- Subaru 1500
Infobox Automobile generation
name = Subaru 1500
production = 1954
aka = P-1
weight = Auto kg|1230
successor =Subaru 1000
wheelbase =
length = convert|4235|mm|in|1|abbr=on
layout =FR layout
width = convert|1670|mm|in|1|abbr=on
height = convert|1520|mm|in|1|abbr=on
body_style = Sedan
engine = 1.5L FG4A convert|48|PS|kW bhp|1|abbr=on
1.5L L4-1 convert|55|PS|kW bhp|1|abbr=on
related =
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speed =The first vehicle built by the automotive division of Fuji Heavy Industries was called the Subaru 1500, with the development code-name of P1. The prototype used a monocoque body structure, with an independent wishbone front suspension and a rear leaf spring suspension with three plates and a live rear axle.
The 1.5 liter four cylinder OHV engine, code named "FG4A" was sourced from
Peugeot from thePeugeot 202 , and built by Fuji Precision Technology, later known as thePrince Motor Company . The 1500 has a similar appearance to thePeugeot 404 . Later a different engine was developed in-house by Fuji Heavy Industries, code named "L4-1" which was also a 1.5 liter OHV engine, that was 20 percent lighter than the previous engine used. The "P-1" was water cooled and used an in-line 4 cylinder engine.Only 20 "P-1"'s were built, with 11 vehicles using the "FG4A" engine. Six units were provided to the Isesaki Ota Honjo taxi company for private testing, with successful results.
References
* [http://www.subaru.jp/about/spirits/museum/subaru1500/index.html Subaru History website (japanese)]
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