1998 Subaru Impreza Specifications

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The 1998 Subaru Impreza is available in 4 variant s. There are 1 powertrain options coupled to 2 transmission options. The Impreza is available with Front and 4x4 and runs on undefined. The table below shows the full specification of the different variants.

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Audio
- Cassette Player
- Number Of Speakers: 2
- Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Type: Stereo
- Type: Pillar
Body exterior
- Body Type: Sedan
- Colour: Black
- Local Body Type: Sedan
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Non-corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
- Number Of Doors: 4
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Bumper Colour: Painted
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.96
Convenience
- Illuminated Front Ashtray
- Illuminated Front Seat Lighter
- Location: Front
- Location: Front Seats
- Number Of Door Switches: 4
- Operation: Mechanical
Dimensions
- Front Headroom (in): 39.2
- Front Headroom (mm): 995
- Front Hip Room (in): 41.7
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1060
- Front Leg Room (in): 43.1
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1094
- Front Shoulder Room (in): 53.5
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1360
- Front Track (mm): 1460
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10200
- Overall Height (mm): 1415
- Overall Length (mm): 4350
- Overall Width (mm): 1690
- Rear Headroom (in): 36.7
- Rear Headroom (mm): 933
- Rear Hip Room (in): 50
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1270
- Rear Leg Room (in): 32.5
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 825
- Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 363
- Rear Shoulder Room (in): 53.3
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1355
- Rear Track (mm): 1450
- Wheelbase (mm): 2520
Doors
- Color: Black
Engine
- Bore Engine: 87.9
- Compression Ratio: 9.7
- Engine (l): 1.6
- Engine (cc): 1597
- Engine Configuration: Horizontal
- Engine Location: Front
- Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
- Standard Met: Adr 79/01
- Stroke Engine: 65.8
- Type: 3-way
- Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Capacity (l): 50
- Capacity Gal: 13.2
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
- Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Number Of Odometers: 1
- Type: Analogue
- Type: Digital
- Type: Gauge
- Type: Warning Light
Interior trim
- Load Area: Textile
- Material: Plastic
- Type: Textile
- Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Lights
- Auto Off With Ignition
- Configuration: Single
- Lens Type: Conventional
- Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.1
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 39
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.1
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 26
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 95
- Maximum Power (kw): 70
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 178
- Maximum Speed (mph): 111
- Maximum Torque (nm): 137
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 101
- Measurement Standard: Din
- Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5600
- Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
Roof
- Material: Cloth/felt
Safety
- Center Operation: Static
- Center Seat Position: Centre
- Center Type: Lap
- Driver Grabbers
- Driver Height Adjustable
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Operation: Reel
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Driver Type: 3-point
- Front Seats Height Adjustable
- Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Front Seats Number: 2
- Passenger Grabbers
- Passenger Height Adjustable
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Operation: Reel
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Passenger Type: 3-point
- Passenger Type: 3-point
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Capacity: 5
- Center Front Seat Armrest Integral Box
- Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Reclining
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
- Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Rear Seat Type: Bench
Steering
- Height Adjustment
- Type: Plastic
Storage
- Dashboard Storage: Open
- Dashboard Type: Full
- Floor Storage: Open
- Floor Type: Full
- Lid
- Location: Dashboard
- Location: Driver
- Location: Floor
- Location: Front Seats
- Location: Passenger
Suspension
- Front Spring Type: Coil
- Front Stabilizer Bar
- Front Type: Strut
- Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Rear Type: Strut
- Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Axle Ratio: 3.9
- Driven Wheels: Front
- Number Of Speeds: 5
- Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
- Recirculation Setting
Visibility
- Defogger
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Warranty
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (km): Unlimited
- Distance (mile): Unlimited
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
- Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 750
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 350
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1030
Wheels
- Front Covers: Full
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 14
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 5.5
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
- Location: Front
- Location: Front
- Location: Rear
- Rear Covers: Full
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 14
- Rear Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 5.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

