1980 Subaru Brat 4-Speed Manual (49-State, No Catalyst)
Photo: Subaru 1800 Pick-up by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Subaru 1800 MV 4WD 1989 (14221769689) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Subaru 1800 MV 4WD 1992 (14407287694) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Subaru Brat - 41322809685 by Jacob Frey 4A, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photos show the second generation (1980–1987); trim, color, and model year may differ.
All photo credits
- Photo: Subaru 1800 Pick-up by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru 1800 MV 4WD 1989 (14221769689) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru 1800 MV 4WD 1992 (14407287694) by order_242 from Chile, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Subaru Brat - 41322809685 by Jacob Frey 4A, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1980 Subaru Brat 4-Speed Manual (49-State, No Catalyst) is a 68-hp 1.6-liter flat-4 with a 4-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $5,299 MSRP and is rated at 23 mpg combined.
It makes 68 horsepower and 84 lb-ft of torque. It carries an EPA rating of 23 mpg combined.
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 |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $5,299 ($20,900 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Subaru EA71 Flat-4 |
| Displacement | 1.6 L |
| Horsepower | 68 hp |
| Torque | 84 lb-ft |
| Injection Type | Carbureted |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Combined | 23 MPG |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 157.3 in |
| Width | 59.1 in |
| Height | 54.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 1,709 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1980 Subaru Brat 4-Speed Manual (49-State, No Catalyst) with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1980 Subaru Brat.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.