1963 Subaru 450

The Subaru 450 is a 2 door saloon (sedan)-bodied car with a rear mounted engine driving through the rear wheels. Power is supplied by a two stroke, 0.4 litre naturally aspirated 2 cylinder powerplant that develops power and torque figures of 22.5 bhp (22.8 PS/16.8 kW) at 5000 rpm and 37 N·m (27.3 lb·ft/3.8 kgm) at 3500 rpm respectively. The engine delivers its power through to the wheels via a 3 speed manual gearbox. Quoted weight at the kerb is 420 kg. Top stated speed is 102 km/h (63 mph).
Full specs

Body type
2 door sedan/saloon with 4 seats
Length
3115 mm
Weight
420 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
0.4 litre
Cylinders
2, Straight
Power
22.8 PS / 22.5 bhp / 16.8 kW @ 5000 rpm
Torque
37 Nm / 27.3 ft.lb / 3.8 kgm @ 3500 rpm
Top speed
102 km/h / 63 mph

1963 Subaru 450 specifications

1963 Subaru 450 data
bodywork
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Body type	4 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	1800 mm	70.9 inches
Track/tread (front)	1140 mm	44.9 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1080 mm	42.5 inches
Length	3115 mm	122.6 inches
Width	1300 mm	51.2 inches
Height	1360 mm	53.5 inches
Ground clearance	185 mm	7.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.73
Kerb weight	420 kg	926 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	20 litres	4.4 [5.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Subaru
Engine code
Cylinders	Straight 2
Capacity	0.4 litre 423 cc (25.813 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	67 × 60 mm 2.64 × 2.36 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.12
Valve gear	two stroke (TS) 0 valves per cylinder 0 valves in total
maximum power output	22.8 PS (22.5 bhp) (16.8 kW) at 5000 rpm
maximum torque	37 Nm (27.3 ft·lb) (3.8 kgm) at 3500 rpm
Specific output	39.7 kW/litre 53.9 ps/litre 53.2 bhp/litre 0.87 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	87.47 Nm/litre 1.06 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio	6.5:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	549.6 kPa (79.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Air
Unitary capacity	211.5 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	102 km/h (63 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 54.32 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 PS/kg 39.95 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.04 kW/kg 53.57 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.05 bhp/kg 0.02 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 25.03 kg/kW 41.81 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	rear
Engine layout	unknown
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front	4.80-10
Tyres rear	4.80-10
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	3 speed manual
Top gear ratio	1
Final drive ratio	4.92
general
Carfolio.com ID	272998
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	5.6
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1963 Subaru 450 added 2012-05-28. Last modified 2020-02-02.