When this Fellow Max grew four doors in October 1972, it became the only four-door kei car on sale anywhere at the time.
Median 97 hp across 287 similar cars
Lead trim: 356 cc ZM 2-stroke
Daihatsu Fellow Max L381970–1976
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FactWhen this Fellow Max grew four doors in October 1972, it became the only four-door kei car on sale anywhere at the time.
In April 1970 the front-wheel-drive L38 Daihatsu Fellow Max was introduced to replace the rear-wheel-drive Fellow, originally available only as a two-door sedan and a three-door van (L38V). It has a 356 cc ZM two-stroke two-cylinder engine with a 4-speed manual; in March 1971 the headlights were replaced with round headlights, a hardtop coupé with a lower roofline (L38GL) was added in August 1971, and in October 1972 a four-door version (L38F) appeared, the only four-door kei car at the time of its introduction. Production ran from 1970 to 1976.
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Trims & Figures
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| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 356 cc ZM 2-stroke | 1970–1976 | 0.4 L Inline-2 | 31 hp | 27 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
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When Honda quit the kei-car segment, Daihatsu's Fellow Max L40 was left as the only front-wheel-drive kei car on the market.
When this Fellow Max grew four doors in October 1972, it became the only four-door kei car on sale anywhere at the time.
Rivals
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