Subaru Leone
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| Subaru Leone | |
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| Subaru | |
| aka | Subaru BRAT Subaru 1400 DL/GL Subaru 1600 Subaru 1800 Subaru L Series |
| Production | 1979-1994 |
| Class | Small |
| Body Style | 2 dr Coupe 3 dr Hatchback 4 dr Sedan 5 dr Wagon |
| Length | length - type here |
| Width | Width - type here |
| Height | Height - type here |
| Wheelbase | wheelbase - type here |
| Weight | Weight - you get the point |
| Transmission | 5 speed Manual 4 speed Automatic, FWD(1600) 4 speed Manual 3 speed Automatic, AWD(1800) |
| Engine | 1979-1993 Model 1.6L opposed-4 OHV Petrol 1.8L opposed-4 OHV Petrol 1986-1994 Model 1.8L opposed-4 OHC Petrol |
| Power | EA-81 engine 72 hp @ 4800 rpm 92 lb-ft of torque @ 2400 rpm |
| Similar | Honda Civic Mitsubishi Lancer Renault 12 Toyota Corolla |
| Designer | Designer (lead designer if it was a team effort) |
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Styles and Major Options
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Pricing
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Gas Mileage
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Engines & Transmission
Engines
- 1979 - 1984
- EA-81
- 1985 - 1987
- EA-82
- BRAT
- EA-81
Transmission
- Subaru Leone transmission:
- 3 spd automatic fwd
- 4 spd manual fwd
- 5 spd manual fwd
- Subaru 1800 and L series
- 3 spd Automatic 4wd
- 4 spd manual 4wd
- 5 spd manual 4wd
Performance
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Reliability
Subaru Leones are well known for reliability, and the EA-81 engines have been used in airplanes due to their weight and reliability.
Safety
UCSR Rating: 2 stars, signifficantly less harm to others than average.
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Colors
- Red
- White
- Cream
- Silver
- Maroon
- Light Blue
Main Competitors
Unique Attributes
One unusual attribute is the horizontally opposed engine, which isn't common, but has been used in other cars as well, such as WV Beetle and Porsche. This type of engine has been used in all 4 cylinder and higher Subaru engines, and is still used today. Another unusual thing is the location of the spare tyre, which is in the engine compartment.
Interior
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Resale Values
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Generations:
Second generation (1985–1987)
First Generation/Origins (1979–1984)
Worldwide
The Subaru BRAT is known as Subaru Brumby in Australia
Design quirks and oddities
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Awards
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See Also
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| Chikuhei Nakajima | Subaru Corporate website | A subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries |
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