

5.1

5.1

5.3

5.5

5.5

8.3

6.5

8.3

power steering

s

s

na

sdn-s RX-na

o

s

GL-o DL-na

s

GL-o DL-na

s

GL- DL-na

na

na

na

digital instrument panel, trip computer

s

s

na

sdn-s RX-na

o

s

GL-o DL-na

s

GL-o DL-na

s

GL-o DL-na

na

na

na

manual adjustable height suspension

s

na

na

s

s

na

na

s

s

na

na

s

na

s

electronic air suspension

S

na

na

SDN -s RX- na

na

na

na

na

na

na

na

na

na

na

power windows

s

s

GL-o DL-na

sdn-s RX-na

o

s

gl-o dl-na

s

gl-o dl-na

s

gl-o dl-na

na

na

na

power locks

s

s

na

sdn-s RX-na

o

s

gl-o dl-na

s

gl-o dl-na

s

gl-o dl-na

na

na

na

hillholder clutch (manual)

s

s

s

s

sn

s

s

na

s

s

s

s

na

s

air cond. & cruise control

s

s

o

s RX-no cc

o

s

o

s

o

s

o

o

o

o

1985 Subaru model

XT turbo 4wd GL-10

XT 2wd GL-10

XT GL XT DL

4wd turbo sedan and RX

4wd sedan GL

2wd sedan GL-10

2wd sedan GL DL

4wd wagon turbo

4wd wagon GL DL

2wd wagon GL-10

2wd wagon GL DL

4wd hatch back

2wd hatch back

4wd brat

end 1985

1987 Subaru
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XT
1987
GL, DL, XT, Turbo and Brat
"std" = standard, "0" is optional, "--" not available on that model.
There was also a sedan, 3 dr coupe, and 2 door hatchback but they're not included here.
All infomation is 48 state, non-California specification.

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1988 part 2 note: see engines in section 1
	4 door sedan				3 door coupe			2door hatchback
1988 model	GL-10 turbo full time 4wd; GL-10 turbo front wheel drive	RX turbo full time 4wd	GL on demand 4wd	front wheel drive GL-10, GL, DL	RX turbo full time 4wd	on demand 4wd	GL/DL front wheel drive	GL on demand 4wd	GL front wheel drive
Engine horsepower torque fuel system	B 115@5200 134@2800 MPI	B 115@5200 134@2800 MPI	C 97@5200 103@3200 MPI	C 97@5200 103@3200 MPI	B 115@5200 134@2800 MPI	C 97@5200 103@3200 MPI	C 97@5200 103@3200 MPI	D 73@4400 94@2400 carb	D 73@4400 94@2400 carb
transmission	4wd: 5spd 0: 4spd auto; 2wd:3spd auto	5spd dual range	5spd dual range	GL10: 3spd auto GL/DL:5spd	5spd dual range	5spd dual range	5spd	4spd dual range	5spd
power steerings	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	--	--
power windows, locks, mirrors	S	S	S	S, excl DL	S	S	S: GL	--	--
air cond	S	S	0	O
sunroof	S	0	S	GL-10: S GL/DL: --	--	--	--	--	--
air suspension, height adjustable	S 4WD	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
digital dashboard	S	--	--	S: GL-10	--	--	--	--	--
Limited Slip rear axle	S: 4wd manual only	S	--	--	S	--	--	--	--
hill holder clutch	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S
length/width (in)	174.6 / 65.4	174.6 / 65.4	174.6 / 65.4	174.6 / 65.4	174.6 / 65.4	174.6 / 65.4	174.6 / 65.4	157.3/63.8	157.9/63.6
ground clearance (in)	5.1	5.1	5.1	5.1	5.1	5.1	5.1	8.3	6.5
fold down rear seat	S	S	--	S: GL-10	50/50 split	50/50 split	50/50 split	50/50 split	50/50 split
1988 model	GL-10 Turbo full time 4wd;  GL-10 turbo front wheel drive	RX turbo full time 4wd	GL on demand 4wd	Front wheel drive GL-10, GL, DL	RX turbo full time 4wd	on demand 4wd	GL/DL front wheel drive	GL on demand 4wd	GL front wheel drive
	4 DOOR SEDAN				3DOOR COUPE			2 door hatchback

