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Subaru R2
For the late 1960s Subaru R-2, please see Subaru R-2 new family look, including the aviation-inspired "spread
wings grille" [1] that is also used by Tribeca and Impreza
This article incorporates information from the The R2’s exterior dimensions are largely similar to
equivalent article on the Japanese Wikipedia. its predecessor, the Subaru Pleo, but unlike the squarish
Pleo, the R2 is deliberately rounded, less space efficient
R2 form.
Three variations of the 4-cylinder, 658 cc engine are
available:
• SOHC
• DOHC AVCS (variable valve timing)
• DOHC with supercharger and intercooler (R2 STi)
Unlike other Subaru models which used Boxer engine,
the R2 chooses to use inline engine.
The two lower engines are available with either a
manual transmission or a CVT. The supercharged engine
Production 2003 - 2010 is coupled to a sportshift version of the CVT ("7 speed
Class Kei car iCVT"). Both front wheel drive and all wheel drive are
available.
Engine 658cc EN07U I 4 Initially, the R2 was available in 11 colors and 3 trim
658cc EN07D DOHC AVCS I 4
658cc EN07X DOHC I 4 supercharged (STi) levels (one for each engine variation).
On January 4, 2005, the Subaru R1 was introduced, a
Transmission iCVT 2-door version of the R2 with a shorter body and wheel-
5-speed manual
base.
Length 3,395 mm (133.7 in) In 2006, the R2 got a facelift that is similar design
to Subaru Legacy’s grille, removing Tribeca-style front
Width 1,475 mm (58.1 in)
grille.
Height 1,520 mm (59.8 in) The Subaru R2 is also a playable secret car in Wangan
Curb weight 880 kg (1,940.1 lb)
Midnight Maximum Tune.
The R2 was discontinued in March 2010.
The Subaru R2 was announced in Japan on December 8,
2003, and the R2 name was inspired by the Subaru R-2, References
the kei car model that was produced between 1969 and
[1] Dan Neil (October 31, 2007). "Soft-serve Subie".
1972.
latimes.com. http://www.latimes.com/classified/
The R2’s exterior reflects influence from Andreas Za-
automotive/la-hy-
patinas, who worked at Alfa Romeo before moving to
neil31oct31,0,4736128.story?coll=la-home-
Subaru. The R2 is the first production Subaru to sport a
middleright. Retrieved 2008-04-11.
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Categories: Subaru vehicles, Kei cars, Front wheel drive vehicles, All wheel drive vehicles, Vehicles with CVT transmis-
sion, Vehicles introduced in 2003
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