Subaru 360 RR / 38 HP / 980 lbs/ NA Base Wheels
Body Style: 2-door sedan
Layout: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive (RR)
Engine: 2-stroke, 2-cylinder, air-cooled
Displacement: 356 cc (0.36 L)
Power Output: ~25 hp (18.6 kW)
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Top Speed: ~100 km/h (62 mph)
Weight: ~410–450 kg (900–990 lbs)
Length: 2,995 mm (118 in)
Width: 1,295 mm (51 in)
Height: 1,345 mm (53 in)
Wheelbase: 1,800 mm (71 in)
Fuel Economy: ~25–30 km/L (58–70 mpg US)
The Subaru 360, introduced in 1958 by Fuji Heavy Industries, was Japan’s first mass-produced passenger car and a cornerstone of the country’s kei car movement. Designed to be affordable and efficient during Japan’s post-war recovery, it used a lightweight monocoque body and a rear-mounted, air-cooled two-stroke engine. Nicknamed the “Ladybug” for its rounded shape, the 360 made car ownership accessible to thousands of Japanese families. Produced until 1971, it established Subaru as a serious automaker and laid the foundation for the company’s later engineering-driven identity.
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