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1997–1998 Subaru Legacy TS type RB Limited Manual

Specification specific to Subarus with Applied Model BG5C56F and main Option Code 51, 52 or 53 (see note *)

* Cars built for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) have an additional “C” or “H” as part of their Option Code, which is sometimes shown on the VIN plate. This is not relevant for this specification page and can be ignored.
Displaying Result 2 of 2 PreviousNext Search Subaru Applied Model BG5C56F
PlatformSecond Generation Subaru Legacy
Body Style5-Door Touring Wagon
Production CycleRevision CJune 1997 to April 1998
Model CodeE-BG5 (JDM cars only for emissions classifications)
SteeringRight-Hand Drive
MarketJapanese Domestic Market (JDM)
Production DatesOctober 1997 to April 1998
Date On SaleNovember 1997
Chassis List970  Limited or Special Edition
 
Engine Type
ConfigurationFour Cylinder Horizontally Opposed (“Flat Four”)
Cylinder Bore92.0mm
Stroke75.0mm
Displacement1,994cc
Compression Ratio:1
Fuel TypePetrol
InductionNaturally Aspirated
ValvetrainDouble Overhead Camshaft (DOHC)
Valves164Valves per Cylinder
Peak Power155PSat6,400 rpm
Peak Torque186N·mat4,800rpm
 
Transmission Type Ratio Graph
Transmission5-Speed Manual (5MT)
DriveFull-time Four Wheel Drive with Viscous Limited-Slip Centre Differential (VCD-F4WD)
SuspensionBilstein sports suspension
Tyre Size205/50R16
 
Colour Options406Metallic Silver (“Light Silver”)
51ESolid White (“Pure White”)
797Solid Yellow (“Cashmere Yellow”)
 
Option Codes
515253
Option Code Notes
 
Additional NotesFinal Limited Edition model produced before production of the second generation Subaru Legacy ceased.
 
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