Subaru R2

For the late 1960s Subaru R-2, please see Subaru R-2

This article incorporates information from the equivalent article on the Japanese Wikipedia.

R2

Production	2003 -
Class	Kei car
Engine(s)	658cc EN07U I 4 658cc EN07D DOHC AVCS I 4 658cc EN07X DOHC I 4 supercharged
Transmission(s)	iCVT 5-speed manual
Length	3,395 mm (133.7 in)
Width	1,475 mm (58.1 in)
Height	1,520 mm (59.8 in)
Curb weight	880 kg (1,940.1 lb)

The Subaru R2 was announced in Japan on December 8, 2003, and the R2 name was inspired by the Subaru R-2, the kei car model that was produced between 1969 to 1972.

The R2's exterior reflects influence from Andreas Zapatinas, who worked at Alfa Romeo before moving to Subaru. The R2 is the first production Subaru to sport a new family look, including the aviation-inspired "spread wings grille" ^[1]

The R2's exterior dimensions are largely similar to its predecessor, the Subaru Pleo, but unlike the squarish Pleo, the R2 is deliberately rounded, less space efficient form.

Three variations of the 4-cylinder, 658 cc engine are available:

• SOHC
• DOHC AVCS (variable valve timing)
• DOHC with supercharger and intercooler (R2 WRX)

Unlike other Subaru models which used Boxer engine, the R2 uses inline engine.

The two lower engines are available with either a manual transmission or a CVT. The supercharged engine is coupled to a sportshift version of the CVT ("7 speed iCVT"). Both front wheel drive and all wheel drive are available.

Initially, the R2 was available in 11 colors and 3 trim levels (one for each engine variation).

On January 4, 2005, the Subaru R1 was introduced, a 2-door version of the R2 with a shorter body and wheelbase.

The Subaru R2 is also a playable secret car in Wangan Midnight Maximum Tune.

References

1. ^ Dan Neil (October 31, 2007). "Soft-serve Subie". latimes.com. http://www.latimes.com/classified/automotive/la-hy-neil31oct31,0,4736128.story?coll=la-home-middleright. Retrieved 2008-04-11.