The Subaru Impreza WRX is a turbocharged A turbocharger, or turbo, is a gas compressor that is used for forced-induction of an internal combustion engine. A form of supercharger, the turbocharger increases the density of air entering the engine to create more power. A turbocharger has the compressor powered by a turbine, driven by the engine's own exhaust gases, rather than direct version of the Subaru Impreza "Impreza" is a coined word, deriving from an originally Italian word, impresa, meaning a feat or achievement. In Polish, "Impreza" means "party", "event" or "show", an all-wheel drive Four-wheel drive, 4WD, 4x4 , or AWD ("all wheel drive") is a four-wheeled vehicle with a drivetrain that allows all four wheels to receive torque from the engine simultaneously. While many people associate the term with off-road vehicles and Sport utility vehicles, powering all four wheels provides better control in normal road cars on automobile. It is available as a sedan or wagon.
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The Impreza WRX was first sold in North America in 2001 as a 2002 model year.
GC chassis (1992-2000)
There were seven noted versions of the WRX. The STI versions were marketed with consecutive numbers. Another way to determine the version of a WRX was to look at the chassis code. All WRX sold between 1992 and 2000 have the beginning chassis code of GC8 sedan or GF8 wagon; this is followed by a letter from A to G.
Japan-spec
GC8A (11/1992-9/1993)
The WRX debuted in November 1992 with 240 PS (176.5 kW; 236.7 bhp) at 6000 rpm with 31 kg·m (300 N·m; 220 lb·ft) at 5000 rpm. Both front and rear brake rotors were ventilated disks. The vehicle had a curb weight of 1,220 kg (2,690 lb). The center differential was a viscous coupling type. The rear LSD A limited slip differential is a modified or derived type of differential gear arrangement that allows for some difference in angular velocity of the output shafts, but imposes a mechanical bound on the disparity. In an automobile, such limited slip differentials are sometimes used in place of a standard differential, where they convey certain was a viscous type. The WRX Type RA (marketing has made usage of the RA acronym in various ways; Record Attempt[1] is the current usage. "R = Racing, A = Group A, the FIA racing class the WRC Impreza competes in" has also been confirmed by Subaru of Japan; the correspondence can be seen on the discussion board for this article) is a stripped down version of the WRX for people to purchase for motorsports. It does not have many "creature comforts" such as air-conditioning or a radio. The car also lacks anti-lock brakes. The WRX Type RA has had a weight reduction to 1,170 kg (2,579 lb), and uses a closer ratio gearbox. The WRX Type RA steering wheel is a 3 spoke leather-wrapped wheel from Nardi.
GC8B (10/1993-8/1994)
In October, 1993, Subaru introduced the 1994MY WRX which produced 240 PS (176.5 kW; 236.7 bhp) at 6500 rpm with 28.5 kg·m (279 N·m; 206 lb·ft) at 5000 rpm. The wheels remained the same size. The rear rotors were substituted from drum brakes to solid disk. The vehicle gained 30 kg (66 lb) to a total curb weight of 1,250 kg (2,756 lb). October 1993 was also the start of production of the wagon version, with 220 PS.
It is also debated whether or not it was just the GF8 Wagon received the 220 PS (161.8 kW; 217.0 bhp) engine or if the 1994 WRX received it as well. Previously this entry stated the WRX engine was downgraded to 220 PS (161.8 kW; 217.0 bhp).
WRX SA Model
built may 1993 until Sep 1994 (GF8-B only) came as auto and manual. with or without aircon on both models. the engine and ecu was the same as the normal wrx wagon (manual or auto models) had colour coded mirrors but black door handles came in colours deep blue (331), deep green (307), flamy red (936), light silver (406), black mica (47a), feather white (230)
GC8C (9/1994-9/1996)
In November 1994, the WRX had a power increase to 260 PS (191.2 kW; 256.4 bhp) at 6500 rpm with 31.5 kg·m (309 N·m; 228 lb·ft) at 5000 rpm. The wheel diameters were increased to 16 inches (410 mm) and brake rotors were both changed to ventilated disks. With these modifications, the curb weight decreased to 1,230 kg (2,712 lb). In Japan, the WRX was also offered in the Sport Wagon and was called the Impreza Gravel Express The Subaru Outback is an all wheel drive station wagon / crossover manufactured by Subaru since 1995 in sedan and station wagon body styles. All vehicles with an "Outback" badge are equipped with AWD; there were no versions built with only front wheel drive but was discontinued due to very limited sales, and replaced by the Subaru Forester The Subaru Forester is an all-wheel drive crossover station wagon manufactured since 1997 by Subaru, and is marketed as a Compact Sports Utility Vehicle . Originally introduced to the United States in 1998, the Forester shared its platform with the Impreza up to the third generation and now features a hybrid platform of the Japanese Impreza wagon.
The 1996MY WRX debuted on January 1996. The WRX design received minimal mechanical changes, but a WRX V-Limited Edition was introduced to celebrate the success of the Impreza WRC car in the FIA WRC The World Rally Championship is a rallying series organised by the FIA, culminating with a champion driver and manufacturer. The driver's world championship and manufacturer's world championship are separate championships, but based on the same point system. The series currently consists of 13 three-day events driven on surfaces ranging from. It was mechanically the same to the WRX but had a curb weight nudge to 1,240 kg (2,734 lb). The V-limited cars are painted in World Rally Blue.
GC8D (9/1996-9/1997)
In September 1996, the WRX was updated with new styling. The 1997 WRX now has a power rating of 280 PS (205.9 kW; 276.2 bhp) at 6500 rpm with 33.5 kg·m (329 N·m; 242 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm (280 PS (205.9 kW; 276.2 bhp) at 6500 rpm with 352 N·m () 4000 rpm for the wagon version). The car now weighs 1,250 kg (2,756 lb).
GC8F (9/1998-9/1999)
The 1999 WRX is introduced on September 1998. The power rating remains the same as the previous year's model, but the torque is increased to 34.5 kg·m (338 N·m; 250 lb·ft) at 4000 rpm due to improvements on the engine design (the engine was dubbed as Boxer Phase II engine). The car now has a curb weight of 1,270 kg (2,800 lb). The WRX Type RA receives the same power upgrades and has a weight increase of 20 kg (44 lb) to 1,210 kg (2,668 lb).
GC8G (9/1999-9/2000)
The last version of the WRX is introduced on September 1999. There is no change in the mechanical specifications. Added features are newly-designed alloy wheels, color-coded mirrors and door handles, remote central locking, intermittent wipers with a timer and map lights. Red Mica had replaced Bright Red..
UK-spec
GC8A (1992)
The WRX was introduced as the Impreza GT (Europe), Turbo 2000(UK). It came with 208 bhp (155 kW; 211 PS).
GC8E (1997)
The Subaru Impreza WRX GT's(Turbo 2000) interior and face have been updated to leather.
Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:50:53 GMT+00:00
and Cosworth may jointly build a 1.6-litre WRX Car and SUV If this new engine does find a home it's most likely to be in the Impreza platform. Perhaps even the recently-reborn wrx sti sedan. ...
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