Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4

Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 petrol description

Sedan Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 has been produced from January, 1997 to May, 1999. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 150 horsepower on 5600 rpm - this is the most powerfull Subaru Legacy 1997 - 1999 version and torque 221 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 270 000 and 450 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Subaru Legacy 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 fuel consumption is 10.3 litres per 100km (9.7 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.9 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 60 litres or 15.85 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 580 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 740 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Subaru real everyday fuel consumption is 10.9 litres per 100 km, which is 6% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Subaru Legacy fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Subaru Legacy version with manual gearbox (Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 AWD 4x4 MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.7 seconds faster (in 9 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.4 litres per 100 km or 14 % - 8.9 litres per 100 km.
Subaru Legacy 1997

Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 technical data

Model: Subaru Legacy 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1997. January ... 1999. May 
Engine: 2457 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 150 HP ON 5600 RPM Torque: 221 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 205 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.3 (combined) 13.9 (urban) 8.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 10.9 l/100km (21.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres (15.9 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.60m (length) 1.70m (width) 1.40m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 455 litres
Gross weight: 1910 kg

Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 engine EJ25D

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 2457 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 99.5 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 79 mm
Compression ratio 9.5 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4 oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity 6.7 litres (7.1 quarts)
Power 155 - 165 HP ON 5600 RPM
Torque 190 - 220 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1994
Duration of production 5 years

All Subaru Legacy sedan [1997 - 1999] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Subaru Legacy 1997 2.0 AWD 4x4

Most fuel efficient version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 116 HP 9.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Legacy 1997 2.0 AWD Automatic 4x4 2.0 Petrol 116 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Subaru Legacy 1997 2.2 AWD Jan 1997 — Nov 1997 2.2 Petrol 131 HP 9.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 AWD 4x4 Nov 1997 — Mai 1999

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9 seconds
Most fuel efficient version

2.5 Petrol 150 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Subaru Legacy 1997 2.5 AWD Automatic 4x4

Most powerfull version (150 HP)

2.5 Petrol 150 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Subaru Legacy 1997 reviews
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