timb551

Could someone please explain to me what exactly one is. What are the differences between one and a normal WRX

cheers

chrisp

everything you wanted to know but werent a fraid to ask

uxg

Well the most obvious difference is that is has got 2 doors which is the main reason I was attracted to one. Then I also found out that it has an Sti engine and other Sti bits like suspension, brakes etc. The engine also has some upgraded internals and also chucks out 276bhp as standard. It is also lighter than a WRX. It doesn't have ABS but it does have the trick adjustable centre diff which is great once you know how to use it.

I am sure some of the more technically minded will be able to give some more detailed info but IMO after the 22B and alongside the Type RA it has to rate as one of the ultimate classic Scoobs.

timb551

whats the fuel econ compared to the normal wrx.

uxg

If you have to ask......

Seriously though, no Subaru is that economical but the Type R's are worse probably not helped buy the fact that they have a close ratio gearbox. Normal drivng gets me around 23-26mpg but if I use a bit of right foot this figure goes south. Oh and you also need to use Optimax or SUL and octane booster.

timb551

If you have to ask.... lol

I was just interested in how different they were. I think they look a lot better in 3 door though. Shame they didnt make a normal wrx in 3 door. Might have to plump for the 22b then (i wish)

Adam M

they did make a normal wrx in three door, its caled the wrx type r.

it has abs and the normal gearbox and centre diff.

is essentially a P1 without a 8k redline and with normal instead of sti pistons.

timb551

what sort of money do they go for?? what plate were they on

uxg

I also think they look a lot better in coupe form which is why I waited a bit and saved up for the type r. You can indeed get a WRX in a 2 door as mentioned by Adam M. Doesn't have the Sti bits so won't be as quick out the box but you can always mod it.

timb551

So let me get this straight i can get a 2 door WRX. It has the same refinements as the normal wrx (air con, abs etc). if so im am a very happy chappy.

johnfelstead

yep, there is an RA version in for sale at the moment, but the R version has been known to make an apearance too.

timb551

Does the R version have ABS?

john b

you can have mine for £20000 , one hell of a car but not pracital to take shopping . W reg 24000 miles v 6