Subaru WRX Models
Subaru Impreza WRX (1992)
Subaru Impreza WRX (1992)
The Subaru WRX is an all-wheel drive compact car manufactured by the Japanese automaker Subaru, originally based on the Impreza created for the World Rally Championship in 1992. Subaru claimed the name WRX stands for “World Rally eXperimental”.
Overview
Manufacturer Subaru
Production November 1992 – October 1993
Assembly
Japan: Ōta, Gunma
Taiwan: Pingtung City (TCMC; CKD)
Designer
Hidefumi Kato (1990)
Body and chassis
Class
Compact Car
Body style
2-door coupe
4-door sedan
5-door estate
Layout
Front-engine, all-wheel drive
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,520 mm (99.2 in)
Length 4,340 mm (170.9 in)
Width 1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height 1,405 mm (55.3 in)
Kerb weight 1220 kgs (2689.6 lbs)
Powertrain
Engine: 2.0 L EJ20 turbo H4
Aspiration: Turbo charged
Fuel Type: Petrol
Transmission:
5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
Drive: AWD | Engine Location: Front
Power: 237 bhp (177 kW) @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 224.2 lb-ft (304 Nm) @ 5000 rpm
Performance Stats
Top Speed: 145 mph (233 kph)
0-60 mph (96.6 kph): 5.10 secs
0-100 kph (0-62 mph): 5.40 secs
0-100 mph (160.9 kph): 13.20 secs
1/4 Mile (Est.): 13.6 secs
Interesting Facts
- It was the original turbocharged pocket rocket when launched in Japan in 1992 and since then, the Subaru WRX has become a global phenomenon.
- The three letters WRX, stand for World Rally Experimental, and marked a serious assault by Subaru on the World of Rallying.