Subaru Impreza STI 22B

In 1998, Subaru of Japan produced a widebody, 2-door, Impreza called the 22B STi. The 22B was used to commemorate both Subaru's 40th anniversary as well as the 3rd consecutive manufacturer's title for Subaru in the FIA World Rally Championship. On the release of the sales, all 399 sold out from 30 minutes to 48 hours, depending on the report. The cars had the starting VIN code of GC8E2SD. Another 25 were produced for export markets - see the 22B Type UK below.

The 22B had the EJ22 engine as opposed to the regular EJ20 engine. This means the displacement was increased from 1994 cc to 2212 cc. The block is a closed-deck design. The heads (valves, valvetrain and such) were lifted from the STi Version 4 engine. It produce 350 PS (260 kW; 350 hp) at 6000 rpm and 363 N·m (267 ft·lbf, 37.0 kgf·m) of torque at a lower engine speed of 3200 rpm. The redline was lowered from 8000 rpm to 7000 rpm. The compression is an 8.0:1. The turbocharger is an IHI RHF 5HB (the internal company usage code is VF23).

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) for a total of 1,770 mm (69.7). During assembly, a WRX Type R chassis was taken off the line. The fenders were replaced with the 22B STi fenders. The car's curb weight is 1,270 kg (2,800 lb). The suspension is provided by Bilstein. The brakes were standard 4-piston/2-piston brakes. However, the color is red and the Subaru name cast on the brake calipers and painted white. The wheels were increased in size from the standard WRX Type R STi from 16x7" to 17x8.5" BBS Elektra wheels. The car is shod with 235/40 ZR17 Pirelli P Zeros. The clutch was upgraded to a sintered twin clutch with a ceramic disk. The transmission ratios are the same as the standard WRX Type R, but the gears were shot-peened for added reliability. The car has a unique hood, a WRC-inspired front bumper and a unique adjustable rear wing.

	4365 x 1770 x 1390mm
Tread Front / Rear	1480 / 1500mm
Vehicle Weight	1270kg
Engine	2.2 litre Boxer Master-4 DOHC Turbo
Displacement	2212cc
Bore x Stroke	96.9mm x 75.0 mm
Compression Ratio	8.0 to one
Cylinder Block	Aluminium Alloy Closed Deck
Cylinder Head	Aluminium alloy, dohc per bank, 4 valves per cyl, turbocharger, metal gasket, Inner shim valve lifters
Pistons	Molybdenum coating low-friction pistons
Intercooling	Intercooler auto water-spray system.
Cooling	STI Radiator
Fuel and ignition	Multipoint fuel injection and ignition
Max Power	276 bhp @ 6000rpm (280PS)
Max Torque	265lb ft @ 3200rpm (37kg-m)
Transmission	5-spd manual, four-wheel-drive, sintered twin clutch, shot peened gears. Rear viscous LSD (2-way 4-pinion) Driver controlled center differential
Gear Ratios	1st 3.083 2nd 2.062 3rd 1.545 4th 1.152 5th 0.825 Reverse 3.416 Final Drive 4.444 Super-quick shift linkage
Suspension	Bilstein Strut and Eibach coil springs Front carbon strut tower bar Aluminium front lower arms
Steering	Super Quick Power Steering Gear Box(13:1) with power steering fluid cooler
Brakes	Vented discs front and discs rear
Wheels	17x8.5JJ BBS Alloy Wheels & Carbon Centre Caps
Tyres	235/40 ZR17 Pirelli P Zero
Body	WR car-type front grill and bumper WR car-type STi foglight cover WR car-type body coloured side skirts WR car-type rear bumper WR car-type adjustable rear wing with brake light at boot level. Aluminium Front Bonnet. Cherry Red Front Grille Emblem (6 stars) Front & Rear Sticker (22B-STi) Coloured coded side under skirt, rear spoiler, bumper and front spoiler
Interior	Brushed aluminium instrument panel cover Auto air-conditioner Brushed aluminium front console
Steering Wheel	Nardi shock absorbent leather (without Air Bag)
Seats	Original design Suede (Artificial) Front Bucket Seat & Rear Seat
Serial Plate	Serial Number Plate

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TOP SPEED
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Make     : Subaru
Model     : Impreza STI 22B

Tyre Size             : 235/40R17 (61.98 cm)
Redzone RPM         : 7000
Final Reduction Gear     : 4.444

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Gear Ratio
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1st     : 3.083
2nd     : 2.062
3rd     : 1.545
4th     : 1.151
5th     : 0.825

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Speed & RPM
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1st     : 59.69Kmh / 37.07Mph @ 7000 RPM
2nd     : 89.25Kmh / 55.43Mph @ 7000 RPM
3rd     : 119.11Kmh / 73.98Mph @ 7000 RPM
4th     : 159.88Kmh / 99.31Mph @ 7000 RPM
5th     : 223.06Kmh / 138.55Mph @ 7000 RPM

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110 KM/H
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Make     : Subaru
Model     : Impreza STI 22B

Tyre Size             : 235/40R17 (61.98 cm)
Redzone RPM         : 7000
Final Reduction Gear     : 4.444

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Gear Ratio
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1st     : 3.083
2nd     : 2.062
3rd     : 1.545
4th     : 1.151
5th     : 0.825

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Speed & RPM
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1st     : 110.00Kmh / 68.32Mph @ 12890 RPM
2nd     : 110.00Kmh / 68.32Mph @ 8620 RPM
3rd     : 110.00Kmh / 68.32Mph @ 6460 RPM
4th     : 110.00Kmh / 68.32Mph @ 4810 RPM
5th     : 110.00Kmh / 68.32Mph @ 3450 RPM

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