2008 Subaru Impreza WRC: Official specs revealed
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For the first time, Subaru World Rally Team (SWRT) will use a hatchback design, incorporating a bold new color scheme prominently featuring the famous Subaru constellation logo.Following a successful research, development and testing phase, the Impreza WRC 2008 will be driven by Australia’s Chris Atkinson and Norwegian Petter Solberg in the Acropolis Rally starting 29 May.
- Engine: H-4. Flat four-cylinder, 16 valve, turbocharged
- Capacity: 1994cc
- Bore: 92.0mm
- Stroke: 75.0mm
- Engine management: Subaru programmable electronic engine management system
- Power: 300bhp @ 5500rpm
- Torque: 650Nm @ 3000rpm
- Transmission: Six-speed electro-hydraulic, Electro-hydraulically controlled center differential, Mechanical front and rear differentials
- Drive system: Subaru Symmetrical All Wheel Drive
- Suspension: Front: MacPherson strut, Rear: MacPherson strut
- Shock absorbers: Bos, fully adjustable
- Brakes: AP Racing 310mm ventilated discs and six-pot calipers front and rear. For asphalt use, front brakes are 378mm ventilated discs with six-pot calipers
- Exhaust system: Inconnel with Subaru anti-lag system. Fitted with catalytic converters
- Steering: Power assisted rack and pinion
- Dimensions: Overall length: 4415mm
- Overall width: 1800mm
- Overall height: 1475mm
- Wheelbase: 2635mm
- Car weight: 1230kgs (WRC regulation min.)
- Data systems: Single integrated electronic system controlling engine, transmission and data-logging
- In-car display: LCD color monitor with eight selectable data screens
- Tires: Pirelli (championship control tire)
- Radio equipment: Kenwood
- Turbo charger: IHI - with WRC-regulation 34mm restrictor and Subaru anti-lag system
- Spark plugs: DENSO
- Wheels: BBS: 15” diameter for gravel, 18” for tarmac
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