2018 Subaru WRX: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2018 Subaru WRX specifications

2018 Subaru WRX data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2650 mm	104.3 inches
Track/tread (front)	1530 mm	60.2 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1540 mm	60.6 inches
Length	4595 mm	180.9 inches
Width	1795 mm	70.7 inches
Height	1475 mm	58.1 inches
Ground clearance	135 mm	5.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio	1.73
Kerb weight	1464 kg	3228 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
Cylinders	Flat 4
Capacity	2 litre 1998 cc (121.925 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	86 × 86 mm 3.39 × 3.39 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 16 valves in total
maximum power output	268 PS (264 bhp) (197 kW) at 5600 rpm
maximum torque	350 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm) at 2400-5200 rpm
Specific output	98.5 kW/litre 134 ps/litre 132.1 bhp/litre 2.17 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	175.18 Nm/litre 2.12 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	10.6:1
Fuel system	direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	2201.3 kPa (319.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	499.5 cc
Aspiration	Turbo
Compressor
Intercooler
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	6 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed	240 km/h (149 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 182.83 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.18 PS/kg 134.47 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 kW/kg 180.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.18 bhp/kg 0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 7.44 kg/kW 12.42 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions	213.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	K
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)	G
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
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	8½J x 18
Wheel size rear	8½J x 18
Tyres front	245/40 R 18
Tyres rear	245/40 R 18
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.67
Final drive ratio	4.44
general
Carfolio.com ID	696817
Production total
Model code
RAC rating	18.3
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2018 Subaru WRX added 2020-08-02. Last modified 2020-08-02.