Every other Subaru ran a boxer, but the R2 used a straight engine, breaking the brand's own signature layout.
Lead trim: EN07D DOHC AVCS
Subaru R22003–2010
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FactEvery other Subaru ran a boxer, but the R2 used a straight engine, breaking the brand's own signature layout.
The Subaru R2 is a kei car produced and sold in Japan by Fuji Heavy Industries from 2003 to 2010, its name inspired by the Subaru R-2 produced from 1969 to 1972. It was the first production Subaru to sport the new family look, including the aviation-inspired "spread wings grille" also used by the Tribeca and Impreza, and its exterior dimensions are largely similar to its predecessor the Pleo, though with a deliberately rounded, less space-efficient form. Three variations of the four-cylinder 658 cc engine were available: SOHC, DOHC with AVCS variable valve timing, and DOHC with supercharger and intercooler in the R2 Type S. Unlike other Subarus which used boxer engines, the R2 used an inline engine.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EN07D DOHC AVCS | 2003–2010 | 0.7 L Inline-4 | 53 hp | 46 lb-ft | — | — | — | — |
| EN07E SOHC | 2003–2010 | 0.7 L Inline-4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Subaru's hottest R2 — the supercharged STI version — skipped the manual gearbox entirely, pairing its blower only with a 'sportshift' 7-speed version of the CVT.
Every other Subaru ran a boxer, but the R2 used a straight engine, breaking the brand's own signature layout.
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