WOW!

[wrascalism.livejournal.com]

2 cylinder,
360 cc rear transverse mounted engine
top speed of 60 mph

1968

Comments

[wyattkelly.livejournal.com]

I like how they pronounce "Subaru" like it's some European model.

[farranger.livejournal.com]

They seem to be taking the same tack Volkswagen did for the Beetle: "It's ugly, but it'll get you there."

[squidb0i.livejournal.com]

66mpg!

[badgerpdx.livejournal.com]

top speed of 60 going down hill with a strong tailwind.

Tradeoffs, hehe.

[squidb0i.livejournal.com]

I bet with modern engine tech, it could go 70 on flat road and still get 66mpg.

http://www.engineeringtv.com/video/Opposed-Piston-Opposed-Cylinder

Re: Tradeoffs, hehe.

[badgerpdx.livejournal.com]

That's very cool. I'd seen a different story on the opposed cylinder engine.

That being said, you don't want any more power in this car... It felt about as stable as a Robin Reliant.

Re: Tradeoffs, hehe.

[squidb0i.livejournal.com]

Cute! It looks like it would fall right over on a turn.

Re: Tradeoffs, hehe.

[badgerpdx.livejournal.com]

Very. They're famous for it: Watch the vid.

[badgerpdx.livejournal.com]

I've actually ridden in one. It's basically a covered motorcycle with seats side by side. A true micro-car. The first car I've ever been in that made a Citroen 2CV and a Beetle seem like luxury cars.

SuBARRoo. WOW! Thank goodness we don't pronounce it like that anymore.

You've come a long way, baby!

[meleth.livejournal.com]

It's like the Red Stripe ads in car form.

Wow.

wow!

[radteacherally.livejournal.com]

I'd buy that car based on the music in these commercials alone!

I have a thing for strange 60's loungeish music....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GeV0ewzoQ00

[cuddledumplin.livejournal.com]

I think it's cute, actually. It's like one of those geek chick Citroens.