1997 Subaru Impreza Specifications

Coupe Brighton 1.8L Manual AWD
MSRP based on Coupe Brighton 1.8L Manual AWD
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 24 mpg City/30 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas Flat 4 Cyl, 1.8L
EPA Class Sub Compact
Style Name Cpe Brighton 1.8L Manual AWD
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style 2dr Car
Transmission 5-speed manual transmission w/OD
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Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Sub Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2600-2795
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 43.1
Second Shoulder Room (in) 52.4
Passenger Volume (ft³) 84.4
Second Head Room (in) 36.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.0
Second Hip Room (in) 53.1
Front Head Room (in) 39.2
Second Leg Room (in) 32.5
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 51.8
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 55.5
Length, Overall (in) 172.2
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.7
Track Width, Front (in) 57.5
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 67.1
Liftover Height (in) NA
Wheelbase (in) 99.2
Track Width, Rear (in) 57.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 11.1

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 13.2
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 30
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 24

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas Flat 4 Cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 115 @ 5600
Displacement 1.8L/111
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 120 @ 4000
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Manual
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.97
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.11
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.95
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.42
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.78
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37
Clutch Size (in) 8.86
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.55
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.1 x 0.94
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 9 x 1.38
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 33.5
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) NA
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.2
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size 175/70R14
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 175/70R14
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Front Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.5
Spare Wheel Material NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Parallel Links
Suspension Type - Rear Strut-Type
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.75
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 30
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Lower L-Arms
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) NA
Suspension Type - Front Strut-Type
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 30

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5
Roadside Assistance Note Towing for warranty covered breakdowns

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 6.5
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 75
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 356
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 150
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1500
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Coupe Brighton 1.8L Manual AWD
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Coupe L 2.2L Manual AWD w/BL Equip
MSRP
$13,795
MSRP
$14,795
MSRP
$16,695
MSRP
$15,895
Gas Mileage
24 mpg City / 30 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
23 mpg City / 30 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
23 mpg City / 30 mpg Hwy
Gas Mileage
23 mpg City / 30 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Engine
Gas Flat 4 Cyl
Horsepower
115 @ 5600
Horsepower
137 @ 5400
Horsepower
137 @ 5400
Horsepower
137 @ 5400
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Transmission
Manual
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Manual
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