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1996–1997 Subaru Impreza WRX STi version III Manual

Specification specific to Subarus with Applied Model GC8D4ED and main Option Code EG or EJ (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.
Displaying Result 1 of 2 PreviousNext Search Subaru Applied Model GC8D4ED
PlatformFirst Generation Subaru Impreza
Body Style4-Door Sedan
Production CycleRevision DApril 1996 to July 1997
Model CodeE-GC8 (JDM cars only for emissions classifications)
SteeringRight-Hand Drive
MarketJapanese Domestic Market (JDM)
Production DatesJuly 1996 to July 1997
Date On SaleSeptember 1996
Chassis List3,289
 
Engine TypeEJ20K DW6PR
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 Torque343N·mat4,000rpm
 
Transmission TypeTY752VBCAA Ratio Graph
Transmission5-Speed Manual (5MT)
DriveFull-time Four Wheel Drive with Viscous Limited-Slip Centre Differential (VCD-F4WD)
Wheel StyleAluminium (Subaru 28111FA350) painted Gold
Wheel Size16×7.0JJ ET53
Tyre Size205/50R16
 
Colour Options230Solid White (“Pure White”)
406Metallic Silver (“Light Silver”)
47APearlescent Black (“Black Diamond Pearl”)
 
Option Codes
EGEJ
Steering Gear Ratio 13:1
Option Code Notes
 
Additional Notes
 
Related Models
JPGC8 DSubaru Impreza WRX STi version III V-Limited 5MTJan.97–Feb.97
JPGC8 C2Subaru Impreza WRX STi version II 5MTSep.95–Apr.96
JPGC8 C2Subaru Impreza WRX STi version II 555 5MTSep.95–Mar.96
JPGC8 ESubaru Impreza WRX STi version IV 5MTAug.97–Jul.98