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    Subaru Liberty R Spec.B (2008) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2008 Subaru Liberty R Spec.B 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 $52,490 before on-road costs.

    This Subaru Liberty is powered by a 3L 6-cylinder engine that has 180 kW of power (at 6600 rpm) and 297 Nm of torque (at 4200 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. Subaru claims the Liberty R Spec.B uses 11.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 264g of CO2. It has a 64L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 577km per full tank

    The Subaru Liberty measures 1435mm (56.5 inches) in height, 4665mm (183.7 inches) in length, 1730mm (68.1 inches) in width with a 2670mm (105.1 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1520kg (3351.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Liberty R Spec.B comes standard with 215/45 R18 front tyres and 215/45 R18 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2008 Subaru Liberty R Spec.B has a 160mm ground clearance with a 1800kg braked and 710kg unbraked towing capacity.

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    Power to Weight
    90.71 - 125.57 kW/t
    49.84 kW/t
    127.46 kW/t
    Boot Space
    459 litres
    450 litres
    603 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    9 - 12.4 L/100km
    5.7 L/100km
    12.4 L/100km
    Price
    $32,490 - $67,990
    $27,990
    $67,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,500 - 1,800 kg
    1,200 kg
    2,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    150 - 160 mm
    103 mm
    180 mm

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    Dimensions

    4,665 mm
    1,730 mm
    1,435 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,665 mm
    Overall Width1,730 mm
    Overall Height1,435 mm
    Wheelbase2,670 mm
    Turning Circle10,800 mm

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    R Spec.B

    3L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, 4x4

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    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 264

    Engine

    Bore Engine: 89.2
    Engine (cc): 3000
    Compression Ratio: 10.7
    Engine Configuration: Horizontal
    Engine (L): 3
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Stroke Engine: 80
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Octane Number: 95

    Fuel System

    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 16.9
    Main Capacity (L): 64
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes

    Fuel Consumption

    ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 11.1
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 21
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 11.1

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 8.2
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 237
    Maximum Speed (mph): 147

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 245
    Maximum Power (kW): 180
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 297
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4200

    Drive

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

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management

    Transmission

    Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
    Manual Mode: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

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

    Power Steering

    Type: Hydraulic

    Steering Wheel

    Height Adjustment: yes
    Multi Function: yes
    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Alternate Suspension

    Type: Sport

    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: Multi-Link
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Tires

    Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
    Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 89
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
    Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

    Wheels

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
    Rear Rim Type: Alloy
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Chrome Bright Trim

    Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes

    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

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10800
    Front Track (in): 58.9
    Front Track (mm): 1495
    Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 6.3
    Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 160
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 35.4
    Overall Height (in): 56.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1435
    Overall Length (in): 183.7
    Overall Length (mm): 4665
    Overall Width (in): 68.1
    Overall Width (mm): 1730
    Rear Track (in): 58.7
    Rear Track (mm): 1490
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11000
    Wheelbase (in): 105.1
    Wheelbase (mm): 2670

    Doors

    Location: Driver
    Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Driver
    Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
    Location: Rear Passenger
    Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    Paint

    External Colour: Gray
    Type: Pearl

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Type: Glass

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 1
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1800
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3968
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 710
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1565
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1520
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3351

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio System

    CD Player Reads MP3: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Radio Type: Am/Fm

    Disc Player

    Dashboard Capacity: 6
    Location: Dashboard

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 14

    Load Restraint

    Type: Hooks

    Cigar Lighter

    Location: Front Seats

    Memorised Adjustment

    Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 4

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
    Data Feed: DVD
    Display Type: Colour
    Information Type: Full Map And Voice

    Power Outlet 12V

    Location (12V): Front

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front

    Remote Trunk Hatch Release

    Operation: Remote Control

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger

    Luxury Trim

    Doors: Alloy Look
    Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    Instrument Panel: Alloy Look

    Crash Test Results

    ANCAP Adult Occupant: 5
    ANCAP Pedestrian: 3
    ANCAP Standard: Ancap

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Front Seat Belts

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

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Active: yes
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Number: 2
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Number: 3

    Rear Seat Belts

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

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Side Curtain Airbag

    Location: Front And Rear

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
    Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 4
    Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Cup Holders

    Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Type: Fixed
    Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Pop Out

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Air Conditioning

    Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
    Rear Outlet: yes

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Digital Display: yes
    Micro Filter: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Interior Monitoring: yes
    Peripheral: yes

    Power Locks

    Operation: Remote

    Intermediate Service

    Distance (km): 12500
    Distance (miles): 7767

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