1960
Mitsubishi Mitsubishi 500
Mitsubishi's return to passenger car production after WWII. The 500 used a rear-mounted 0.5-litre two-cylinder engine and monocoque construction. It was among the first small Japanese cars exported to Europe, paving the way for Japan's global automotive presence.
Economy Car
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 0.5L Air-Cooled Inline-2 |
| Displacement | 493 cc |
| Horsepower | 21 hp |
| Torque | 34 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 95 km/h |
| Length | 3,275 mm |
| Width | 1,295 mm |
| Height | 1,370 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,000 mm |
| Curb Weight | 450 kg |
| MSRP Range | ¥420,000 (1960 Japan) |