SUBARU
Subaru Legacy BC (1989–1991) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Gen 1
1989 - 1994
BC
Sedan
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Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Fuel
Fuel
Combined
Combined
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 1800 AWD Automatic | 5 | 103 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 2000 AWD | 5 | 150 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 2200 AWD Automatic | 5 | 136 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
Subaru Legacy BC overview
The Subaru Legacy (BC) is the 1st generation of the Legacy, built from 1989 to 1991. It is offered as a Sedan with 4 engines (petrol), from 103 HP to 200 HP. The 1800 (103 Hp) AWD accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.8 s, reaches a top speed of 181 km/h and is 4510 mm long.
How much horsepower does the Subaru Legacy have?
The Subaru Legacy (BC) has 103 HP to 200 HP, depending on the engine: 1.8 Boxer (103 HP), 2.2 Boxer (136 HP), 2.0 Boxer (150 HP), 2.0 Boxer (200 HP).
What engines are available for the Subaru Legacy?
The Subaru Legacy is available with 4 engines: 1.8 Boxer (103 HP, petrol), 2.2 Boxer (136 HP, petrol), 2.0 Boxer (150 HP, petrol), 2.0 Boxer (200 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the Subaru Legacy?
The Subaru Legacy is 4510 mm long, 1690 mm wide, 1385 mm tall, with a 2580 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the Subaru Legacy?
The Subaru Legacy 1800 (103 Hp) AWD goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 10.8 s and has a top speed of 181 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | Subaru Legacy I BC |
|---|---|
| Year | 1989–1991 |
| Platform | Subaru Legacy |
| Variant | 1800 (103 Hp) AWD |
| Body type | sedan |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
Power & torque
| Power | 103 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 6000 rpm |
| Torque | 147 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 3200 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 181 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 10.8 s |
| 0–62 mph | 10.8 s |
Engine
| Engine code | EJ18E |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1820 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Configuration | boxer |
| Bore | 87.9 mm |
| Stroke | 75.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.7 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Multi Port Manifold Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated Engine |
| Valvetrain | sohc |
| Oil capacity | 4.5 L |
| Coolant | 6.4 L |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | All wheel drive (4x4) |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 5 |
| Gearbox code | 5mt |
| Gearbox manufacturer | subaru |
Dimensions
| Length | 4510 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1690 mm |
| Height | 1385 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2580 mm |
| Front track | 1475 mm |
| Rear track | 1460 mm |
| Boot space | 405 – 630 L |
| Turning circle | 10.1 m |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1125 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 1870 kg |
| Max load | 745 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel tank | 60.0 L |
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Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | wishbone |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Several Levers And Rods |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | drum |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tire size | 175/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims | 6J x 14 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 10.9 kg/Hp, 91.6 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 7.7 kg/Nm, 130.7 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 1989 |
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| End Of Production | 1991 |
Performance
Engine speed (1k/rpm)
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.
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