103,120 Original Miles
Manual Transmission
1.8L 4 cyl Boxer
111 hp @ 5800 RPM*
134 lb/ft torque @ 2800 RPM*
Capable 0-60 MPH: 10.1 seconds
Top Speed: 127 mph
*Base Price in 1986: $13,771
*Seller Asking:
$12,500
Fast Facts:
- The XT Turbo could be had in front-wheel drive (shown here) or part-time 4WD
- When introduced in 1985, the Subaru XT was praised for having the lowest drag coefficient of any production car in the world, with the AWD model measuring in at .31. Front-wheel drive models (shown here) had an even lower drag coefficient of .29
- The shape was only possible due to Subaru’s low-mounted flat 4 engine
- To give you an idea of how wild this design was (even for 1986), one can simply look at the other Subaru models available at the same time (Justy, DL, GL, etc). The shape (and interior design) of the XT shares no similarity with any other Subaru model
- Fuji Heavy Industries, parent company of Subaru at the time, had an aircraft division that heavily influenced the design of the XT’s interior, such as a shift knob that represents a joystick as well as buttons on either side of the steering wheel to help keep your hands on the wheel. Ironically, the XT’s interior design had more in common with jets than any Saab ever did
- The XT is equipped with a hill-start feature that allows the driver to release the brake and clutch without the car rolling backwards. This feature is found on many modern stick-shift cars, which use the ABS solenoids to engage the brakes. However, since the XT does not have ABS, Subaru engineers had to devise a complex mechanical/hydraulic system to actuate the brakes and hold the car on a hill
Key Model Year Changes:
- First year of the paint stripe along the side
- Passenger seat now has a “walk-in” mechanism that slides the seat forward to allow easier entry into the back seat area
- 1986 and the first half of 1987 represent the final batch of Turbo models. Halfway through 1987 (1987.5) the Turbo model was dropped, eventually replaced with the 6 cylinder model (XT6) in 1988
- The 1987.5 update included updated front and rear bumpers, with new reverse lights located within the center tail light cluster (vs on the bumper)
- The 6 cylinder XT6 model didn’t arrive until 1988
- Production of the XT ran from 1985 through 1991
Seller Notes:
- One owner
- Front wheel drive
- 5spd manual Turbo
- Exterior and interior are in mint condition
- Drives nice with no issues
- Engine and transmission operate smoothly
- No weird leaks or noises
- All interior instruments work
- A/C Blows cold, heater works
- Clean 1986 California title, currently registered
- Location: Chula Vista, California – (more photos below)
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*SAE rated from factory. May not reflect current output.
*Performance numbers pulled from either the factory brochure or reputable automotive road tests.
*Base price when new does not reflect original MSRP of this particular car, nor does it reflect what the original owner paid for it.
*Advertised price at time of posting. Sellers can raise or lower prices on their original ad at any time. Click on the original ad to view current price/availability.
*Performance numbers pulled from either the factory brochure or reputable automotive road tests.
*Base price when new does not reflect original MSRP of this particular car, nor does it reflect what the original owner paid for it.
*Advertised price at time of posting. Sellers can raise or lower prices on their original ad at any time. Click on the original ad to view current price/availability.
Mileage Disclaimer: NOC has not confirmed if the mileage stated by the seller is true and accurate. It is up to the buyer to verify these claims. Vehicle history reports, service records stating mileage, and even inspections of odometer tampering are recommended.
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