1994
Subaru Impreza WRX STI (GC8)
The GC8 WRX STI was built to win the World Rally Championship — and it did, three times. On the road, its EJ20 turbocharged flat-four, driver-controlled centre differential, and Brembo brakes made it the most capable hot saloon money could buy.
Sports Sedan
Shared Parts
NGK Iridium IX BKR6EIX
NGK Spark Plugs Co., Ltd.
IHI VF-Series Turbocharger
IHI Corporation
Torsen Torque-Sensing LSD
Torsen (Gleason Corporation)
Subaru EJ20 Turbocharged Boxer Engine
Subaru Corporation (Fuji Heavy Industries)
Öhlins DFV Double Flowing Valve Coilover
Öhlins Racing AB
Recaro Sportster CS Racing Seat
Recaro Automotive Seating GmbH
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 2.0L EJ20 Turbocharged Flat-4 |
| Displacement | 1,994 cc |
| Horsepower | 240 hp (Version I-IV) / 280 hp (DCCD) |
| Torque | 314 Nm (DCCD) |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual (close-ratio) |
| Drivetrain | Symmetrical AWD (DCCD centre diff) |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline (Premium) |
| Fuel Economy | 12.0 L/100km |
| 0–60 mph | 5.5 sec |
| Top Speed | 245 km/h |
| Length | 4,340 mm |
| Width | 1,690 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,520 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,240 kg |
| MSRP Range | ¥2,490,000 (Japan 1994) |