Subaru Impreza WRX (1996) price & specs
WRX
Overview
The 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX is a four-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Subaru Impreza is regarded as a small car built in Japan with prices starting at $44,990 before on-road costs.
This Subaru Impreza is powered by a 2L 4-cylinder engine that has 155 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 270 Nm of torque (at 4800 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. It has a 60L fuel tank
The Subaru Impreza measures 1400mm (55.1 inches) in height, 4340mm (170.9 inches) in length, 1690mm (66.5 inches) in width with a 2520mm (99.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1245kg (2744.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The Impreza WRX comes standard with 205/55 R15 front tyres and 205/55 R15 rear tyres. It has a 36 month, 100,000 km warranty.
The 1996 Subaru Impreza WRX has a 150mm ground clearance with a 750kg braked and nullkg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,340 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,690 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,400 mm |
| Load Capacity | 335 mm |
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Explore Subaru Impreza Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Compressor Number Of: 1
Compressor Intercooler: yes
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 2
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Cc: 1994
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 4
Engine Bore: 92
Engine Stroke: 75
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 8
Engine Location: Front
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Fuel
Fuel Type: Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Electronic
Fuel Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 60
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 15.9
Clock
Clock Type: Digital
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
Water Temperature
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption As2877 Standard: As 2877
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban L100km: 10.8
Fuel Consumption As2877 Urban Mpg: 22
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway L100km: 7.6
Fuel Consumption As2877 Country Highway Mpg: 31
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined L100km: 7.6
Fuel Consumption As2877 Combined Mpg: 31
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy As2877 City L100km: 10.8
Fuel Economy As2877 Highway L100km: 7.6
Performance
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 230
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 143
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 155
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 211
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 270
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4800
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 200
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: 4x4
Drive Four Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Center Location: Centre
Limited Slip Differential Center Type: Viscous
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 2
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Sports: yes
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Strut
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 205
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: V
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: V
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 15
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 6
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 6
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Local Body Type: Sedan
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Part
Spoiler
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Spoiler Front Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Front Type: lip
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Type: Wing
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Front Rubbing Strip: yes
Rear Rubbing Strip: yes
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 374
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 13.2
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 55.1
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1400
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2520
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 99.2
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 66.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1690
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 170.9
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4340
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1455
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 57.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1465
External Dimensions Front Track In: 57.7
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 10400
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 34.1
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen Mm: 150
External Dimensions Ground Clearance Unladen In: 5.9
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 39.2
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 995
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear In: 36.7
Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear Mm: 933
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1360
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 53.5
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear Mm: 1355
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear In: 53.3
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1060
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 41.7
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear Mm: 1270
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear In: 50
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1094
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 43.1
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear Mm: 825
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear In: 32.5
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
Headlight Control
Headlight Control Auto Off With Ignition: yes
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
Headlights Configuration: Single
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Foam/Plastic
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Black
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Rear Location: Rear
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 1
Power Windows Front Switch Location: Doors
Power Windows Rear Switch Location: Doors
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Windshield Wipers Wiper Mist Setting: yes
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 2745
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1245
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 750
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1580
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3483
Antenna
Antenna Type: Telescopic
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Cassette: yes
System Type: Stereo
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
System Front Rear Fader: yes
System Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Number Of Bands: 2
System Seek: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 4
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 4
Passenger Assist Handles
Passenger Assist Handles Number Of Handles: 3
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Vanity Mirror Passenger Vanity Mirror Cover: yes
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Driver Type: Us-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Grabbers: yes
Front Seat Belts Passenger Grabbers: yes
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
Rear Seat Belts Center Type: lap
Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Type: Sports
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Seating Capacity: 5
Console
Console Floor Location: Floor
Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
Console Floor Storage: Open
Console Dashboard Type: Full
Console Floor Type: Full
Console Dashboard Storage: Open
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Air Conditioning
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: key
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
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