end 1988

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1989 Subaru
1989 Engines: A: 2.7L 6 cyl, ohc. B: 1.8L water cooled turbocharger, 4 cyl OHC, elec engine mgmt,  C: 1.8L 4 cyl ohc, elec. engine mgmt D: 1.8L ohv E:1.2L 3 cyl ohc, 9 valve Fuel delivery: multi-port fuel injection (MPI) Single port fuel injection (SPI) 1989 Subaru
Model	XT-6, full time 4wd	XT GL on demand 4wd	XT-6 2 wd	XT GL 2wd	Wagon GL-10 turbo full time 4wd	GL turbo on demand 4wd	GL, DL on demand 4wd	DL on demand 4wd
Engine: horsepower: torque: fuel system:	A 145@5200 156@4000 MPI	C 97@5200 103@3200 MPI	A 145@5200 156@4000 MPI	C 97@5200 103@3200 MPI	B 115@5200 134@2800 MPI	B 115@5200 134@2800 MPI	C 90@5200 101@2800 SPI	C 90@5200 101@2800 SPI
Overall length	177.6"	177.6"	177.6"	177.6"	176.8"	176.8"	176.8"	176.8"
Trans:	S: 5 spd 0-4 spd auto	S: 5 spd	4 spd auto	S: 5 spd 0: 4spd auto	S: 5spd 0: 4spd auto	5 spd	5 spd hi/lo dual range 4wd 0: 3 spd auto	5 spd
Power: rack and pinion steering, windows, locks,	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	power steering only
Air cond.	S	0	S	0	S	S	0	0
Touring wagon Hi-roof model	na	na	na	na	0	0	0	na
Digital inst. panel	na	na	na	na	S	na	na	na
Air suspension	S	S	na	na	S  with auto trans only	na	na	na
Limited slip rear axle	na	na	na	na	S with manual only	na	na	na
fold down rear seat	one piece	one piece	one piece	one piece	50/50 split	50/50 split	50/50 split	one piece
cruise contol	S	0	S	0	0	na	0	na
Power Brakes,  vented front	rear disc	rear disc	rear disc	rear drum	rear disc	rear disc	rear drum	rear drum
1989 Model reminder	XT-6, full time 4wd	XT GL on demand 4wd	XT-6 2 wd	XT GL 2wd	Wagon GL-10 turbo full time 4wd	GL turbo on demand 4wd	GL on demand 4wd	DL on demand 4wd

 

1989 Subaru
1989 Engines: A: 2.7L 6 cyl, ohc. B: 1.8L water cooled turbocharger, 4 cyl OHC, elec engine mgmt,  C: 1.8L 4 cyl ohc, elec. engine mgmt D: 1.8L ohv E:1.2L 3 cyl ohc, 9 valve Fuel intake multi-port fuel injection (MPI) Single port fuel injection (SPI) 1989 Subaru
Model	2wd wagon GL-10 turbo	2wd wagon GL, DL	full time 4wd  GL-10 turbo sedan	on demand 4wd sedan GL	2wd turbo GL-10 sedan	2wd sedan GL, DL	3 dr coupe: RX turbo,	3 dr coupe 4wd on demand	3 dr hatchback on demand 4wd GL	3 dr hatchback 2wd GL
Engine: horsepower: torque: fuel system:	B 115@5200 134@2800 MPI	C 97@5200 103@3200 MPI	B 115@5200 134@2800 MPI	C 97@5200 103@3200 MPI	B 115@5200 134@2800 MPI	C 90@5200 101@2800 SPI	B 115@5200 134@2800 MPI	C 90@5200 101@2800 SPI	D 73@4400 94@2400 carburetor	D 73@4400 94@2400 carburetor
Trans:	3 spd auto	S: 5 spd 0: 3 spd auto	S: 5 spd 0:4 spd auto	S: 5 spd hi/lo dual range 4wd 0:3 spd auto	3 spd auto	S: 5 spd, 0: 3 spd auto	S: 5 spd dual range hi/lo 4wd 0:4 spd auto	S: 5 spd dual range hi-lo 4wd 0; 4spd auto	4 spd dual range hi/lo 4wd<