1958
Subaru 360 (Subaru 360)
Japan's "People's Car" — the Subaru 360 was designed to be as affordable and practical as possible, with a 356 cc two-stroke engine, monocoque fibreglass-reinforced body, and torsion-bar suspension. Over 392,000 were built, helping to motorise Japan's working families.
Kei Car
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 0.36L 2-Stroke Inline-2 |
| Displacement | 356 cc |
| Horsepower | 16 hp |
| Torque | 24 Nm |
| Transmission | 2-Speed Automatic (later 4-speed Manual) |
| Drivetrain | RWD |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline (2-stroke mix) |
| Fuel Economy | 6.0 L/100km |
| Top Speed | 89 km/h |
| Length | 2,990 mm |
| Width | 1,295 mm |
| Height | 1,380 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1,800 mm |
| Curb Weight | 385 kg |
| MSRP Range | 425,000 yen (1958 Japan) |