Subaru Rex
| Subaru Rex | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Subaru |
| Also called | Subaru 500/600/700 Subaru Fiori Subaru Ace Subaru M60/M70/M80 Subaru Mini Jumbo Subaru Sherpa Subaru Viki |
| Production | 1972–1992 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Microcar/kei car |
| Layout |
rear engine, rear drive (1972-1981) FF / AWD (1981-1992) |
| Related | Subaru Justy |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Subaru R-2 |
| Successor | Subaru Vivio |
| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Subaru 500/600 |
| Production | 06.1972–09.1981 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2/4-door sedan 3-door hatchback (Van/Wagon) 3-door hatchback (Swingback) |
| Layout | rear engine, rear drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 356 cc EK34 two-stroke I2 358 cc EK21 I2 490 cc EK22 I2 544 cc EK23 I2 |
| Transmission | Four/five-speed manual, optional "Autoclutch" in 1980-81 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 1,920 mm (76 in) |
| Length | 2,995 mm (117.9 in) (1972-76) 3185-3,190 mm (126 in) (1976-81) |
| Width | 1,295 mm (51.0 in) (1972-76) 1,395 mm (54.9 in) (1976-81) |
| Height | 1,255–1,385 mm (49.4–54.5 in) |
| Curb weight | 480–570 kg (1,060–1,260 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Subaru R-2 |
| Second generation | |
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1981-1985 Subaru Rex
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Subaru 600/700 Subaru Mini Jumbo Subaru Sherpa Yunque GHK 7060 |
| Production | 1981–1986 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3/5-door hatchback |
| Layout |
front engine, front-wheel drive front engine, four-wheel drive |
| Related | Subaru Justy |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 544 cc EK23 I2 544 cc EK23-T turbo I2 665 cc EK42 I2 |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,255 mm (88.8 in) |
| Length | 3,195 mm (125.8 in) |
| Width | 1,395 mm (54.9 in) |
| Height | 1,350 mm (53 in) |
| Curb weight | 565 kg (1,246 lb) |
| Third generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Subaru |
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| Production | 1986.11–1992.03 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 3/5-door hatchback |
| Layout | FF / AWD |
| Powertrain | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,295 mm (90.4 in) |
| Length | 3,195–3,295 mm (125.8–129.7 in) |
| Width | 1,395 mm (54.9 in) |
| Height | 1,360 mm (54 in) |
| Curb weight | 590 kg (1,300 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Subaru Vivio |
The Subaru Rex, also known as Ace, Viki, Sherpa, 500/600/700, Mini Jumbo or M60/M70/M80 in various export markets, is a kei class automobile produced from 1972 to 1992 mainly for sale in Japan by Subaru, although it was also sold in Europe, South America, Australia and the Caribbean. The Rex superseded the R-2 as Subaru's kei car, and has been available in commercial use versions as well as in a passenger car version. It underwent major changes in 1976, in fall 1981, and again in late 1986. The second generation Rex (1981–1986) also formed the basis for the larger Subaru Justy.
The name "Rex" comes from the Latin word for "king". In some export markets, the Sambar microvan has been marketed as the "Rex Combi".
The Rex (K21), introduced 15 July 1972, was the replacement for the Subaru R-2, which was itself the replacement for the long lived, but outdated Subaru 360. Because the R-2 was based largely on the 360, originally including its air-cooled two-stroke engine, it lasted for not even three years. In contrast, the 360 was produced for 11 years and the rear-engined Rex was produced for nine.
The Subaru Rex represented a fresh start designwise, sharing little of its appearance with the Subaru 360, although they were mechanically the same and shared a rear-engine layout. The Rex also retained the 360/R-2's rear swing axle. The appearance of the new Rex was similar to the new larger platform, the Subaru Leone. The Rex originally featured the same water-cooled 356 cc EK34 two-stroke engine as used in the R-2, and was available only as a two-door sedan. In February 1973 a four-door sedan was added, and a three-door "Van" was added in February 1974. The Van was registerable as a commercial vehicle, allowing for considerable savings in taxes and fees. The EK34 engine came with a 32 PS (24 kW) single carburetor on the Custom L, Super L, and other trim levels down to Standard, or a 37 PS (27 kW) double carburetor for the sporty GSR. The TS (Touring Sport) received a 35 PS (26 kW) iteration. The GSR was also somewhat lower than its counterparts, due to radial tires being fitted.
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