Extra information
Below is a chart which indicates all the sporty engine types for the Subaru Impreza sold in Europe since 1994 :
Model |
Years |
Engine code |
Power |
Torque |
GT Turbo |
1994-1996 |
EJ20 |
211 hp at 6,000 rpm |
271 N⋅m at 4,800 rpm |
1997-1998 |
211 hp at 5,600 rpm |
284 N⋅m at 4,000 rpm |
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1999-2000 |
EJ205 |
217 hp at 5,600 rpm |
290 N⋅m at 4,000 rpm |
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WRX |
2000-2002 |
218 hp at 5,600 rpm |
292 N⋅m at 3,600 rpm |
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2003-2006 |
225 hp at 5,600 rpm |
300 N⋅m at 4,000 rpm |
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2006-2007 |
EJ255 |
230 hp at 5,600 rpm |
320 N⋅m at 3,600 rpm |
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2007-2009 |
230 hp at 5,200 rpm |
320 N⋅m at 2,800 rpm |
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WRX STI |
2002-2005 |
EJ207 |
265 hp at 6,000 rpm |
343 N⋅m at 4,000 rpm |
2005-2007 |
EJ257 |
280 hp at 5,600 rpm |
392 N⋅m at 4,000 rpm |
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2008-2012 |
300 hp at 6,000 rpm |
407 N⋅m at 4,000 rpm |
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Note that Subaru sold in Japan many special editions of its Impreza, the most legendary being without a doubt the 22B STI (2-door coupé with 280 hp EJ22 turbo engine, Bilstein suspension, wide fenders, BBS wheels...). Let's also mention the WRX Type R STI, WRX STI Spec C Type RA-R, R205, WRX STI tS...