1978 Subaru Brat Auto
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- Photo: Subaru Brat 1600 4WD 1980 (14022336757) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subarus - classic vs modern (3659687301) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru BRAT (3659686373) by dave_7 from Lethbridge, Canada, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru Brat - 17016044839 by Jacob Frey 4A, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru Brat, rear left (Arizona) by zombieite, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1978 Subaru Brat Auto is a 1.6-liter flat-4 with a 3-speed automatic and four-wheel drive.
The Brat measures 157.3 inches long on a 96.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 1,709 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.6L Flat-4 OHV |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Injection Type | carburetor |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed automatic |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 157.3 in |
| Width | 59.1 in |
| Height | 54.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 1,709 lbs |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1978 Subaru Brat Auto with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 1978 Subaru BRAT. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Aug 17, 1978 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
A TUBE IN THE FUEL EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM CAN BECOME OBSTRUCTED, CAUSING EXCESSIVE PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK. THIS USUALLY OCCURS IN EXTREMELY HIGH TEMPERATURES OR INTENSE SUNLIGHT. EXCESSIVE PRESSURE BUILD-UP CAUSES THE FUEL TANK TO BULGE. A SHORT HAIRLINE CRACK MAY DEVELOP AND FUEL LEAKAGE MAY RESULT.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, WILL INSTALL A NEWLY DESIGNED TUBE AND VALVE ASSEMBLY IN THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM.
NHTSA campaign 78V181000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1978 SUBARU BRAT. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.