1991 Subaru Legacy VZ Type R specifications

1991 Subaru Legacy VZ Type R data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2580 mm 101.6 inches
Track/tread (front) 1465 mm 57.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1455 mm 57.3 inches
Length 4545 mm 178.9 inches
Width 1690 mm 66.5 inches
Height 1395 mm 54.9 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.76
Kerb weight 1200 kg 2646 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 EJ20
Cylinders Flat 4
Capacity 2 litre
1994 cc
(121.681 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 92 × 75 mm
3.62 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.23
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 150 PS (148 bhp) (110 kW)
at 6800 rpm
maximum torque 171.6 Nm (127 ft·lb) (17.5 kgm)
at 5200 rpm
Specific output 55.3 kW/litre
75.3 ps/litre
74.2 bhp/litre
1.22 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 86.06 Nm/litre
1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.7:1
Fuel system EGI (Multipoint Sequential Injection)
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1081.4 kPa (156.8 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 498.5 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
125.05 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 PS/kg
91.97 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 kW/kg
123.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
10.87 kg/kW
18.16 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 front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 195/60 R 15 86H
Tyres rear 195/60 R 15 86H
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 3.90
general
Carfolio.com ID846219
Production total
Model code E-BC4
RAC rating 21.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1991 Subaru Legacy VZ Type R added 2025-11-02.
Last modified 2025-11-07.

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5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 2212 cm3/135.0cuin 135 PS 133 bhp 99 kW 1370 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1250 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1290 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1280 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1320 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1377 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1427 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 1460 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1250 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1320 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 200 PS 197 bhp 147 kW 1390 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1130 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1170 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1210 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1080 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1150 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1100 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1230 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 1310 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 1290 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1250 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1140 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1210 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1230 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1190 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1270 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1820 cm3/111.1cuin 110 PS 108 bhp 81 kW 1140 kg
5 door estate/​station wagon FA 4A 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 125 PS 123 bhp 92 kW 1360 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW 1370 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1270 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1305 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1445 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 1991 cm3/121.5cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW
sedan/​saloon FF 3A 2838 cm3/173.2cuin 142 PS 140 bhp 104 kW
5 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 157 PS 155 bhp 116 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 2156 cm3/131.6cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1299 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1834 cm3/111.9cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1160 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1994 cm3/121.7cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1280 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW 1300 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 152 PS 150 bhp 112 kW
Mazda Persona 2.0 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1240 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 147 PS 145 bhp 108 kW 1238 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1250 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1270 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1163 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1338 kg
4 door hatchback FF 4A 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1398 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1358 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 144 PS 142 bhp 106 kW 1331 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1997 cm3/121.9cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1341 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1220 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1240 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1210 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1999 cm3/122.0cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1230 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1200 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1330 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1220 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 155 PS 153 bhp 114 kW 1360 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1370 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4AOD 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1390 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4AOD 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1380 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4AOD 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1380 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4AOD 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1380 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1360 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4AOD 1988 cm3/121.3cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1380 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1199 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5M 1998 cm3/121.9cuin 150 PS 148 bhp 110 kW 1265 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 145 PS 143 bhp 107 kW 1330 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW 1455 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 1984 cm3/121.1cuin 143 PS 141 bhp 105 kW