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Subaru R2

2003 – 2010 Japan

Subaru built the R2 from 2003 to 2010. Its petrol engines range from 45 to 64 hp across 3 variants. The most economical version uses just 4.4 L/100 km. The lightest version weighs only 770 kg. Against its predecessor (1969 – 1972), peak power rose from 30 to 64 hp, and minimum weight went up by 330 kg.

Subaru R2
Body styleNot specified
Production2003 – 2010
Variants3
FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power45 – 64 hp
0–100 km/h—
Top speed—
Fuel economy4.4 – 5.3 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
0.7L 8V 5MT FWD (45 HP)
0.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 45 hp — — 5-Speed manual
0.7L 16V 5MT FWD (53 HP)
0.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 53 hp — — 5-Speed manual
0.7L 16V Turbo CVT FWD (63 HP)
0.7 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 64 hp — — CVT

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
658 cm3 (40 ci)
Power
33 KW @ 6000 RPM45 HP @ 6000 RPM44 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
43 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM58 Nm @ 5200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155/65 R14

Dimensions

Length
133.7 in (3396 mm)
Width
58.1 in (1476 mm)
Height
59.8 in (1519 mm)
Front/rear Track
51/50.6 in (1,295/1,285 mm)
Wheelbase
92.9 in (2360 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1698 lbs (770 kg)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
658 cm3 (40 ci)
Power
39 KW @ 6400 RPM53 HP @ 6400 RPM52 BHP @ 6400 RPM
Torque
46 lb-ft @ 4400 RPM62 Nm @ 4400 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155/65 R14

Dimensions

Length
133.7 in (3396 mm)
Width
58.1 in (1476 mm)
Height
59.8 in (1519 mm)
Front/rear Track
51/50.6 in (1,295/1,285 mm)
Wheelbase
92.9 in (2360 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.1 in (130 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1720 lbs (780 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2205 lbs (1000 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
53.5 mpg US (4.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
104.7 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
658 cm3 (40 ci)
Power
47 KW @ 6000 RPM64 HP @ 6000 RPM63 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
76 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM103 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
CVT

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
155/60 R15

Dimensions

Length
133.7 in (3396 mm)
Width
58.1 in (1476 mm)
Height
59.8 in (1519 mm)
Front/rear Track
51/50.6 in (1,295/1,285 mm)
Wheelbase
92.9 in (2360 mm)

Weight

Unladen Weight
1830 lbs (830 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
2315.2 lbs (1050 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
44.4 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
126.1 g/km
Length3,396 mm
Width1,476 mm
Height1,519 mm
Wheelbase2,360 mm
Curb weight770 – 830 kg
Torque58 – 103 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.