vtgrrrs

Just wondered what the performance figures are for these cars? 0-60, 0-100, top speed and 1/4 mile if possible. Also, is there a difference between uk and jap spec? Finally, how can you tell the difference?

Cheers, Tris

flat4_ire

for starters there is no uk spec sti classic gc8, 4 door sti 3 and 2door coupe sti are pretty much similar apart from the gearbox, type r sti 2 door has a group n close ratio gearbox, and intercooler waterspray and of course an adjustable centre differential ,4dr stis are the same really apart from no adjustable diff or waterspray, longer gear ratios giving it a higher top speed than the type r's but not really as much fun to drive

chrisp

Type R has two doors, the R stands for something relating to the fact its a two coupe but memory fails me

Usually type r will have lower gearing so slightly quicker midrange.

The only other cars to be two doors are

wrx type r (very rare)
sti wrx type r
sti wrx type ra (iirc there was a special version and a scoobynetter has one but very rare)
22B
P1

flat4_ire

and 0-60 for 4 dr sti is about 4.6

0-60 for type r is about 4.3

stevie boy

type r gets a faster steering rack

stevie

vtgrrrs

Ok, thanks guys, that's a big help. Finally, andthis is probably going to make me look stupid, whats a gc8?

Tris

stevie boy

chassis code for a classic. i think, refers to all classics anyway

stevie

FASTER MIKE!!

as what the r stands for its retina which is what the body shell was named

chrisp

thats it , cheers been bugging me for a few hours

vtgrrrs

They both sound pretty impressive, but am I right in assuming the type r has a lower top speed? About 130 - 140? I take it this is because of the gearing?

How fast (top end) will the gearing in both type r and none type r allow?

Also, how easy is it to get a relatively reliable 340ish bhp out of them?

Cheers, Tris

Gear Head

iTrader: (2)

I believe the final drive speed ratios are:
Type r = 19mph/1000rpm
sti = 22mph/1000rpm

So with a 8250 rev limit:
Type r = 156.75 mph
sti = 181.5 mph (Theoretical)

For around 1500 notes, you could get yourself a decat exhaust system (HKS, Hayward & Scott = 500-700 ) and then get a re-mapped ecu (Apexi power fc = 800). That should easily see you with 330 bhp. Above this, you would have to start looking at upgrading the turbo, intercooler, fuel pump + regulator, injectors etc.
What I would suggest is to get the car fully checked out by a specialist before you buy it.
Also, don't forget the servicing. Classic Impreza's are cheap to buy, but not so cheap to maintain properly.
Once you raise the bhp, don't forget about brakes, suspension, cooling, clutch gearbox....... the list goes on.

It can be an expensive habbit. I have a near standard sti 4 (brakes, exhaust) and is more than enough fun for me. Yes, it would be nice to get a bit more power, but it's a long, steep, and expensive hill once you start modding!