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Subaru 1600 Models Price and Specs
The price range for the Subaru 1600 varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $2,400 and going to $4,070 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Wagon | 1.6L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN | $2,400 | $4,070 | |
| 1979 | Wagon | 1.6L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN | $2,400 | $4,070 | |
| 1978 | Sedan | 1.6L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO | $2,100 | $3,630 | |
| 1978 | Coupe | 1.6L, Leaded, 5 SP MAN | $2,100 | $3,630 | |
| 1978 | Convertible | 1.6L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO | $2,200 | $3,850 | |
| 1978 | Wagon | 1.6L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO | $2,200 | $4,070 | |
| 1977 | Sedan | 1.6L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO | $2,100 | $3,630 | |
| 1977 | Coupe | 1.6L, Leaded, 5 SP MAN | $2,100 | $3,630 | |
| 1977 | Convertible | 1.6L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO | $2,200 | $3,850 | |
| 1977 | Wagon | 1.6L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO | $2,200 | $4,070 | |
| 1976 | Sedan | 1.6L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO | $2,100 | $3,630 | |
| 1976 | Coupe | 1.6L, Leaded, 5 SP MAN | $2,100 | $3,630 | |
| 1976 | Convertible | 1.6L, Leaded, 3 SP AUTO | $2,200 | $3,850 | |
| 1976 | Wagon | 1.6L, Leaded, 4 SP MAN | $2,200 | $4,070 | |
Subaru 1600 Dimensions
The dimensions of the Subaru 1600 Wagon, Coupe, Convertible and Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Wagon | 1460x1520x4050 mm | 195 mm | |
| 1979 | Wagon | 1460x1520x4050 mm | 195 mm | |
| 1978 | Coupe | 1350x1550x4005 mm | 170 mm | |
| 1978 | Convertible | 1355x1550x4005 mm | 170 mm | |
| 1978 | Sedan | 1390x1550x4005 mm | 170 mm | |
| 1978 | Wagon | 1410x1550x4025 mm | 170 mm | |
| 1977 | Coupe | 1350x1550x4005 mm | 170 mm | |
| 1977 | Sedan | 1390x1550x4005 mm | 170 mm | |
| 1977 | Convertible | 1355x1550x4005 mm | 170 mm | |
| 1977 | Wagon | 1410x1550x4025 mm | 170 mm | |
| 1976 | Coupe | 1350x1550x4005 mm | 170 mm | |
| 1976 | Sedan | 1390x1550x4005 mm | 170 mm | |
| 1976 | Convertible | 1355x1550x4005 mm | 170 mm | |
| 1976 | Wagon | 1410x1550x4025 mm | 170 mm | |
Subaru 1600 Towing Capacity
The Subaru 1600 has maximum towing capacity of 800kg for the latest model available.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Wagon | 800kg | 800kg | |
| 1979 | Wagon | 800kg | 800kg | |
| 1978 | Convertible | 800kg | 800kg | |
| 1978 | Coupe | 800kg | 800kg | |
| 1978 | Sedan | 800kg | 800kg | |
| 1978 | Wagon | 800kg | 800kg | |
| 1977 | Convertible | 800kg | 800kg | |
| 1977 | Coupe | 800kg | 800kg | |
| 1977 | Sedan | 800kg | 800kg | |
| 1977 | Wagon | 800kg | 800kg | |
| 1976 | Convertible | 800kg | 800kg | |
| 1976 | Coupe | 800kg | 800kg | |
| 1976 | Sedan | 800kg | 800kg | |
| 1976 | Wagon | 800kg | 800kg | |
Subaru 1600 Fuel Consumption
The Subaru 1600 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Leaded fuel type(s).
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Wagon | — | 1.6L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1979 | Wagon | — | 1.6L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1978 | Convertible | — | 1.6L | Leaded | 5 SP MAN | |
| 1978 | Coupe | — | 1.6L | Leaded | 5 SP MAN | |
| 1978 | Sedan | — | 1.6L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1978 | Wagon | — | 1.6L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1977 | Convertible | — | 1.6L | Leaded | 3 SP AUTO | |
| 1977 | Coupe | — | 1.6L | Leaded | 5 SP MAN | |
| 1977 | Sedan | — | 1.6L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1977 | Wagon | — | 1.6L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1976 | Convertible | — | 1.6L | Leaded | 5 SP MAN | |
| 1976 | Coupe | — | 1.6L | Leaded | 5 SP MAN | |
| 1976 | Sedan | — | 1.6L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1976 | Wagon | — | 1.6L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
Subaru 1600 Wheel Size
The Subaru 1600 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to wheel size, these range from 13x4.5 inches for Wagon in 1980.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Wagon | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1979 | Wagon | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1978 | Convertible | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1978 | Coupe | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1978 | Sedan | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1978 | Wagon | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1977 | Convertible | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1977 | Coupe | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1977 | Sedan | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1977 | Wagon | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1976 | Convertible | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1976 | Coupe | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1976 | Sedan | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
| 1976 | Wagon | — | 13x4.5 inches | — | 13x4.5 inches | |
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