Subaru Alcyone 1985 posters


Subaru Alcyone

The highly acclaimed Subaru Alcyone was one of the sporty coupes sold from 1985 to 1991 by Subaru. It was a Japan-exclusive model, while its predecessor, the XT, was sold in Australia and New Zealand as the Vortex, and the XT6 was available in North America and Europe. All models could be had in either front wheel or all-wheel drive variants depending on the year of manufacture. The XT was replaced by the Subaru SVX in 1992. The Alcyone was an appropriate name for the car, as it's derived from the brightest star in the Pleiades star cluster, which is said to be the inspiration behind the Subaru logo. Subaru has a long history of introducing unique vehicles, with some being more successful than others. The XT was first released in the United States February 1985 (June 1985 in Japan) and this model marked a sharp departure from the curves of Subaru's '70s influenced vehicles. Its unique shape earned it the unflattering nickname of the "flying doorstop". Despite its unorthodox design, the XT was equipped with top features for the time. A turbocharger, computer-controlled engine and transmission, adjustable height suspension and a digital instrument cluster were all included as standard options. It also offered few features that were rare on other cars such as an electronic in-dash trip computer, retractable flaps covering the door handles and a single wiper blade for the whole windshield. Drivetrain Two engines powered the 1985 XT:
  • EA82: 1781 cc F4 producing 97 hp (72 kW) at 5200 rpm and 103 ft·lbf (140 Nm) at 3200 rpm (9.5:1 compression ratio)
  • EA82T: 1781 cc turbocharged F4 producing 111 hp (83 kW) at 4800 rpm and 143 ft·lbf (194 Nm) at 2800 rpm (7.5:1 compression ratio) (Some sources say 7.7:1.) In europe the power of the xt turbo was raised to 136 hp (100 kW)

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