Subaru Impreza

The Subaru Impreza is a compact automobile, manufactured since 1992 by —the automobile division of Japanese transportation conglomerate, Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI). Subaru introduced the Impreza as a replacement for the Leone, with the Leone's EA series engines replaced by the newer EJ series versions.

Subaru has offered both front- and all-wheel drive versions of the Impreza. Since the late-1990s, some markets have restricted sales to the all-wheel drive model—therefore granting the Impreza a unique selling proposition in the global compact class characterized by front-wheel drive. However, Japanese models remain available in either configuration.

Bunta Fujiwara is the notable owner of a Subaru Impreza WRX STI GC8, though his son Takumi sporadically drives it in case he needs to switch cars.

Specifications

 * Engine Name: EJ20K


 * Engine Type: Boxer-4 DOHC (similar to the flat engine, although the difference between flat and boxer is the boxer doesn't have 2 pistons firing at the same time)


 * Max power: 280 hp (written as 276 hp due to gentlemen's agreement)
 * Maximum torque: 35.4 kgm / 4000 rev / min
 * Displacement: 1994 cc
 * Drivetrain: AWD
 * Aspiration: Turbocharged with Intercooler
 * Length: 4350 mm
 * Height: 1405 mm
 * Width: 1690 mm
 * Weight: 1188 kg (2619 Lbs) (With WRC bumper)
 * Transmission: 5-speed manual transmission
 * Accessories (Bunta): Impreza WRC 1998 front bumper, STI red-accented interior, STI Momo steering wheel, custom boost gauge.
 * Known drivers: Bunta Fujiwara