Images: Subaru GC.I/GM.I Impreza WRX (1994-96)
Released in February 1994, the Subaru GC/GM Impreza WRX (short for ‘World Rally Experimental’) was available as a four-wheel drive sedan (GC) or wagon (GM). Manufactured in Ota, Japan, the GC/GM Impreza WRX was powered by Subaru’s 2.0-litre EJ20G horizontally-opposed four-cylinder petrol engine which had double overhead camshafts (per cylinder bank), four valves per cylinder, a turbocharger, intercooler and operated with a compression ratio of 9.5:1. For the GC.I/GM.I Impreza WRX, a five-speed manual transmission was fitted as standard… Read full Subaru GC/GM Impreza WRX review
Images: Subaru GC.II/GM.II Impreza WRX (1996-00)
Released in November 1996, the Subaru GC and GM Series II (GC.II/GM.II) Impreza WRX introduced cosmetic changes and was available with a four-speed automatic transmission. The Subaru GC.II/GM.II Impreza WRC could be identified by redesigned headlights, grille and bigger air intake; inside, there was black and white seat trim. In September 1998, the Impreza WRX was fitted with a new inlet system which increased peak power and torque; safety equipment and features were also upgraded at this time. In February 1999, the range was expanded with the introduction of the more powerful WRX STi which was powered by Subaru’s EJ205 engine.
