Subaru Outback R (2006) price & specs
Overview
The 2006 Subaru Outback R is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Outback is regarded as a large SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $46,490 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Outback 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 Outback R uses 11.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out nullg of CO2. It has a 64L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 577km per full tank
The Subaru Outback measures 1545mm (60.8 inches) in height, 4730mm (186.2 inches) in length, 1770mm (69.7 inches) in width with a 2670mm (105.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1540kg (3395.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The Outback R comes standard with 215/55 R17 front tyres and 215/55 R17 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2006 Subaru Outback R has a 220mm ground clearance with a 1800kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,730 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,770 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,545 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,670 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,800 mm |
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Engine
Engine Bore: 89.2
Engine Cc: 3000
Engine Compression Ratio: 10.7
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Liters: 3
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Stroke: 80
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type Octane No: 95
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 16.9
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 64
Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Computer
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined L100km: 11.1
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Combined Mpg: 21
Fuel Consumption Adr8102 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 11.1
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 21
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Adr8102 L100km: 11.1
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 8.5
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 210
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 130
Power
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 245
Power Maximum Power Kw: 180
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 297
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Differential
Transmission
Transmission Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
Transmission Lock Up Auto Only: yes
Transmission Manual Mode: yes
Transmission Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Transmission Type: Automatic
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Multi Function: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Levelling
Suspension Levelling Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Levelling Rear Operation: Automatic
Tires
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Front Width: 215
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: H
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 215
Wheels
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 7
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Mud Flaps
Mud Flaps Rear Location: Rear
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Non Corrosive Body Type: Alloy
Spoiler
Spoiler Roof Location: Roof
Bumpers
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons In: 43.5
Cargo Area Length To Back Of Rear St Wagons Mm: 1105
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 58.2
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 1649
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 16.2
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 459
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10800
External Dimensions Front Track In: 58.9
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1495
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 8.7
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 220
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 35.4
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 60.8
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1545
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 186.2
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4730
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 69.7
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1770
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 58.5
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1485
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 105.1
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2670
Doors
Doors Driver Location: Driver
Doors Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Passenger Location: Passenger
Doors Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Driver Location: Rear Driver
Doors Rear Driver Type: Front Hinged
Doors Rear Passenger Location: Rear Passenger
Doors Rear Passenger Type: Front Hinged
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
External Color: Blue
Type: Pearl
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Indicator Lights: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 1800
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 3968
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 1653
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1540
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3395
Antenna
Antenna Type: Element
Audio Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Integrated In Dash Type: Integrated In Dash
Audio System
System Cassette: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Remote Audio Controls
Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Load Restraint Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Power Outlet12v
Power Outlet Front Location12v: Front
Reading Lights
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Active: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cup Holders Front Seats Type: Fixed
Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Cup Holders Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Seat Back Storage
Seat Back Storage Front Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Aircon Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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