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    2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti Spec R Pricing and Spec

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    $64,990

    excl. on-roads

    Overview

    The 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti Spec R is a four-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback 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 $64,990 before on-road costs.

    This Subaru Impreza is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that has 221 kW of power (at 6000 rpm) and 407 Nm of torque (at 4000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. Subaru claims the Impreza Wrx Sti Spec R uses 10.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 243g of CO2. It has a 60L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 583km per full tank

    The Subaru Impreza measures 1475mm (58.1 inches) in height, 4415mm (173.8 inches) in length, 1795mm (70.7 inches) in width with a 2625mm (103.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1505kg (3318.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The Impreza Wrx Sti Spec R comes standard with Conventional/Summer front tyres and Conventional/Summer rear tyres. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

    The 2008 Subaru Impreza Wrx Sti Spec R has a 155mm ground clearance with a 1200kg braked and nullkg unbraked towing capacity.

    Best For
    City driving
    Warranty
    3Years
    or
    unlimited km
    Acceleration
    5.2Seconds
    0-100 km/h
    Fuel Efficiency
    10.3L / 100km
    60 L583 km
    5D Hatchback
    petrol
    2.5L
    4x4
    6 MT
    5
    5

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    Comparative Rating

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    Power to Weight
    80.88 - 146.84 kW/t
    56.29 kW/t
    146.84 kW/t
    Fuel Efficiency
    8.8 - 10.7 L/100km
    4.6 L/100km
    10.8 L/100km
    Price
    $24,490 - $66,990
    $18,990
    $66,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    2 - 5 years
    2 years
    3 years

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,200 kg
    450 kg
    1,700 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    155 mm
    102 mm
    155 mm

    Dimensions

    1475mm
    1795mm
    4415mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    Specifications

    TypeHorizontal
    Size (cc)2457
    Size (L)2.5L
    Cylinders4
    Camshaft-
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder-
    Power221kW
    Power RPM6000
    Torque407Nm
    Torque RPM4000
    Bore Stroke-
    Compression Ratio8.2

    Transmission6 SP MANUAL
    Final Gear Ratio-
    Suspension Front-
    Suspension Rear-
    Steering MechanismLeather Covered
    Drive4x4

    Fuel Combined (L/100km)10.3
    Fuel Urban (L/100km)-
    Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km)-
    Tank Size (L)60
    Fuel TypePremium Unleaded
    e10 Compatible-
    CO2 Combined243
    CO2 Urban-
    CO2 Extra Urban-

    Brake Front-
    Brake Rear-
    Tyre FrontConventional/Summer
    Tyre RearConventional/Summer
    Front Rim Size-
    Rear Rim Size-

    Vehicle Height (mm)1475
    Vehicle Length (mm)4415
    Vehicle Width (mm)1795
    Ground Clearance (mm)155
    Wheelbase (mm)2625
    Turning Circle (m)-
    Unladen Weight (kg)1505
    Gross Combined Weight (kg)-
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg)-
    Track Front (mm)1530
    Track Rear (mm)1540
    Towing Capacity Brake (kg)1200
    Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg)-

    Country Of OriginJapan
    Number of Doors5
    Seats5
    Service Interval KMs-
    Service Interval Months-
    VIN Location-
    VIN Number-
    Warranty KMs-
    Warranty Months36
    Discontinued Date2008-06-30

    ANCAP Rating-
    Euro Air Pollution Standard-
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