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550 5-door
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550 5-door

KM1/KM2 · 1984–1986FWD

The Rex 550 5-door from 1984 to 1986 is the front-wheel-drive hatchback of the facelifted second-generation Subaru Rex (KM1/KM2.2), sold in international markets. It keeps the 0.55-litre two-cylinder engine with about 31 horsepower and a manual gearbox, now with the rectangular headlamps introduced in September 1984. It is the plain version beside the turbo and 4WD models.

31 hpPower
1984-1986Year
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550 5-door, every angle

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Specifications

Powertrain
Engineering details
Engine0.55L EK23 OHC I2
Displacement0.6 L
Cylinders2
FuelPetrol
Transmission5-speed Manual
DrivetrainFWD
Performance
Numbers that matter
Power31 hp
Torque44 Nm
Weight590 kg
Dimensions & body
Length3195 mm
Width1395 mm
Wheelbase2255 mm
Doors5
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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