Subaru Impreza 22B-STi \\\'1998
Production year
1998
Engine type
Flat-4 T
Engine name
EJ22 2.2L
Max Speed
248 km/h
Power
280 hp
Max RPM
8000
0-100 km/h
5.3 sec
Torque Peak
369 Nm
Transmission
5-MT
Weight
1270 kg
Layout
4WD
Number Produced
426
Manufactured in
Japan
The car is featured in Gran Turismo 7.
There have been seven noted versions of the WRX dating back from Subaru’s original World Rally Cross staging vehicles. Subaru adopted the name “WRX” to stand for “World Rally Cross” as all WRX versions (1992 to present) feature rally inspired technology, including all wheel drive, stiffened suspensions and turbocharged four cylinder engines. The STI versions were marketed with consecutive numbers. Another way to determine the version of a WRX was to look at the chassis code. All WRX sold between 1992 and 2000 have the beginning chassis code of GC8 sedan or GF8 hatchback; this is followed by a letter from A to G. Coupe versions share the “GC” code with sedans, except in the US, where they have a separate chassis code of “GM”.
also read about WRC GC 97.001 here
In 1994, Subaru introduced Subaru Tecnica International (STI) versions of the Impreza WRX in Japan. These models were upgraded from the standard WRX in many categories, including blueprinted performance-tuned engines, transmissions, and suspensions. The STI versions of the Impreza were immensely successful in rallies and popular among street racers but were only sold in the Japanese market. Compared to the WRX, the STI had mostly mechanical modifications.
The 22B had the EJ22 engine (note, the internal Subaru material states the closed-deck block comes from a V3 EJ20G). This means the displacement was increased from 1,994 cc to 2,212 cc. It produced 280 hp. This car was given a unique color of blue and had fender flared widebody taken from the Peter Stevens designed WRC car, thus widening the width by 80 mm (3.15 inches). The car has a unique hood, front and rear fenders, a WRC-inspired front bumper and a unique adjustable rear wing. During assembly, a WRX Type R chassis was taken off the line. The fenders were replaced with the 22B STI fenders. The suspension is provided by Bilstein, while the brakes were Brembo manufactured painted red. The wheels were increased in size from the standard WRX Type R STI from 16- to 17-inches and the clutch was upgraded to a sintered twin clutch with a ceramic disk. The origin of the name 22B has often been debated. Many assume 22 referred to the 2.2 liter displacement and the B was for the Bilstein suspension. This would correlate with the idea that Subaru sells a Legacy Spec B, where the B represents the Bilstein suspension.
How many 22B STI were actually produced?
Only 426 cars were ever produced, although the interior featured a serial number plaque that read “001/400”. Here’s why:
The unlucky number 13 is missing;
The 3 000 cars were built for Colin McRae, Nicky Grist and David Lapworth;
24 cars were built for distribution outside Japan. Of these 24, 16 arrived in the UK and became known as the “22B Type UK”. The remaining 8 were sold around the world and to private collectors, including the Sultan of Brunei himself.
Wheelbase 2,520 mm (99.2 in)
Track f/r: 1480/1500 mm
Length 4,340 mm (170.9 in)
Width 1,690 mm (66.5 in)
Height 1,405 mm (55.3 in)
Curb weight 1,220 kg (2,689.6 lb)
Tires 235/40/17
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