Started as a
small concern for the giant Fuji Heavy Industries,
manufacturing a moped named the 'Rabbit' in 1956,
followed by its first real car, the 360, a few
years later. During the 1960's manufactured the
full-sized FE saloon followed by the updated FF
Leone coupe. Entered the performance car segment
in the 1980's with the turbocharged XT coupe.
The 'Legacy' was released in 1989, Subaru once
again raising the bar in terms of quality and
performance.
Most noted for the famed 'Boxer'
engine, which found success in World Rally competition,
went on to release the immensely popular 'Impreza'
range in 1992 - although these first cars were
simply a Legacy with a shortened floorpan. The
iconic 'Impreza WRX' became an instant hero-car,
bringing an aura to the marque that remains to
this day.
Also see: The History of Subaru
