1997 Subaru Outback Specifications

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The 1997 Subaru Outback is available in 2 variant s. 0The Outback is available with 4x4 and runs on undefined. The table below shows the full specification of the different variants.

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Base

Audio
- Cassette Automatic Reverse
- Cassette Player
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Type: Stereo
- Type: Code
- Type: Electric
Body exterior
- Body Type: Station Wagon
- Colour Of Body Side Moulding: Black/grey
- Colour: Argent
- Local Body Type: Station Wagon
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Location: Roof
- Non-corrosive Panel Location: Full
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Roof Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
- Size Of Body Side Molding: Narrow
Brakes
- Location: 4-wheel
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Toned
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 81.69
Cargo area
- Type: Flexible
- Type: Hooks
Convenience
- Driver Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Mirror Location: Driver
- Illuminated Front Ashtray
- Illuminated Front Seat Lighter
- Location: Front
- Location: Front
- Location: Front Seats
- Location: Passenger
- Location: Rear
- Number Of Door Switches: 4
- Passenger Mirror Illuminated
- Steering Wheel Mounted Controls
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1455
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
- Overall Height (mm): 1555
- Overall Length (mm): 4720
- Overall Width (mm): 1715
- Rear Hip Room (in): 55.7
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1415
- Rear Seat Down (l): 1710
- Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 700
- Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 24.7
- Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 488
- Rear Track (mm): 1450
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.1
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11600
- Wheelbase (mm): 2630
Doors
- Color: Body Colour
Engine
- Bore Engine: 99.5
- Compression Ratio: 9.7
- Engine (l): 2.5
- Engine (cc): 2457
- Engine Configuration: Horizontal
- Engine Location: Front
- Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
- Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Stroke Engine: 79
- Type: 3-way
- Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Ignition Type: Electronic
- Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Main Capacity (l): 60
- Main Type: Total
- Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Type: Analogue
- Type: Digital
- Type: Gauge
- Type: Warning Light
Interior trim
- Load Area: Textile
- Material: Partial Cloth
- Type: Textile
- Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Lights
- Auto Off With Ignition
- Configuration: Single
- Lens Type: Conventional
- Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Locks
- Includes Trunk Hatch
- Internal Switch
- Operation: Key
Paint
- Two Tone
- Type: Mica
Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.4
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.3
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.3
- As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.4
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
- Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 158
- Maximum Power (kw): 116
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
- Maximum Speed (mph): 124
- Maximum Torque (nm): 221
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 164
- Measurement Standard: Din
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Roof
- Material: Cloth/felt
Safety
- Center Operation: Static
- Center Seat Position: Centre
- Center Type: Lap
- Driver Height Adjustable
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Pre Tensioners
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Passenger Height Adjustable
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Type: 3-point
- Passenger Type: 3-point
- Rear Seats Height Adjustable
- Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Capacity: 5
- Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
Steering
- Height Adjustment
- Type: Plastic
Storage
- Dashboard Storage: Open
- Dashboard Type: Full
- Floor Storage: Lidded
- Floor Type: Full
- Lid
- Location: Dashboard
- Location: Driver
- Location: Floor
- Location: Front Seats
- Location: Passenger
- Lockable
Suspension
- Front Spring Type: Coil
- Front Stabilizer Bar
- Front Type: Strut
- Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Rear Type: Strut
- Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- 1st Gear Ratio: 2.785
- 2nd Gear Ratio: 1.545
- 3rd Gear Ratio: 1
- 4th Gear Ratio: 0.694
- Axle Ratio: 4.444
- Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Electronic Control Auto Only
- Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
- Location: Centre
- Lock Up Auto Only
- Mode Select Auto Only
- Number Of Speeds: 4
- Reverse Gear Ratio: 2.272
- Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
- Push Button Heater Controls
- Rear Seat Heater Ducts
- Recirculation Setting
Visibility
- Defogger
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Type: Fixed
- Wipers: Constant
Warranty
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (mile): Unlimited
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1400
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1965
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1420
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 6
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Location: Front
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 15
- Rear Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 6
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205