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1981 Subaru Brat

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1981 Brat.

Model year1981 1980

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	169.3 in
Overall width	63.4 in
Overall height	57.1 in
Wheelbase	96.5 in
Curb weight	2200 lb

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Brat of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

14.3 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 14.30 sec — 1982 GL Regular Cab (5'3" Bed)

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1982	GL Regular Cab (5'3" Bed) 1.8L F-4	14.30 sec	19.40 sec	73 hp	4WD

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420

Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1

P0300

Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected

P0171

System too lean — Bank 1

P0455

Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak

P0128

Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature

P0442

Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

Decode factory build data for a specific vehicle by VIN.

VIN

Decode a VIN to confirm the transmission and build data for a specific Brat. OEM

Build data

Plant, GVWR class, engine and body data for any 17-character VIN.

Recalls

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Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

OBD-II trouble codes