Japanese bar owners took to it because it is the perfect size for hauling kegs, and it carries its spare tyre on the front.
Median 75 hp across 20 similar cars
Lead trim: EF-CK 659 cc carburetted (31 hp) · up to 33 hp
Daihatsu Midget II K100K100P/K100C · 1996–2001
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Nobody in Burbles has spotted a Daihatsu Midget II K100 yet. See one on the street, point the app at it, and the first card is yours — with your @handle permanently credited on this page.
FactJapanese bar owners took to it because it is the perfect size for hauling kegs, and it carries its spare tyre on the front.
Daihatsu built the Midget II from April 1996 to July 2001 in pickup (K100P) and cargo (K100C) versions, after showing it as a concept at the 1993 Tokyo Motor Show. Rear-wheel drive was the only drivetrain, 4WD was not an option, and it came in one or one-and-a-half seater configurations. Until September 1999 it used a carburetted EF-CK three-cylinder of 31 hp; from September 1999 a fuel-injected EF-SE of 33 hp. Trim levels were the B Type, D Type, R Type and R Type Limited. Its spare tire is mounted on the front, and fuel-injected versions have an extended front bumper with the spare moved to the rear of the cab.
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Trims & Figures
2 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EF-CK 659 cc carburetted (31 hp) | 1996–1999 | 0.7 L Inline-3 | 31 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
| EF-SE 659 cc fuel-injected (33 hp) | 1999–2001 | 0.7 L Inline-3 | 33 hp | — | — | RWD | — | — |
Owning one
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Owners’ builds
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Japanese bar owners took to it because it is the perfect size for hauling kegs, and it carries its spare tyre on the front.
In America it was sold as the Daihatsu Trimobile, and Boeing and Lockheed used these little three-wheelers inside their plants.
Rivals
Same body, same money, other badges — tap any card to flip.
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