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| Built within the framework of the minicar regulations at the time, the 360 fitted 4 people with ease and offered a comfortable ride. As a result, it was a very popular vehicle, earning the nickname "ladybird". The 360 contributed greatly to the nascent development of Japan's age of motorization. |
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| Storage location | : | SUBARU GALLERY, FUJI HEAVY INDUSTRIES LTD. GUNMA MAIN PLANT (10-1, Higashihon-cho, Ohta-shi, Gunma-ken 373-8555) | |
| Year manufactured | : | 1958 | |
| Manufacturer | : | Fuji Heavy Industries, Ltd. | |
| Classification | : | Mass-production vehicle | |
| Current status | : | On public display: static | |
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| Vehicle name | : | Subaru 360 |  |
| Model name | : | Model K111 | |
| Company name | : | Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. | |
| Year manufactured | : | 1958 | |
| Vehicle type/usage | : | Minicar | |
| Location of actual vehicle/replica | : | Subaru Gallery (Ohta) |
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| Style | : | Sedan | |
| Number of doors | : | 2 | |
| Passenger capacity | : | 4 | |
| Vehicle weight | : | 385 kg | |
| Points of interest, topicality | : | It was given the nickname "ladybird", and was popular for a long time. |
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| Overall length | : | 2990 mm | |
| Overall width | : | 1300 mm | |
| Overall height | : | 1380 mm | |
| Tire size | : | 4.50-10-2PR | |
| Features | : | The lightweight and robust monocoque body was developed from aviation technology. The vehicle's body was designed to have an egg shape strong against external force. |
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| Front axle | : | Trailing arm type | |
| Rear axle | : | Swing axle type | |
| Wheelbase | : | 1800 mm | |
| Steering | : | Rack and pinion type | |
| Features | : | ・ 4-wheel independent suspension called the "Subaru Cushion" for ride comfort
・ Rack and pinion steering that provides good steering feeling |
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| Cooling/cylinder arrangement | : | Air-cooled/parallel 2-cylinder | |
| Carburetor | : | Side draft type | |
| Bore x stroke | : | 61.5×60 mm | |
| Displacement | : | 356 cc | |
| Max. power/r.p.m. | : | 16/4500 (ps/rpm) | |
| Fuel tank capacity | : | 20 L | |
| Fetures | : | Air-cooled 2-cycle engine with high performance and high durability |
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| Transmission | : | 3 forward speeds and 1 reverse speed | |
| Drive system | : | RR |
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| Reference materials | : | Tentou-mushi Ga Hashitta Hi, Grand Prix Press; Fuji Heavy Industries: Its Technology and the People Behind It; Fuji Jukogyo 30 Nenshi | |
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