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Subaru Legacy I (BC, facelift 1991) 2200 (136 Hp) AWD Automatic
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Subaru Legacy:
The Subaru Legacy is a mid-size car built by Japanese automobile manufacturer Subaru from 1989 to 2025. The maker's flagship car, it is unique in its class for offering all-wheel drive as a standard feature, and Subaru's traditional boxer engine.
In 1996, a variant of the Legacy with heightened suspension called the Legacy Outback was introduced to compete in the burgeoning sport-utility vehicle class, and proved to be a sales success for Subaru. The Outback line was split into its own model in 2008, known as the Subaru Outback....(Read more on Wikipedia)
I (BC, facelift 1991) Overview:
Subaru Legacy (I (BC, facelift 1991)). With 189 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1240 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.
2200 (136 Hp) AWD Automatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Offers adequate power for daily driving and highway cruising, though the automatic transmission can feel a bit sluggish.
Fuel Economy
Fuel economy is average for a 2.2L AWD automatic sedan of its time, not particularly efficient but acceptable.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Standard Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive provides excellent traction and stability.
- • Reliable Boxer engines known for durability and smooth operation.
- • Spacious interior and practical trunk space for a sedan.
- • Facelift brought updated styling and improved features.
Cons:
- • Base engines can feel underpowered, especially with automatic transmissions.
- • Fuel economy, particularly on larger engines and automatics, is not class-leading.
- • Interior design and materials are functional but lack premium feel.
- • Safety features are basic by modern standards.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I (BC): 1989 - 1991).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Subaru |
| Model: | Legacy |
| Generation: | I (BC, facelift 1991) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2200 (136 Hp) AWD Automatic |
| Start of production: | 1991 |
| End of production: | 1994 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Sedan |
| Seats: | 5 |
| Doors: | 4 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 136 Hp @ 6000 rpm. |
| Power per litre: | 61.5 Hp/l |
| Torque: | 189 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | EJ22E [Same engine] More details about the engine EJ22E |
| Engine displacement: | 2212 |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 4 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l |
| Coolant: | 6.1 l |
| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 96.9 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 75 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio: | 9.1 kg/Hp, 109.7 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 6.6 kg/Nm, 152.4 Nm/tonne |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight: | 1240 |
| Max. weight: | 1780 |
| Max. roof load: | 80 kg |
| Max load: | 540 |
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 630 l |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 405 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4545 mm mm [35mm more] |
| Width: | 1690 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1400 mm mm [15mm more] |
| Wheelbase: | 2580 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1465 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1455 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 170 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.1 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drive wheel | All wheel drive (4x4) |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Disc [above average] |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 185/70 R14 |
| Wheel rims size | 14 |
| Front suspension | Independent type McPherson |
| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
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