1992 Subaru SVX LS-L
A futuristic grand tourer penned by Giorgetto Giugiaro, the Subaru SVX pushed boundaries with its “window-within-a-window” design and smooth flat-six engine. The LS-L trim added luxury touches to this AWD oddity—a fascinating chapter in Subaru’s performance story.
Specifications:
Geneal
Year: 1992
Make: Subaru
Model: SVX
Submodel: LS-L (Luxury Touring Package)
Color: Often in Claret, Pearl White, or Laguna Blue with a black upper body
Country of Origin: Japan
Model Years (U.S.): 1992–1997
Body Style: 2-Door Coupe
Doors: 2 (with fixed glass side windows inside frameless windows — “window-within-a-window” design)
Powertrain
Traction: All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
Engine Type: Flat-6 (Horizontally Opposed), DOHC
Engine Specs: 3,318 cc (3.3L) EG33
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Fuel System: Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Cylinders: 6 (Boxer configuration)
Horsepower: 230 hp @ 5,400 rpm
Torque: 228 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
Transmission: 4-Speed Automatic (no manual offered from factory)
Dimensions & Chassis
Length: 191.1 inches
Width: 69.7 inches
Wheelbase: 102.8 inches
Curb Weight: ~3,580 lbs
Brakes: 4-Wheel Disc Brakes with ABS
Tire Size: 225/50VR16
Chassis: Steel unibody
Suspension:
Front: Independent MacPherson strut
Rear: Independent MacPherson strut
Performance
0-60 mph: ~7.3 seconds
Top Speed: ~143 mph