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1985 Subaru XT – The Wedge-Shaped Wonder from Japan

Back in the late ’80s, my uncle owned a 1985 Subaru XT that he proudly imported straight from Japan.

The first time he pulled up to a gas station in that wedge-shaped coupe, people actually stopped pumping gas to stare.

One guy even asked if it was some kind of prototype or a leftover concept car. With its popup headlights, aircraft-style steering wheel, and that futuristic digital dash lighting up like a video game, the XT didn’t just turn heads—it sparked conversations.

My uncle used to say driving it felt like piloting a Star Wars X-wing on the highway. And honestly, with the turbo kicking in and that low-slung design, it kind of did.


In the golden age of Japanese automotive innovation, the 1985 Subaru XT stood out like a spaceship on wheels.

Known in Japan as the Alcyone, this sleek, aerodynamic coupe was Subaru’s bold step into the world of futuristic design and technology.

With its aircraft-inspired cockpit, digital dashboard, and a drag coefficient that rivaled supercars of the time, the XT was ahead of its era in both looks and performance.

Powered by a flat-four engine and featuring options like all-wheel drive and pneumatic suspension, it embodied the JDM spirit of blending style with engineering quirkiness.

This post dives deep into the history, specs, and cult following behind the XT—one of the most unique Subarus to ever leave Japan.


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