Subaru 360 Specs, Engines & Dimensions (1958–1971) — First Generation
The first-generation Subaru 360 is a tiny, light rear-engined city car, offered here in Coupe form. Its appeal lies in minimal weight, simple mechanicals and a driving character shaped by very modest displacement.
The Subaru 360 engine is a roughly 0.4-litre petrol unit, as in the 0.4 MT Coupe, paired with a manual gearbox driving the rear wheels. With so little weight to move, this powertrain suits town speeds, where the drivetrain feels willing and the manual keeps it in its useful range.