Specifications are for 4-door Turbo 4WD 2000, manual transmission, European model
Notes to table below:
- The published figure for final reduction (3.545) is incorrect: Tests, and Subaru sources, show that the true figure is 3.9
- Calculated for 205/50VR16 tyres. Values for 205/55VR15 and 205/45VR17 are 0.8% lower and higher respectively
- Did pre-96 cars have a 50 litre tank?
Dimensions
| Dimensions |
| Year | 1994-6 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 - 2000 | 2001 - 2005 | 2008 |
|---|
| Length | 4340mm | 4350mm | | 44125mm |
| Width | 1690mm | | 1795mm |
| Height | 1400mm | | 1475mm |
| Ground clearance | 150mm | |
| Track | Front: 1465mm, Rear: 1455mm | |
| Weight | Kerb 1235kg (5 door 1270kg), Gross 1750kg (5 door 1800kg) | 1385kg (1410kg 5 door) | 1505kg |
| Wheelbase | 2520mm | |
| Turning Circle | 10.4m | |
| Turns (lock-lock) | 2.8 | 2.75 |
Engine
| Engine |
| Year | 1994-6 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 - 2000 | 2001-2002 | 2003-2005 | 2008 |
|---|
| Type | EJ20 1,994cc 4-cylinder, boxer layout, aluminum head & block | 2.5 litre |
| Construction | Aluminum alloy head and block |
| Valve Gear | 4 per cylinder, DOHC |
| Compression ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Power | 208 bhp@6000 rpm | 218 bhp@5600 rpm | 225 PS@5600rpm | 300 PS@6000rpm |
| Torque | 201 lb ft@4800 rpm | 214 lbft@4000 rpm | 215 lb ft@3600rpm | 221.3 lb ft@4000rpm | 407 lb ft@4000rpm |
| Bore x Stroke | 92.0mm x 75.0mm | 99.5mm |
| Fuel Grade | 95 RON Unleaded (MINIMUM) fuel | 97 RON SUL (Minimum) |
Gearbox
| Gearbox |
| Year | 1994-6 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 - 2000 | 2001 - 2005 |
|---|
| Type | 5 speed manual |
| Ratio: 1st | 3.454 | |
| Ratio: 2nd | 1.947 | |
| Ratio: 3rd | 1.366 | |
| Ratio: 4th | 0.972 | |
| Ratio: 5th | 0.738 | |
| Ratio: reverse | 3.416 | |
| Ratio: Final reduction (note 1) | 3.9 | |
Gearbox mph per 1000 rpm
| Gearbox mph per 1000 rpm (note 2) |
| Year | 1994-6 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 - 2000 | 2001 - 2005 |
|---|
| 1st | 5.32 | |
| 2nd | 9.43 | |
| 3rd | 13.44 | |
| 4th | 18.89 | |
| 5th | 24.88 | |
Wheels
| Wheels |
| Year | 1994-6 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 - 2000 | 2001 - 2005 | 2008 |
|---|
| Size | 6 x 15 inch alloy | 7 x 16 inch | 7 x 17 inch | 8 x 17 inch |
| Toe | Front 0 +/- 3mm, Rear 0 +/- 3mm | | |
| Camber | Front 0°, Rear -1° | | |
Tyres
| Tyres |
| Year | 1994-6 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2001 - 2005 | 2008 |
|---|
| Size | 205/55 VR 15 | 205/50 VR 16 | 215/45 ZR17 | 235/45 R17 |
| Type | Michelin MXV Pilot | Bridgestone Potenza RE71 | Bridgestone Potenza RE011 | |
| Pressure | Front 33psi, Rear 32psi | Front 33psi, Rear 28psi | | |
Brakes
| Brakes |
| Year | 1994-6 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2001 - 2005 |
|---|
| Front | 276 mm ventilated discs, 2-pot | 292mm ventilated discs, 4-pot | 294mm ventilated discs, 4-pot calipers |
| Rear | 230 mm solid discs | 230mm? ventilated discs | 266mm ventilated discs, 2-pot calipers |
Electrical
| Electrical |
| Year | 1994-6 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 |
|---|
| Battery | 55D23L-MF, 12V/48AH |
| Alternator | 12V/75AH |
| Spark plugs | NGK PFR6G/PFR6B |
| Spark plug gap | 1.0 to 1.1mm |
Capacities
| Capacities |
| Year | 1994-6 | 1997 | 1998 | 1999 | 2001 - 2008 |
|---|
| Fuel (note 3) | 60 litres |
| Engine oil | 4.5 litres |
| Transmission oil | 4.0 litres |
| Rear diff gear oil | 0.8 litres |
| Power steering fluid | 0.7 litres |
| Engine coolant | 7.2 litres |
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