Subaru Leone RX II, homologated by FIA for Rally Group A.
"The STi of 80's". For 1987 Group A became the top class and the Subaru was one of the very few cars combining 4x4, Turbo and Factory Rally Suspension (Fully independent MacPherson strunt front and trailing arm rear with Anti-sway bars)
Rally History:
First event for Subaru Leone RX: Safari 1985
Interesting was that Subaru used the Coupé version for the Safari 1987, on all other events the works team entered with this generation Leone, they used the Leone Sedan RX Turbo. There seemed no particular reason behind this as in size and weight there was absolutely no difference between these cars. More interesting would have been to try the technically related but very differently shaped Alcyone XT Turbo, but that never happened.
Subaru Rally Team Japan led by Noriyuki Koseki (founder of Subaru Tecnica International) entered one or a few rallies per season with Subaru Leone coupé, sedan DL and RX Turbo in the World Rally Championship between 1980 and 1989. Drivers for individual rallies included Ari Vatanen, Per Eklund, Shekhar Mehta, Mike Kirkland, Possum Bourne and Harald Demut.
RX Group A Specs:
Activity: (1985-1989)
BHP@ RPM: 190/6500
Torque (Nm)@ RPM: 230/5200
Length Width Height: 4370.1660.1425
Weight (Kg/BPM Ratio): 1060 (0)
Transmission: 10 speed (Dual Range (Hi-Lo)), Simetrical 4x4 Fulltime
Engine Type: H4 Boxer SOHC x 2
Engine Position: Flat Boxer Turbocharged
Engine Capacity: 1781c.c.
Engine Bore: 92
Engine Stroke: 67
Engine Compression: 7.6:1
Engine Valves: 8
Engine Carburation: Electronic Multi-Point
Turbo: IHI
Body Doors: 2
Body Type: Coupe
Brakes: Ventilated disks
Fuel Tank: 60L
More info: (RX Specs, Reviews, FIA homologation, rally parts, etc)
http://www.geocities.jp/hosukefilm/leone.html
http://www.faberit.com.au/rxrally/Pics/Article/index.htm
Left Side
Right Side
Front Side
Scoop
SUBARU Spoilers
RX/II FULL TIME 4WD Decals
Back Side
2 1/2" Muffler
LEONE RX/II FULL TIME 4WD and SUBARU decals
SUBARU and TURBO INTERCOOLER decals
Rear Disk Brake
SUBARU Spoiler
15" Wheels
Back Side
Scoop
Interior
Full Adjustable Sports Seats and Wheel
Sports Wheel
Sports Pedals
Oil Presure, Engine Temperature, Tachometer, Transmission Status, Speedometer, Voltmeter, Fuel, Turbo Boost, Turbo Charging, Door open, Front Lights
Transmission, Full Time 4WD (AWD)
Transmission, Full Time 4WD (AWD), Central Differential Locked
Transmission, Full Time 4WD (AWD), Dual Range Lo
Transmission, Full Time 4WD (AWD), Dual Range Lo with Central Differential Locked
Power Windows and Doors
Air Conditioner
Electric Mirrors and Rear Window Wiper and Washer
10 Speed Gear Box (Dual Range Hi-Lo), Central Differential Lock and Multilock
Interior
Front
SUBARU Scoop - Intercooler
Engine Bay
EA82T 3rd Generation
Factory Rally Suspension
SUBARU Intercooler
TurboXS RFL Blow off Valve
EA82T 3rd Generation
Factory Protector
