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1993–1996 Subaru Legacy RS Manual

Specification specific to Subarus with Applied Model BD5A48D and main Option Code AA, AG, AH, CH or PH (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.
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PlatformSecond Generation Subaru Legacy
Body Style4-Door Sedan
Production CycleRevision A1April 1993 to April 1996
Model CodeE-BD5 (JDM cars only for emissions classifications)
SteeringRight-Hand Drive
MarketJapanese Domestic Market (JDM)
Production DatesAugust 1993 to July 1995
Date On SaleOctober 1993
Chassis List2,596
 
Engine TypeEJ20H DWAJE
ConfigurationFour Cylinder Horizontally Opposed (“Flat Four”)
Cylinder Bore92.0mm
Stroke75.0mm
Displacement1,994cc
Compression Ratio8.5:1
Fuel TypePetrol
InductionTwin Turbocharged
ValvetrainDouble Overhead Camshaft (DOHC)
Valves164Valves per Cylinder
Peak Power250PSat6,500 rpm
Peak Torque309N·mat5,000rpm
 
Transmission TypeTY752VBAAA Ratio Graph
Transmission5-Speed Manual (5MT)
DriveFull-time Four Wheel Drive with Viscous Limited-Slip Centre Differential (VCD-F4WD)
Wheels16×6.5JJ ET55
Tyre Size205/50R16
 
Colour Options265Metallic Red (“Dark Red Mica”)
372Solid Red (“Bright Red”)
406Metallic Silver (“Light Silver”)
416Metallic Blue (“Dark Blue Mica”)
47APearlescent Black (“Black Diamond Pearl”)
 
Option Codes
AAAGAHCHPH
Automatic Air Conditioning
ABS Brakes
Winter Pack 1)
Sunroof
SRS Airbag
Cruise Control
Real Focus Sound 2)
Leather Interior
Option Code Notes
1) Winter Pack includes Heated Front Seats, Heated Door Mirrors, and Heated Front Wiper.
2) Legacy Real Focus Sound System: High performance audio system by Kenwood. Includes, 120W amplifier, CD player, full logic control cassette deck, AM/FM electronic tuner, 8 speakers, and digital signal processor (DSP) function.
 
Additional Notes
 
Related Models
JPBD5 A2Subaru Legacy RS 5MTAug.95–Apr.96
JPBD5 A1Subaru Legacy RS E-4ATAug.93–Jul.95
JPBD5 A2Subaru Legacy RS E-4ATAug.95–Apr.96
JPBD5 BSubaru Legacy RS 5MTApr.96–Jul.97
JPBD5 BSubaru Legacy RS E-4ATFeb.96–Jul.97