Subaru Liberty R Spec.B (2008) price & specs
R Spec.B
Overview
The 2008 Subaru Liberty R Spec.B is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Liberty is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Japan with prices starting at $52,490 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Liberty is powered by a 3L 6-cylinder engine that has 180 kW of power (at 6600 rpm) and 297 Nm of torque (at 4200 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. Subaru claims the Liberty R Spec.B uses 11.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 264g of CO2. It has a 64L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 577km per full tank
The Subaru Liberty measures 1435mm (56.5 inches) in height, 4665mm (183.7 inches) in length, 1730mm (68.1 inches) in width with a 2670mm (105.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1520kg (3351.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Liberty R Spec.B comes standard with 215/45 R18 front tyres and 215/45 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2008 Subaru Liberty R Spec.B has a 160mm ground clearance with a 1800kg braked and 710kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,665 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,730 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
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Explore Subaru Liberty Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 264
Engine
Bore Engine: 89.2
Engine (cc): 3000
Compression Ratio: 10.7
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine (L): 3
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 80
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 16.9
Main Capacity (L): 64
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 11.1
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 21
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 11.1
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.2
Maximum Speed (km/h): 237
Maximum Speed (mph): 147
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 245
Maximum Power (kW): 180
Maximum Torque (Nm): 297
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Type: Hydraulic
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Sedan
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
Front Track (in): 58.9
Front Track (mm): 1495
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.3
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 160
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
Overall Height (in): 56.5
Overall Height (mm): 1435
Overall Length (in): 183.7
Overall Length (mm): 4665
Overall Width (in): 68.1
Overall Width (mm): 1730
Rear Track (in): 58.7
Rear Track (mm): 1490
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
Wheelbase (in): 105.1
Wheelbase (mm): 2670
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
External Colour: Gray
Type: Pearl
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3968
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 710
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1565
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1520
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3351
Antenna
Type: Element
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Dashboard Capacity: 6
Location: Dashboard
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 14
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Memorised Adjustment
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 4
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Remote Control
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Doors: Alloy Look
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant: 5
ANCAP Pedestrian: 3
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Active: yes
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Fixed
Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 12500
Distance (miles): 7767
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