Bodytype

Hatchback
Sedan

Drivetrain

Front

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Adds to LX:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.63
Convenience
- Location: Passenger
Dimensions
- Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 600
- Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 21.2
Engine
- Bore Engine: 92
- Engine (l): 2
- Engine (cc): 1994
- Stroke Engine: 75
Interior trim
- Material: Partial Cloth
Locks
- Internal Switch
- Operation: Key
Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 10
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.9
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.9
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 120
- Maximum Power (kw): 88
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 193
- Maximum Speed (mph): 120
- Maximum Torque (nm): 175
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 130
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 1
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1065
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

Removes from LX:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 67.96
Engine
- Bore Engine: 87.9
- Engine (l): 1.6
- Engine (cc): 1597
- Stroke Engine: 65.8
Interior trim
- Material: Plastic
Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 9.1
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 39
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.1
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 9.1
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 26
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 95
- Maximum Power (kw): 70
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 178
- Maximum Speed (mph): 111
- Maximum Torque (nm): 137
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 101
Seats
- Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
- Rear Seat Folding: Fixed
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Externally Adjustable
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1030
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: T
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

Bodytype

Hatchback
Sedan

Drivetrain

4x4
Front

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

Adds to GX:

Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Location: Boot/hatch
- Location: Front
- Location: Roof
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Roof Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
- Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Brakes
- Location: 4-wheel
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.54
Cargo area
- Type: Flexible
Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 1400
- Overall Length (mm): 4340
- Rear Seat Down (l): 1282
Interior trim
- Type: Plastic/rubber
Locks
- Includes Trunk Hatch
Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.1
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.1
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 182
- Maximum Speed (mph): 113
Safety
- Location: Driver
- Location: Passenger
- Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Rear Seats Number: 2
Transmission
- Driven Wheels: 4x4
- Four-wheel Drive Type: Full-time
Visibility
- Wipers: Constant
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1165
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 6
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 15
- Rear Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 6
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

Removes from GX:

Body exterior
- Body Type: Sedan
- Local Body Type: Sedan
- Local Number Of Doors: 4
- Number Of Doors: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.63
Convenience
- Operation: Mechanical
Dimensions
- Overall Height (mm): 1415
- Overall Length (mm): 4350
- Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 600
- Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 21.2
Interior trim
- Type: Textile
Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 10
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 6.9
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 6.9
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 24
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 193
- Maximum Speed (mph): 120
Transmission
- Driven Wheels: Front
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1065
Wheels
- Front Covers: Full
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 14
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 5.5
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
- Rear Covers: Full
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 14
- Rear Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 5.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

Bodytype

Hatchback
Sedan

Drivetrain

Transmission

Automatic
Manual

WRX

Adds to RX:

Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 119.69
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1465
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 8
- Compressor: Turbo
- Intercooler Compressor
- Number Of Compressors: 1
- Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.5
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 34
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.5
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 22
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 211
- Maximum Power (kw): 155
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 225
- Maximum Speed (mph): 140
- Maximum Torque (nm): 290
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 215
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Steering
- Sports Steering Wheel
- Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
- Rear Stabilizer Bar
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1295
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 7
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 7
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

Removes from RX:

Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 75.54
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1460
Engine
- Compression Ratio: 9.7
- Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Performance
- As 2877 City (l/100km): 10.1
- As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.1
- As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 33
- As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 7.1
- As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
- As 2877 Urban (mpg): 23
- Maximum Power (hp/ps): 120
- Maximum Power (kw): 88
- Maximum Speed (km/h): 182
- Maximum Speed (mph): 113
- Maximum Torque (nm): 175
- Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 130
Safety
- Front Seats Height Adjustable
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Steering
- Type: Plastic
Weights
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1165
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter (in): 15
- Front Wheels Rim Width (in): 6
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Rim Diameter (in): 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Width (in): 6
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195