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2.5L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Station Wagon, Petrol, 4x4
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Subaru Outback Limited (1998) price & specs
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Overview
The 1998 Subaru Outback Limited is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Station Wagon that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Outback is regarded as a large SUV built in Japan with prices starting at $40,990 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Outback is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 115 kW of power (at 5600 rpm) and 221 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission.
The Subaru Outback measures 1555mm (61.2 inches) in height, 4720mm (185.8 inches) in length, 1715mm (67.5 inches) in width with a 2630mm (103.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1420kg (3130.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Outback Limited comes standard with 205/70 R15 front tyres and 205/70 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
80.99 kW/t
44.23 kW/t
84.8 kW/t
Boot Space
488 litres
309 litres
1,058 litres
Price
$34,990 - $42,890
$30,990
$62,780
Warranty (Years)
3 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
50,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 5 years
1 year
5 years
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,965 kg
1,965 kg
2,770 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,400 kg
1,400 kg
2,500 kg
Approach Angle
19.2°
19.2°
42.5°
Departure Angle
18°
18°
38°
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Dimensions
4,720 mm
1,715 mm
1,555 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,720 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,715 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,555 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,200 mm |
| Load Capacity | 545 mm |
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Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 99.5
Engine (cc): 2457
Compression Ratio: 9.7
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine (L): 2.5
Engine Location: Front
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 79
Valve Gear Type: Double 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
Clock
Type: Digital
External Temperature
Type: Digital Display
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): 7.3
AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 32
AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 10.4
AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
Fuel Economy
AS 2877 City (L/100km): 10.4
AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 7.3
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10
Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
Maximum Speed (mph): 124
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 156
Maximum Power (kW): 115
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 164
Maximum Torque (Nm): 221
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
Number of Speeds: 5
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
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: S
Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: S
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6
Body Side Molding
Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow
Body Style
Body Type: Station Wagon
Local Body Type: Station Wagon
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Roof Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 60.4
Rear Seat Down (L): 1710
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 24.7
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 700
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 17.2
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 488
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
Front Track (in): 57.3
Front Track (mm): 1455
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.7
Overall Height (in): 61.2
Overall Height (mm): 1555
Overall Length (in): 185.8
Overall Length (mm): 4720
Overall Width (in): 67.5
Overall Width (mm): 1715
Rear Track (in): 57.1
Rear Track (mm): 1450
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 38.1
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11600
Wheelbase (in): 103.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2630
Internal Dimensions
Rear Hip Room (in): 55.7
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1415
Ramp Angles
Approach Angle: 19.2
Departure Angle: 18
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Toned
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Toned
Location: Rear
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
Two Tone: yes
Type: Mica
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
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
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): 1400
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 3086
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 500
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1102
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1965
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4332
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1420
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3131
Antenna
Type: Electric
Audio System
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player
Capacity: 6
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Flexible
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
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
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Door Panel Trim
Material: Suede
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Doors: Suede
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
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 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: Leather
Main Seat Material: Suede
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
Air Conditioning
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: Variable
Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: Remote
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