1983 Subaru Brat 4-Speed Manual
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 1983 Subaru Brat 4-Speed Manual is a 73-hp 1.8-liter flat-4 with a 4-speed manual and four-wheel drive. It starts at $6,769 MSRP and is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 73 horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque. It carries an EPA rating of 27 mpg combined.
The Brat measures 174.2 inches long on a 96.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,205 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Pickup |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $6,769 ($22,088 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Subaru EA81 Flat-4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 73 hp |
| Torque | 94 lb-ft |
| Injection Type | Carbureted |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | 4WD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 4-Speed Manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 174.2 in |
| Width | 63.8 in |
| Height | 55.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,205 lbs |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1983 Subaru Brat 4-Speed Manual with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
No NHTSA data available for the 1983 Subaru Brat.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov). US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.