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1997 Subaru Impreza Coupe Brighton Coupe 1.8L Manual AWD

Trim Info:

All Wheel Drive, 2 Door Coupe, Sub Compact
24 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2 Door Coupe

Drivetrain:

All Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Sub Compact

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

84.4

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

2600-2795

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas Flat 4 Cyl

Displacement:

1.8L/111

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

115 @ 5600

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

120 @ 4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual

Suspension Type - Front:

Strut-Type

Suspension Type - Rear:

Strut-Type

Front Tire Size:

175/70R14

Rear Tire Size:

175/70R14

Spare Tire Size:

Compact

Front Wheel Size (in):

14 x 5.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

14 x 5.5

Front Wheel Material:

Steel

Rear Wheel Material:

Steel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

13.2

Wheelbase (in):

99.2

Length, Overall (in):

172.2

Trunk Volume (ft³):

11.1

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

1500

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

150

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.55

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.95

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.37

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.97

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.78

Reverse Ratio (:1):

3.42

Clutch Size (in):

8.86

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

4.11

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

356

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

6.5

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Lower L-Arms

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Parallel Links

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.75

Steering Type:

Power Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

16.5

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

3.2

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

33.5

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

10.1 x 0.94

Drum - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in):

9 x 1.38

Front Head Room (in):

39.2

Front Leg Room (in):

43.1

Front Shoulder Room (in):

53.0

Front Hip Room (in):

51.8

Second Head Room (in):

36.7

Second Leg Room (in):

32.5

Second Shoulder Room (in):

52.4

Second Hip Room (in):

53.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

67.1

Height, Overall (in):

55.5

Track Width, Front (in):

57.5

Track Width, Rear (in):

57.1

Min Ground Clearance (in):

5.7

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