Engineering:Subaru Suiren
| -- Subaru Suiren -- | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Subaru |
| Production | 1993 (Concept) |
| Designer | Unknown |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupe utility |
| Layout | F4 |
| Related | Subaru Impreza |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 2.5 L Subaru H4 118KW |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm (99.2 in) |
| Length | 4,630 mm (182.3 in) |
| Width | 1,760 mm (69.3 in) |
| Height | 1,540 mm (60.6 in) |
| |uk|Kerb|Curb}} weight | 1,700 kg (3,748 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Subaru BRAT |
| Successor | Subaru Baja |
The Subaru Suiren Original name : スバルスイレン - was a concept made by Fuji Heavy Industries - It was proposed as a sport utility wagon / stylish touring pickup with a detachable canopy & large 'indestructible' plastic windows, allowing it to be turned into a sport utility wagon. The Suiren appeared to be a direct replacement for the BRAT / Brumby / MV Pick-up - however as it was an concept-only model, it was never officially developed any further.
The name Suiren is Japanese for Water Lily - a reference to activities in lakes & woodlands ...[1]
Design
This concept ( designer Unknown ) was developed in Japan about the early 1990s & introduced / displayed at the 1993 Tokyo motor show.[2] It featured a detachable rear canopy, with light weight / high impact plastic window glass. Based on the Impreza platform, the proposal included the use of full time 4WD for stability & comfort, with the convenience & utility of a Pickup.
Technical
It was to be powered by a 2.5 litre 16 valve DOHC flat-4 engine with a Prodrive semi-automatic developed for WRC racing, with control buttons on the steering wheel - Including a Rally-derived full time 4WD & Viscous LSD equipped center differential transmission system & multi-link suspension. Approx. Weight : 1700 Kg
Links
- https://www.subaru-impreza.de/Studien/Suiren/SuirenEng.htm
- https://www.allcarindex.com/auto-car-model/Japan-Subaru-Suiren
- https://carsthatnevermadeitetc.tumblr.com/post/163419835840/subaru-suiren-1993-a-concept-pick-up-with-a
- https://www.xn--gp-fka.de/Studien/Suiren/index.htm
- https://www.drive.com.au/caradvice/the-next-generation-subaru-brumby-that-never-was
- https://images.drive.com.au/driveau/image/upload/c_fill,f_auto,g_auto,h_540,q_auto:good,w_960/cms/uploads/gzxwfvbi8jrkeocy133n
- https://viruscars.com/the-next-generation-subaru-brumby-that-never-was/
- https://youtu.be/Cs6VLqUW17c?t=192
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