RUSH Radar: Subaru Impreza P1

EJ20 Engine Specification

Configuration: Flat-4, turbocharged, DOHC, 16 valves
Displacement: 1,994cc
Bore × Stroke: 92.0mm × 75.0mm
Compression Ratio: 8.0:1
Redline: 8,000rpm
Turbocharger: Single Hitachi with intercooler

Output

Power: 276bhp @ 6,500rpm
Torque: 253lb ft @ 4,000rpm
Specific Output - 138bhp/litre

Transmission

Gearbox: 5-speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.444:1
Drive Type: Permanent four-wheel drive with viscous LSD centre differential

Performance

0–60mph: 4.7sec
0–62mph: 4.9sec
0–100mph: 12.3sec
Quarter-mile: 13.9sec @ 103mph
Top speed: 155mph
50–70mph (5th gear): 6.9sec

Weight

Kerb Weight: 1,295kg
Power to weight ratio: 213bhp per tonne
Torque to weight ratio: 195lb ft per tonne

Steering

Quick-ratio rack and pinion
Hydraulic power-assistance
Ratio: 13:1

Suspension

Front: MacPherson struts, lower wishbones, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Aluminium integral multi-link with coil springs

Brakes

Front: 294mm ventilated & drilled discs, 4-piston Brembo callipers
Rear: 290mm ventilated & drilled discs, 2-piston callipers

Tyres

Front: 205/45 ZR17
Rear: 205/45 ZR17