1997 Subaru Legacy Lancaster specifications

1997 Subaru Legacy Lancaster data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater estate/station wagon
Number of doors5
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2630 mm 103.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1455 mm 57.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1450 mm 57.1 inches
Length 4720 mm 185.8 inches
Width 1715 mm 67.5 inches
Height 1555 mm 61.2 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.79
Kerb weight 1420 kg 3131 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60 litres 13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Subaru
Engine code EJ25
Cylinders Flat 4
Capacity 2.5 litre
2457 cc
(149.935 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 99.5 × 79 mm
3.92 × 3.11 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.26
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 175 PS (173 bhp) (129 kW)
at 6000 rpm
maximum torque 230.5 Nm (170 ft·lb) (23.5 kgm)
at 3800 rpm
Specific output 52.5 kW/litre
71.4 ps/litre
70.4 bhp/litre
1.15 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 93.81 Nm/litre
1.13 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 10.7:1
Fuel system EGI= (electronic fuel injection device: multi-point injection)
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1178.9 kPa (171 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 614.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
123.52 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 PS/kg
90.85 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
121.83 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
11.01 kg/kW
18.39 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout unknown
Drive wheels all wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 205/70 R 15
Tyres rear 205/70 R 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 4 speed automatic
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 4.44
general
Carfolio.com ID845856
Production total
Model code E-BG9
RAC rating 24.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 Subaru Legacy Lancaster added 2025-11-02.
Last modified 2025-11-07.

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5 door estate/​station wagon FA 5M 2457 cm3/149.9cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1400 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 2457 cm3/149.9cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1420 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2457 cm3/149.9cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1320 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 2457 cm3/149.9cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1400 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 2457 cm3/149.9cuin 175 PS 173 bhp 129 kW 1410 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 2457 cm3/149.9cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1410 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 2457 cm3/149.9cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1370 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 250 PS 247 bhp 184 kW 1420 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 250 PS 247 bhp 184 kW 1390 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 2457 cm3/149.9cuin 160 PS 158 bhp 118 kW 1320 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 250 PS 247 bhp 184 kW 1370 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 250 PS 247 bhp 184 kW 1330 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1310 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1240 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 2212 cm3/135.0cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW 1320 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 2212 cm3/135.0cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW 1330 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1310 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 250 PS 247 bhp 184 kW 1390 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 250 PS 247 bhp 184 kW 1420 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 250 PS 247 bhp 184 kW 1420 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 250 PS 247 bhp 184 kW 1390 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1330 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1300 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1300 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1330 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1230 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FF 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1190 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1270 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1300 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1280 kg
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