Subaru FF-1 Star

Subaru FF-1 Star
Overview
Manufacturer	Subaru
Production	1969-1973
Designer	Shinroku Momose
Body and chassis
Class	Subcompact
Body style	2-door and 4-door sedan
Layout	FF layout
Platform	FF-1
Related	Subaru FF-1 G Subaru 1000
Powertrain
Engine	1.1L Subaru EA engine
Transmission	4-speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase	95.7 in (2,431 mm)
Length	155.0 in (3,937 mm)
Width	58.3 in (1,481 mm)
Height	54.7 in (1,389 mm)
Curb weight	1,420 lb (640 kg)-1,520 lb (690 kg)
Chronology
Successor	Subaru Leone

The Subaru FF-1 Star was a development of the original front wheel drive Subaru, the 1000. The FF-1 was marketed as the Star in the United States in 1970 and 1971 model years, and was replaced by the FF-1 G in 1972 but remained in production in some markets until 1973. There were coupe, sedan, and station wagon models available. This model only came with the EA-61 engine and four-speed manual transmission.

Engine

Subaru EA-61 Engine 1.1L four-stroke OHV Water-Cooled Flat-4

• Displacement: 76 mm (3.0 in) x 60 mm (2.4 in), 1088 cc
• Power: 61 bhp (45 kW; 62 PS) @5600 rpm, 65 ft⋅lbf (88 N⋅m) @ 4000 rpm with 9:1 compression and two barrel carburetor

Transmission

Four-Speed Manual, Front-Wheel Drive

• Gear Ratios: 1st 3.540 (4.000 wagon) 2nd 2.235 3rd 1.543 4th 1.033, Rev 4.100 Final 4.125

Motorsport

The car ran the Baja 500 in 1971.

References

• Subaru FF-1 History
• 1971 Subaru Sales Brochure

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