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1998–1999 Subaru Impreza WRX type R STi version V Manual DCCD

Specification specific to Subarus with Applied Model GC8F2DD, main Option Code BG or BL (see note *), and Trim Code 033 or 830

* 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.
Displaying Result 1 of 2 PreviousNext Search Subaru Applied Model GC8F2DD
PlatformFirst Generation Subaru Impreza
Body Style2-Door Coupé
Production CycleRevision FJune 1998 to July 1999
Model CodeGF-GC8 (JDM cars only for emissions classifications)
SteeringRight-Hand Drive
MarketJapanese Domestic Market (JDM)
Production DatesJuly 1998 to July 1999
Date On SaleSeptember 1998
Chassis List1,435  Limited or Special Edition
 
Engine TypeEJ207 DW1PR
ConfigurationFour Cylinder Horizontally Opposed (“Flat Four”)
Cylinder Bore92.0mm
Stroke75.0mm
Displacement1,994cc
Compression Ratio8.0:1
Fuel TypePetrol
InductionTurbocharged
ValvetrainDouble Overhead Camshaft (DOHC)
Valves164Valves per Cylinder
Peak Power280PSat6,500 rpm
Peak Torque353N·mat4,000rpm
 
Transmission TypeTY754VB1CA Ratio Graph
Transmission5-Speed Manual (5MT)
DriveFull-time Four Wheel Drive with Driver Control Centre Differential (DCCD F4WD)
Wheels16×7.0JJ ET53
Tyre Size205/50R16
 
Colour Options47APearlescent Black (“Black Diamond Pearl”)
51ESolid White (“Pure White”)
792Metallic Light Silver (“Arctic Silver”)
86FMetallic Grey (“Steel Blue Metallic”)
 
Option Codes
BGBL
Option Code Notes
 
Additional Notes
 
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JPGC8 ESubaru Impreza WRX type R STi version IV 5MTAug.97–Jul.98
JPGC8 ESubaru Impreza WRX type R STi version IV V-Limited 5MTDec.97–May 98