Sedan and Coupé STi model codes are named GC8, (USDM coupés have a separate chassis code of "GM") and Station Wagons are named GF8, followed by a letter from A to G. A GC chassis version of the RS was released for the USDM in 2001.

Sep 20, 2021 · The WRX P1 was the only coupe version of the WRX STi GC chassis to opt for ABS instead of DCCD, and it was provided with 276 hp along with suspension best-suited for its British natural habitat. Optional extras included Recaro seats, 18-inch wheels, a custom P1 backbox, and four-piston front brakes.

Dec 12, 2021 · Looking to buy a first generation Subaru Impreza WRX? This GC8 WRX guide covers everything you need to know from common problems to facts and more.

Feb 28, 2022 · Compared to the standard GC Subaru Impreza, the GC8 Impreza WRX has stiffer springs, upgraded shocks, and an AWD system with two limited-slip differentials. As such, it’s significantly sharper than the Impreza 2.5 RS US buyers were stuck with.

Jun 22, 2021 · What makes the Type RA special in its various versions and editions, is the focussed approach Subaru took to improve upon the already quite impressive Impreza WRX STI. The first task was to reduce weight to 1,200kg, and that was done through the removal of equipment like electric windows, rear wipers and even the radio, which was an optional extra.

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Jun 23, 2015 · GC8 the first generation Subaru Impreza WRX STi: Photo Credit: Barry Dufek / Scoobymods.com. One common misconception is that every Impreza between 92-01 were “GC8’s“. The code breakdown is as follows; G – stands for Impreza, C – sedan, M – coupe, F – station wagon, The 8 stands for the 2.0 L turbo motor.

View complete technical specifications for 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX Type RA STi Version III. Includes performance data, fuel economy, dimensions, engine details, and more.

Mar 23, 2023 · Explore the legacy of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI, from its first-generation GC8 models to the latest fifth-generation powerhouse. Uncover the rally racing history, iconic versions like the 'Mean Eye,' 'Bug Eye,' and 'Evo Eye,' and the …

May 9, 2008 · You can make a WRX motor just as fast as a STi motor, but you would have to do a lot of work. If you were to do the work yourself, you could get a WRX Motor to output more than a STi motor for ~$2500 (forged internals, fuel system upgrade, and a larger turbo)