1989 Subaru Rex VX specifications

1989 Subaru Rex VX data
 
bodywork
Body type4 seater hatchback
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2295 mm 90.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1225 mm 48.2 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1225 mm 48.2 inches
Length 3195 mm 125.8 inches
Width 1395 mm 54.9 inches
Height 1410 mm 55.5 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.39
Kerb weight 630 kg 1389 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 32 litres 7 [8.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type supercharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Subaru
Engine code EN05
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 0.5 litre
547 cc
(33.38 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 56 × 55.6 mm
2.2 × 2.19 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.01
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 61 PS (60 bhp) (45 kW)
at 6400 rpm
maximum torque 74.5 Nm (55 ft·lb) (7.6 kgm)
at 4400 rpm
Specific output 81.8 kW/litre
111.2 ps/litre
109.7 bhp/litre
1.8 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 136.2 Nm/litre
1.65 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system EGI (electronic fuel injection)
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1711.5 kPa (248.2 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 136.75 cc
Aspiration S/Charged
Compressor supercharger
Intercooler
Catalytic converter
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
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
96.56 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 PS/kg
71.02 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
95.24 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.1 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
14.08 kg/kW
23.52 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout unknown
Drive wheels front wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 155/70 R 12
Tyres rear 155/70 R 12
Brakes F/R VeDi/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 5.29
general
Carfolio.com ID847418
Production total
Model code E-KH1
RAC rating 7.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1989 Subaru Rex VX added 2025-11-02.
Last modified 2025-11-08.

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