Subaru Fleet-X

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Subaru Fleet-X
Overview
Production1999 (concept)
Body and chassis
Class Concept car
Body style 4-door station wagon
Layout F4
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 L EJ204
Transmission 4 speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,670 mm (105.1 in)
Length4,597 mm (181.0 in)
Width1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height1,430 mm (56.3 in)
Curb weight 1,050 kg (2,315 lb)

The Subaru Fleet-X was a concept station wagon made by Fuji Heavy Industries, introduced at the 1999 Tokyo Motor Show. [1]

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Concepts

The Fleet-X was designed to be as light as possible, substituting polycarbonate for the rear quarter and tailgate windows. The concept used different colors to identify where lightweight alternate materials were used, including the exterior door skin, hood, and roof panels. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Donaldson, Jessica. "1999 Subaru Fleet-X". Conceptcarz. Retrieved 25 April 2016.