Brief WRX history: The 2002 227hp Impreza WRX finally arrived in the US/Canada in March 2001.

A turbo-charged all wheel drive sedan or wagon, the WRX has been a top World Rally car since it's inception.
Introduced in 1993, the Impreza has consistently been top rated and there were few major changes
until the 2002 models.

For more information on US Imprezas, including the WRX please pick the year archive I current
 

The car is expected to arrive June, 2003

Quantity

This is going to be a limited production vehicle.
Dealers will be allocated a certain number of STi
Rumors have it at 300 per month for the entire USA, and there are almost 600 dealers, so no dealer will get a lot

Prices are not yet available, but rumors have them between $32-35,000

Subaru says: "The 2.5-liter turbocharged powerplant is the largest displacement engine ever installed in a WRX STi model and is exclusive to the North American market.
It is the most powerful 4-cylinder engine available in the US.
Until now, STi-badged Subaru vehicles had been available only in select world markets.
The success of the WRX prompted strong demand from American consumers for an even more extreme-performance version of this car. As a result, the U.S.-market Impreza WRX STi gives up nothing compared to models offered in Europe, Japan and other markets and in some ways offers more performance."

ENGINE, MECHANICALS
Engine	2.5L boxer 4cylinder Turbocharged, intercooled Forged aluminum alloy pistons Cast iron cylinder liners Reinforced "semi-closed deck" alloy block Forged high-carbon steel connecting rods Sodium filled exhaust valves AVCS (Active Valve Control System) variable valve timing optimizes the engine's volumetric efficiency throughout the rev band
Horsepower/torque	300hp@6000 rpm, 300ft torque@4000rpm
Intercooler	Enlarged Air-Intake Hood scoop Water-Sprayed intercooler: manually operated hood-scoop water spray provides additional cooling to the intercooler
Bore/Stroke	99.5 x 79mm, 3.92 x 3.11"
Engine Compression	8.2:1
Transmission:	All Wheel Drive 6spd manual with transmission cooler, STi shift knob "SureTrac" Limited-slip front axle Mechanical Limited-slip rear axle Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCS)
Transmission Gear Ratios	1st: 3.636, 2nd: 2.375, 3rd: 1.761 4th:1.346, 5th:0.971, reverse: 3.545
Fuel system	LEV: Low Emission  50 state certified 91 Octane minimum (Premium Fuel) MFI: multi-port sequential fuel injection with multi-spray injectors Resin composite intake manifold 15.9 US gallons
Throttle	Electronic Drive by Wire
Exhaust	Large, single-outlet tailpipe
Fluids	Engine oil: 5qts w/ filter Engine Coolant: 8.1 Qts
Suspension, Front	Sport-tuned independent McPherson-type inverted, alloy lower L-arms, liquid filler rear bushings, cross-member stiffener bar, stabilizer bar
Suspension, Rear	Sport-tuned suspension McPerson-type inverted struts with coil springs, cross-member stiffener plates, trailing arms, twin parallel links, stabilizer bar
Brakes: type	Super Sport Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) EBD: Electronic Brake-force Distribution independently controls brake forces at each wheel, optimizing the braking ability during hard cornering-resulting in reduced understeer. EBD also provides a more precise control of braking pressure between the front and rear wheels based on the vehicle load to improve stopping distances and stability
Brakes: hardware	Brembo Disc brakes Front Discs: 12.7" diameter,  1.2" thick, Four-piston, fixed-position calipers. Rear Discs: 12.3" diameter,  .8" thick, Two-piston, fixed-position calipers.
Steering	Quick ratio Rack and Pinion, engine-speed controlled variable power assist, load sensing valve and variable capacity power steering pump steering, Leather Momo STi wheel
Steering ratio	15.0:1 (WRX = 16.5-1) Turns, lock-to-lock 3.0 Turning Radius: 3.54'
WheelsTires	17" BBS alloy (17x7.5jj), 225/45ZR17 Bridgestone Potenza RE070 Summer/Directional Wheels may be Gold Tinted depending on exterior color, this TBD
Headlights	4 High Intensity Discharge (HID) with smoke tinted covers.  Manually height adjustable from inside

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DIMENSIONS INTERIOR - EXTERIOR FEATURES SAFETY COLORS
Dimensions, Exterior	Wheelbase: 100.0 Length: 173.4 Height: 56.7 Width: 68.1 Track front/rear 58.7"/58.5 Ground Clearance 5.7" Curb Weight TBD
Dimensions, Interior	Headroom: 38.6 Legroom front/rear 53.3/51.9 Shoulder Room front /rear: 52.7/52.9 Trunk: 11.0 cf EPA total interior volume: 98.6cf
Interior features	Air conditioning Power windows Power door locks Power  mirrors, body colored, fold-able Cruise control Keyless remote entry Dual Trip odometers Dual map lights STi shift knob Aluminum alloy pedals with non-slip rubber grips Blue carpet Floor mats, STi logo
Dashboard	Dark gray metallic interior trim Alumimun trimmed guages, red needle 9,000-rpm center tachometer with STi logo Adjustable tachometer redline buzzer 160-mph speedometer DCCD display (driver controlled center diff) Fuel and temperature gauges
Stereo	optional- port or dealer installed
Seats	Driver's side height adjustable seat Blue Ecsaine® fabric seat insets
Steering Wheel	3-spoke Subaru World Rally Team (SWRT)  Leather-wrapped STi logo Momo steering wheel, red/black stitching Tilt adjustment
Wipers	Variable intermittent
Exterior Features	Front corner spoiler Rear STi spoiler, STi side body colored ground effects Wide Flared Front Fenders and rear quarter panels
Safety	Dual Front airbags  Front head/chest Side Airbags  Height adjustable shoulder-belt anchors  Front seatbelt pre-tensioners and force limiters  Integrated one-piece front see-through head-rests  Re-inforeced door  Front Crumple zones  5mph Bumpers  Trunk release, ez-see interior release handle  Rubber grips on the aluminum alloy pedals LATCH Child Seat Attachment System
Colors	to be confirmed WR Blue (gold wheels) Black Silver White (gold wheels)

Links and etc
(rumors, facts, opinions)

Edmunds.com
Impreza.net
Links a whole page of links: Links swapped

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WRX and STi comparison   be sure to check my WRX page for full specs
model	WRX sedan and wagon	STi sedan
Price	tba	tba
Engine	2.0L 4cylinder intercooled 227hp@6000rpm, 217 ft@4000rpm	2.5L 4 cylinder intercooled with water spray cool-down Variable Valve Timing,  300hp@6000rpm, 300ft@4000rpm
Transmission	manual: 5spd, full time awd, mechanical limited slip rear axle automatic: VTD electronic awd, mechanical limited slip rear axle	Manual: 6spd with tranmission cooler, awd, front SureTrac limited slip, mechanical rear limited slip, DCCD driver controlled center differential Automatic: no available
Brakes	4 wheel anti-lock Front: 11.4" vented twin-caliper piston. Rear: 10.3" solid disc	4 wheel anti-lock Front disc: 12.7" 4 piston calipers Rear disc: 12.3" 2 piston calipers
Weight
comfort	power windows, locks, mirrors air cond cruise variable wipers rear defroster fog lights stereo CD	power windows, locks, mirrors air cond cruise variable wipers rear defroster HID Zenon headlights, driver controlled aiming
Safety	front and side airbags LATCH child seat system	front and side airbags LATCH child seat system

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