Subaru Impreza I Station Wagon (GF) 1.5i 16V (97 Hp)


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 Station Wagon (GF) Overview:

Subaru Impreza (I Station Wagon (GF)). With 129 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Weighing only 1070 kg, it’s quite light. Front‑wheel drive delivers efficiency and easy handling. A car with an extended rear cargo area, combining passenger comfort with increased storage. Seating for 5 makes it ideal for daily use.

Pros and Cons:

Pros:

  • • Adequate and balanced power output (211 hp) for versatile driving.
  • • Sporty acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 6.3 sec.
  • • 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.
  • • Turbocharged engine ensures better torque delivery at low RPMs.

Cons:

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


Specifications:

Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(I Coupe (GFC): 1993 - 1996).

General:
Brand:Subaru
Model:Impreza
Generation:I Station Wagon (GF)
Modification (Engine):1.5i 16V (97 Hp)
Start of production:1994
End of production:2000
Powertrain Architecture:Internal Combustion engine
Body type:Station wagon (estate)
Seats:5
Doors:5
Engine:
Power:97 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower
Power per litre:65 Hp/l [24mm less]
Torque:129 Nm @ 4500 rpm.
Engine Model/Code:EJ15 More details about the engine EJ15
Engine displacement:1493
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 layout:Front, Longitudinal
Cylinder Bore:85 mm mm
Piston Stroke:65.8 mm mm
Compression ratio:9.4:1
Performance:
Fuel Type:Petrol (Gasoline)
Weight-to-power ratio:11 kg/Hp, 90.7 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio:8.3 kg/Nm, 120.6 Nm/tonne
Space:
Kerb Weight:1070
Max. weight:1600
Max load:530
Trunk (boot) space - maximum:1275 l
Trunk (boot) space - minimum:356 l
Fuel tank capacity:50 l
Size:
Length:4350 mm mm [24mm less]
Width:1690 mm mm [14mm less]
Height:1440 mm mm [30mm more]
Wheelbase:2520 mm mm [Same wheelbase.]
Front track:1470 mm
Rear (Back) track:1465 mm
Powertrain:
Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelFront wheel drive
Number of gears5
Transmission typeManual
Front brakesVentilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.]
Rear brakesDrum [bad for performance and cooling.]
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering typeSteering rack and pinion
Power steeringHydraulic Steering
Tires size165/80 R13
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionSeveral levers and rods

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