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Rex 550
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Rex 550

K21/K22/K23/K24 · 1977–1981RWD

The Rex 550 is the 550 cc sedan of the first-generation Subaru Rex, rear-engined and rear-driven, sold in international markets from 1977 to 1981. Its 0.55-litre two-cylinder engine makes about 31 horsepower and 44 Nm of torque, with a manual gearbox. It followed the 490 cc Rex 5.

31 hpPower
1977-1981Year
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Rex 550, every angle

Rex 550Exterior
Rex 550Exterior
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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine0.55L EK23 OHV I2
Displacement0.6 L
Cylinders2
FuelPetrol
Transmission4-speed Manual
DrivetrainRWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power31 hp
Torque44 Nm
Weight545 kg
Dimensions & body
Doors2
Seats4

STORY

The Rex was Subaru's long-running kei car line that began in 1972 and served as an affordable entry model, rear-engined at first and front-wheel drive from 1981. Successive generations offered two- and four-stroke engines and optional four-wheel drive before the Vivio replaced it in 1992.

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