Subaru Impreza technical specifications by Car Enthusiast

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Pant Pissing Pace!
Subaru stumbled upon a cult car when it released the Impreza, the relatively anonymous Japanese manufacturer suddenly became the purveyor of the giant killing performance bargain of the '90s, and arguably all time. Times have moved on but the Impreza's status as one of the most desirable driver's cars remains and we jumped at the chance of a week with the legend.

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Performance, emissions & economy
Top speed (mph): 155
0-60 mph (seconds): 4.6

Urban mpg: 18.2
Extra urban mpg: 33.2
Combined mpg: 25.4
CO₂ (g/km): 265

Dimensions & weights
Length (mm): 4415
Height (mm): 1440
Width (mm): 1740
Wheelbase (mm): 2525
Front track (mm): 1490
Rear track (mm): 1481
Gross weight (kg): 1880
Kerb weight (kg): 1470
Fuel tank capacity (litres): 60

Engine & transmission
Engine: Horizontally opposed four-cylinder mounted fore and aft. Aluminium alloy cylinder block and heads. Turbocharger with air-cooled intercooler with water spray.

Cubic capacity (cc): 1994
Compression ratio: 8.00:1
Bore x stroke (mm): 92.00 x 75.00
Valve gear: Four valves per cylinder. Double overhead camshafts. Active Valve Control system.
Max. power (bhp): 301 at 6000 rpm
Max. torque (lb.ft): 299 at 4000 rpm

Transmission: Six-speed manual. Full-time four-wheel drive, centre differential with viscous coupling. Dry single plate diaphragm clutch. Limited slip 'Suretrac' front and rear differentials.

Gear ratios:
1st: 3.636:1
2nd: 2.375:1
3rd: 1.761:1
4th: 1.346:1
5th: 0.971:1
6th: 0.756:1
Reverse: 3.545:1
Final drive: 3.900:1

Chassis & running gear
Front: Uprated inverted independent MacPherson strut-type, coil springs, L-shaped transverse link strut, anti-roll bar, forged aluminium lower arms, cross-performance rods, uprated bushes.

Rear: Uprated inverted independent strut-type with trailing arm, dual link, coil springs, anti-roll bar, uprated bushes.

Steering: Rack and pinion with 'Fast-rack' speed sensitive variable capacity power assistance with load pressure sensitive valve. 2.6 turns lock-to-lock.

Turning circle diameter (m): 11.00

Brakes: Dual circuit diagonally split hydraulic system with pressure limiting valve and vacuum servo. Brembo ventilated four-pot 330mm front discs and 305mm two-pot rear. Four-sensor, four-channel ABS with EBD.

Wheels: 17.5 x 7 inch alloy as standard. 18-inch OZ alloy finished in Crystal Titanium fitted to test car.

Tyres: 225/45 R17 as standard. 225/40 ZR18 Pirelli P-Zero fitted to test car.