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The Subaru 450 Sports was a compact rear-engined sports car prototype presented by Subaru at the 8th Tokyo Motor Show in 1961. It was based on the Subaru 360, Subaru's popular "kei car," and aimed to showcase a sportier, more dynamic version of this small platform. The 450 Sports was powered by a 0.4-liter, 2-cylinder engine producing 22.5 hp, mounted at the rear for improved handling and weight distribution.
Despite its intriguing design and sporty intent, the Subaru 450 Sports never advanced beyond the prototype phase. Only a few prototypes were built, and the project was eventually shelved, leaving the 450 Sports as an early concept in Subaru's exploration of small sports cars.