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What years did Subaru make the BRAT?

By Mia Tucker |

What years did Subaru make the BRAT?

The Subaru BRAT lived a short life in the United States, spanning the years of 1978-1987. Overseas markets in Europe, Latin America, New Zealand, and Australia imported it until 1994. Outside of the U.S., it was known as the 284, Brumby, Shifter, MV, and Targa.

What is a Subaru BRAT worth?

The average value of an original 1978 Subaru Brat is $10,000. This price will vary depending on mileage, history, and condition. This is a pretty good price for a classic car and a model of this size. Later models sell for a lot less, at around $5,000.

What does Subaru BRAT stand for?

Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter
The one thing the Subaru BRAT (Bi-drive Recreational All-terrain Transporter) had was timing.

Is a Subaru BRAT a good car?

The BRAT looks very rugged, but nobody should be fooled into thinking it’s a real truck. But you don’t buy a BRAT because it’s a good car, you buy it because it’s cool. For nine glorious years from 1978 to 1987, the Subaru BRAT was sold in North America, while Europe and Australia got it until 1994.

How many Subaru Brats are left?

Today, you will be hard-pressed to find a Subaru BRAT if you want to own one. Experts state that 800,000 of these models were produced during its run, but only 923 remain.

Do they still make Subaru BRAT?

A new Subaru Brat wouldn’t be annoying, but it could spoil us. The Brat had a 1.6-liter and 1.8-liter engine option, so it wasn’t the most robust option. They both have a flat-four configuration, and there was room for a spare tire under the hood. But the truck was unfortunately discontinued.

What engine is in a Subaru BRAT?

Subaru BRAT
Powertrain
Engine1.6 L EA-71 H4 1.8 L EA-81 H4
Transmission4-speed manual 3-speed automatic
Dimensions

How fast can a Subaru Brat go?

When the BRAT was new, it made about 74 horsepower. That may not sound like a lot; that’s because it’s not. Yes, the BRAT is very light, but it’s still painfully slow. The top speed is about 90-95 mph.

Does Subaru still make a BRAT?

What replaced the Subaru BRAT?

Subaru Baja
What replaced the Subaru BRAT? The Subaru Baja replaced the Subaru BRAT pickup.

How fast can a Subaru BRAT go?

Why was the Subaru Brat discontinued?

In 1987 imports to North America ceased, but exports to Europe, Australia, Latin America and New Zealand continued until 1994. Due to truncating demand of pickup trucks since late 1970s as Japanese customers shifted to station wagons at that time, Subaru never considered marketing the BRAT in their home market.