I know the 'Model Code' is on the VIN plate and is made up of 7 digits but can someone please tell me why the 5th digit which is for the number of doors 2,4,5, on mine is a K. . . and what does it stand for.? ? ?

 

The 7 digit "applied model" code found on the vehicle identification plate inside the engine bay is decoded in the following way.


Series code G=Impreza S=Forester B=Legacy etc.
Body type F=Wagon C=Sedan
Engine type 8=2.0L Turbo
Year code A=MY93 B=MY94 C=MY95&96 D=MY97 (facelift) E=MY98 F=MY99 G=MY00
Number of doors 2=2 door coupe 4=4 door saloon 5=5 door wagon/hatch
Model type 8=WRX 7=RA type E=Sti D=Sti Type R & RA
Transmission D=5 Speed Manual AWD P=4 Speed Automatic AWD


Thats the list from the SIDC FAQ.

 

Ian thanks for the info . . . the fact that my 5th digit should be a 4 ( as the car is a 4 door) but is infact a K is confusing me some what .

 

same here !

it ends E8KD .. which means MY98 (Eh ! see later), 2.0l k= ?? 5 speed

My car has 3 lined front bumper, so I though it was an MY97 as it was registered in 97. but according to this it's an MY98 !
I though all of the MY98's were the newer dash (with silly glove box in the middle) type cars ??
Or is this Subaru's funny way of numbering things!?!?

(I'd looked this all up b4, but some how I totally missed it!! DOH)

Steve

 

Are these UK turbo's? If so none of the other model types would apply and maybe the K is for UK? Just a wild guess.

Ken

 

Ken

Yes the car is an RB5. .

 

They are the applied model codes for Japanese spec cars