Subaru Impreza I (GC) 1.6i (90 Hp) 4WD


Subaru Impreza:

The Subaru Impreza is a compact car that has been manufactured by the Japanese automaker Subaru since 1992. It was introduced as a replacement for the Leone, with the predecessor's EA series engines replaced by the new EJ series. It is now in its sixth generation.
Subaru has offered a 5-door hatchback body variant since 2008. The firm also offered a coupe from 1995 until 2001, a 4-door sedan up to the fifth generation, and a 5-door wagon from the Impreza's introduction which was replaced by a hatchback with the third generation in 2008. Mainstream versions have received "boxer" flat-four engines ranging from 1. 5- to 2. 5-liters, with the performance-oriented Impreza WRX and WRX STI models upgraded with the addition of turbochargers. Since the third generation series, some markets have adopted the abbreviated Subaru WRX name for these high-performance variants. The first three generations of Impreza were also available with an off-road appearance non-SUV package called the Outback Sport, exclusive to the North American market. For the fourth generation, this appearance package was raised up to be subcompact crossover SUV and renamed the XV , and is sold internationally. Colloquially, the car is sometimes referred to as Scooby....(Read more on Wikipedia)

I (GC) Overview:

Subaru Impreza (I (GC)). With 128 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1115 kg, it’s quite light. All‑wheel drive provides excellent grip, ideal for off‑road use. Acceleration is relatively slow (0–100 km/h in 13.1 s). The top speed reaches 172 km/h. A four-door car with a separate trunk, ideal for families and daily commuting. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Efficiency-focused engine (90 hp), ideal for city commuting.
  • • Steady and predictable acceleration (0-100 km/h in 13.1 sec).
  • • Balanced fuel consumption of 8.2 L/100 km for its class.
  • • All-wheel drive for superior traction in all conditions.
  • • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
  • • Standard trunk space (353 L) suitable for daily needs.

Cons:

  • • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.


Specifications:

General:
Brand:Subaru
Model:Impreza
Generation:I (GC)
Modification (Engine):1.6i (90 Hp) 4WD
Start of production:1992
End of production:2000
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Sedan
Seats:5
Doors:4
Engine:
Power:90 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre:56.4 Hp/l
Torque:128 Nm @ 4000 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:EJ16
Engine displacement:1597
Number of cylinders:4
Engine configuration:Boxer
Number of valves per cylinder:4
Fuel injection system:Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration:Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain:OHC
Engine oil capacity:4 l
Engine layout:Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:87.9 mm mm
Piston Stroke:65.8 mm mm
Compression ratio:9.4:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined:8.2 l/100 km
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h:13.1 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph:13.1 sec
Maximum speed:172 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio:12.4 kg/Hp, 80.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:8.7 kg/Nm, 114.8 Nm/tonne
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph:12.4 sec
Space:
Kerb Weight:1115
Max. weight:1620
Max load:505
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:353 l
Fuel tank capacity:50 l
Size:
Length:4350 mm mm
Width:1690 mm mm
Height:1415 mm mm
Wheelbase:2520 mm mm
Front track:1460 mm
Rear (Back) track:1455 mm
Powertrain:
Drive wheelAll wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDrum
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size175/70 R14
Wheel rims size14
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionSeveral levers and rods

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