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MY 93 WRX Type-RA Specifications

Manufactured from Nov 1992 until Sept 1993.

• EJ20 1994cc four cylinder engine fitted with an intercooler water spray, non functioning 5th injector and close ratio gearbox with ratios of: 1st: 3.454
• 2nd: 2.333
• 3rd: 1.750
• 4th: 1.354
• 5th: 0.972

Final drive ratio is 4.111:1

Horsepower is 240PS/6000rpm and torque is 224lb ft (31.0Kg-m) @ 5000rpm.
Model code is GC8A47D
Engine type is EJ20G DW1HJ
Transmission type is TY752VB3BA

The MY93 WRX Type RA is the lightweight competition model of the Impreza WRX which was designed for entry into Group N rallying.

The RA is the "hardcore" Impreza, which does away with "luxury" items such as:

• Radio/cassette
• ABS
• Map light
• Digital clock
• Air con
• Electric windows

The cabin sound deadening material was also substantially reduced. The weight saving due to these reductions was around 30Kgs with the total vehicle weight being 1,170Kgs.

Exterior differences on the RA were:

• No side skirts
• No rear wiper
• No fog lamps
• No boot spoiler
• No underseal
• Black non electric mirrors
• Black door handles

The MY93 Type RA was only available in white or red paintwork at a cost of 2,108,000 Japanese Yen.

Information source - typeRA.co.uk forum threads