Editing Subaru XT (section)

==Design==
[[File:Subaru-XT6.jpg|left|thumb|Subaru XT Turbo (USA)]]
The XT featured a pronounced wedge shape, sharing a common "folded paper" design approach with the Type AA [[Subaru Leone#third|Subaru Leone]]. When introduced, the [[New York Times]] called it "the ultimate in jazzy design",<ref name="Jazzy">{{cite web
 |title        = ABOUT CARS; DASH OF PIZZAZZ FOR SUBARU
 |work    = The New York Times
 |author       = Marshall Schuon
 |date         = April 13, 1986
 |quote        = For one thing, the XT is the ultimate in jazzy design, and it comes in several states of dress, ranging from the base front-wheel-drive coupe all the way up through a four-wheel-drive version that is turbocharged.
 |url          = https://www.nytimes.com/1986/04/13/sports/about-cars-dash-of-pizzazz-for-subaru.html}}</ref> in contrast to Subaru's other offerings. Though derived from earlier Subarus, it was less overtly practical or commodious. The 2.7-litre flat-six engine exceeded 2000 cc in the Japanese Domestic Market, thereby exceeding [[Vehicle size class#Japan|government engine displacement regulations]], and incurring higher annual [[Road tax#Japan|road tax]].

The XT's exterior design team was led by Kiyoshi Sugimoto, with the interior team led by Hiroshi Yako, under the guidance of Tetsuya Hayashi. Some sources credit Kyuchi Akari with the final design, with notable inspiration from American designer [[Alex Tremulis|Alex Tremulis]], who had instructed Akari in aerodynamic principles and noted areas of possible flow separation.<ref name="alarm" />

===Aerodynamics===
Subaru's trademark [[boxer engine]] with its flat, horizontally-opposed cylinder configuration, enabled the bodywork's pronounced wedge shape, and extensive wind tunnel testing further lowered the XT's [[Drag coefficient|coefficient of drag]]. Pop-up headlights contributed to the wedge shape, and retractable button-like flaps allowed opening the door while keeping the handles flush with their adjacent bodywork. The XT used a single 22&nbsp;inch windshield wiper which tucked under the hood when not in use, and rubber spoilers ahead of each wheel opening settled the airflow past the tires and wheels, while doubling as "mud guards." The result was the most aerodynamic production car sold in America at the time of its release with a coefficient of drag of 0.29,<ref name="subimp17">{{cite book| last = Long| first = Brian| title = Subaru Impreza: The Road Car & WRC Story| year = 2006| publisher = Veloce Publishing Ltd| isbn = 1-84584-028-3| page = 17 }}</ref> improved [[Fuel economy in automobiles|fuel economy]], and a quieter ride due to reduced [[Automotive aerodynamics|wind noise]].

===Features===
The XT's interior used numerous aviation-like features, reflecting influences from the aircraft division of Subaru's parent company, [[Fuji Heavy Industries]]. The instruments featured pod-mounted controls for lighting, HVAC and wipers. The instrument panel moved with the standard tilt-telescope steering to keep the instruments oriented to the driver, recalling the same feature on the [[Isuzu Piazza]] and the [[Ford Probe]] introduced earlier in the 1980s and the [[Porsche 928]] in the late 1970s. The joystick-shaped shifter integrated a thumb trigger interlock for the "on-demand" four-wheel drive. Turbo models featured a quasi-[[artificial horizon]] orange backlit [[liquid-crystal display|liquid crystal]] instrument display with the [[tachometer]], boost indicator, temperature and fuel gauges seen as three-dimensional graphs oriented to the quasi-horizon. 

The XT featured a [[turbocharger]], computer-controlled [[internal combustion engine|engine]] and transmission, [[Height adjustable suspension|adjustable height suspension]]<ref name="subimp17"/> and an optional digital instrument cluster. The [[air suspension|pneumatic]] with height control recalled the use of [[Hydropneumatic suspension]] by [[Citroën]], and [[Mercedes-Benz]]. Other uncommon features included an electronic in-dash [[trip computer]], headlight washers (XT6 only), alloy wheels featuring an inset rectangular shape, pass-through folding rear seats, sporty front bucket seats and available push-button [[Four wheel drive#Part-time|four-wheel drive]] (later changed to [[Four wheel drive#Full-time all-wheel drive|all-wheel drive]]).

The XT featured a speed alarm at 55mph, that could be activated with a separate key.<ref name="alarm">{{cite web
 |title        = 1985 Subaru XT 4WD Turbo Embraces the Strange
 |work         = Car and Driver, June 1985
 |author       = Rich Ceppos
 |date         = 
 |quote        = For one thing, the XT is the ultimate in jazzy design, and it comes in 
 |url          = https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a43709203/1985-subaru-xt-4wd-turbo-by-the-numbers/}}</ref>