1996 Subaru Impreza WRX V Limited specifications

1996 Subaru Impreza WRX V Limited data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2520 mm 99.2 inches
Track/tread (front) 1465 mm 57.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1455 mm 57.3 inches
Length 4340 mm 170.9 inches
Width 1690 mm 66.5 inches
Height 1405 mm 55.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Kerb weight 1240 kg 2734 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 60 litres 13.2 [15.9] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type turbocharged petrol
Engine manufacturer Subaru
Engine code EJ20
Cylinders Flat 4
Capacity 2 litre
1994 cc
(121.681 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 92 × 75 mm
3.62 × 2.95 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.23
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
maximum power output 260 PS (256 bhp) (191 kW)
at 6500 rpm
maximum torque
at 5000 rpm
Specific output 95.7 kW/litre
130.2 ps/litre
128.4 bhp/litre
2.1 bhp/cu in
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system EGI (electronically controlled fuel injection device: multi-point injection)
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 498.5 cc
Aspiration Turbo
Compressor Turbo with IC
Intercooler
Catalytic converter
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
209.32 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 PS/kg
153.95 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 kW/kg
206.45 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.5 kg/kW
10.85 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout unknown
Drive wheels all wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 205/50 R 16
Tyres rear 205/50 R 16
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio 4.11
general
Carfolio.com ID847165
Production total
Model code E-GC8
RAC rating 21.0
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1996 Subaru Impreza WRX V Limited added 2025-11-02.
Last modified 2025-11-07.

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