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Mitsubishi 500

1960 – 1962 · Japan

The Mitsubishi 500 was a significant post-World War II passenger car marking the debut of Shin Mitsubishi Heavy-Industries, Ltd in the automotive industry, which later became Mitsubishi Motors. Produced from 1960 to 1962, this car laid the foundation for the succeeding Colt 600 model. Originally unveiled at the 1959 Tokyo Motor Show, it hit the market in 1960 with a price tag of ¥390,000. The Mitsubishi 500 featured a rear-mounted, air-cooled 493 cc two-cylinder engine, equipped with a single downdraught carburettor, and capable of generating 21 PS (15 kW) at 5,000 rpm. Its power was transmitted to the rear wheels via