| Platform | First Generation Subaru Impreza | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Body Style | 4-Door Sedan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production Cycle | Revision D | April 1996 to July 1997 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Model Code | E-GC8 | (JDM cars only for emissions classifications) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Steering | Right-Hand Drive | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Market | Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Production Dates | January 1997 to February 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date On Sale | January 1997 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chassis List | 555 | Limited or Special Edition | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine Type | EJ20K DW6PR | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Configuration | Four Cylinder Horizontally Opposed (“Flat Four”) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cylinder Bore | 92.0 | mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stroke | 75.0 | mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Displacement | 1,994 | cc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Compression Ratio | 8.0 | :1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Type | Petrol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Induction | Turbocharged | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Valvetrain | Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Valves | 16 | 4 | Valves per Cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Peak Power | 280 | PSat | 6,500 | rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Peak Torque | 343 | N·mat | 4,000 | rpm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission Type | TY752VBCAA | Ratio Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual (5MT) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drive | Full-time Four Wheel Drive with Viscous Limited-Slip Centre Differential (VCD-F4WD) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Style | Aluminium (Subaru 28111FA350) painted Gold | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 16×7.0JJ ET53 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tyre Size | 205/50R16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Colour Options | 53C | Solid Blue (“Monte Carlo Blue, Rally Blue”) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Additional Notes | Subaru Impreza WRX STi version III V-Limited Limited edition built to commemorate Subaru’s second consecutive WRC manufacturers victory. 555 examples built in 53C Rally Blue, fitted with WRC style roof vent, bucket seats, WRC rear emblem, carbon fibre dial surround. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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1997 Subaru Impreza WRX STi version III V-Limited Manual
Specification specific to Subarus with Applied Model GC8D4ED and main Option Code 61 or 62 (see note *)
* Cars built for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) have an additional “C” or “H” as part of their Option Code, which is sometimes shown on the VIN plate. This is not relevant for this specification page and can be ignored.