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Rex 550 NA 2-valve
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Rex 550 NA 2-valve

KG/KH/KP · 1986–1989FWD

The Rex 550 NA 2-valve is the base grade of the third-generation Subaru Rex (KG/KH/KP), a front-drive hatchback sold in Japan from 1986 to 1989. Its 0.544-litre two-cylinder EK23 has two valves per cylinder and makes 30 PS net, with a manual gearbox. It is the entry point to a range that grew a supercharged model in 1988.

30 hpPower
1986-1989Year
Engineering passport

Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Displacement0.5 L
Cylinders2
FuelPetrol
TransmissionManual
DrivetrainFWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power30 hp
Torque41 Nm
Dimensions & body
Length3195 mm
Width1395 mm
Wheelbase2295 mm

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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