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    Subaru Liberty LX (1998) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 1998 Subaru Liberty LX is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Liberty is regarded as a medium-sized car built in Japan with prices starting at $29,890 before on-road costs.

    This Subaru Liberty is powered by a 2.2L 4-cylinder engine that has 98 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 193 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Four-speed Automatic transmission.

    The Subaru Liberty measures 1405mm (55.3 inches) in height, 4605mm (181.3 inches) in length, 1695mm (66.7 inches) in width with a 2630mm (103.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1275kg (2810.9 lbs) of unladen weight. The Liberty LX comes standard with 185/70 R14 front tyres and 185/70 R14 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    73.41 - 84.56 kW/t
    64.6 kW/t
    102.87 kW/t
    Boot Space
    451 - 488 litres
    373 litres
    690 litres
    Price
    $26,990 - $41,490
    $24,750
    $56,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    60,000 km
    Unlimited

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    Dimensions

    4,605 mm
    1,695 mm
    1,405 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,605 mm
    Overall Width1,695 mm
    Overall Height1,405 mm
    Wheelbase2,630 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm

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    2.2L, 4-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4

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    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 96.9
    Engine (cc): 2212
    Compression Ratio: 9.5
    Engine Configuration: Horizontal
    Engine (L): 2.2
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 75
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Capacity Gal: 15.9
    Capacity (L): 60

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    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analogue

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 7.1
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10.1
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 23

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10.1
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.1

    Performance

    Maximum Speed (km/h): 190
    Maximum Speed (mph): 118

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 133
    Maximum Power (kW): 98
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 145
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 193
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: 4x4
    Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 4
    Type: Automatic

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Strut
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 14
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5

    Body Side Molding

    Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
    Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 22.2
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 630
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 15.9
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 451

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
    Front Track (in): 57.5
    Front Track (mm): 1460
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
    Overall Height (in): 55.3
    Overall Height (mm): 1405
    Overall Length (in): 181.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4605
    Overall Width (in): 66.7
    Overall Width (mm): 1695
    Rear Track (in): 57.3
    Rear Track (mm): 1455
    Wheelbase (in): 103.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2630

    Internal Dimensions

    Rear Hip Room (in): 55.7
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1415

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Colour

    Headlight Control

    Auto Off With Ignition: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single
    Lens Type: Conventional

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1275
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2811

    Antenna

    Type: Pillar

    Audio System

    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 4

    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Cigar Lighter

    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes
    Number of Door Switches: 4

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Mechanical

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Partial Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Textile

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Grabbers: yes
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Grabbers: yes
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 2

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Front Seat Center Armrest

    Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Lidded
    Floor Type: Full

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Illuminated: yes
    Lid: yes
    Lockable: yes

    Ventilation System

    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Push Button Heater Controls: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes

    Power Locks

    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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