2002-2003 Subaru WRX Specifications
Factory specifications for the 2002-2003 Subaru Impreza WRX sedan (GDA) and wagon (GGA), the first WRX officially sold in the U.S. See our chassis code reference for the rest of the family, and the 2004 WRX STI specifications for its big brother.
Engine
| Engine Model | EJ205 |
| Engine Type | Horizontally Opposed, 4 Cylinder, Intercooled Turbo |
| Engine Layout | Longitudinal |
| Displacement | 121.7 Cubic Inches (1,994cc) |
| Bore x Stroke | 3.62" x 2.95" (92.0mm x 75.0mm) |
| Turbocharger | Mitsubishi |
| Maximum Boost Pressure | 13.5 psi |
| Firing Order | 1 - 3 - 2 - 4 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.0 : 1 |
| Cylinder Block Material | Aluminum |
| Cylinder Head Material | Aluminum |
| Number of Piston Rings | (2) Pressure Rings, (1) Oil Control Ring |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves Per Cylinder |
| Alternator | Mitsubishi, 12V, 75A |
| Horsepower | 227 @ 6000 rpm |
| Torque (lb. ft.) | 217 @ 4000 rpm |
| Redline | 7000 rpm |
| Piston Speed @ Redline | 3441.6 Feet/Minute |
| Spark Plug | NGK PFR6G |
| Spark Plug Gap | 0.028"-0.031" (0.7-0.8mm) |
| Spark Plug Thread Size | 14 x 1.25mm |
Drivetrain
| Manual | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox Layout | Longitudinal | |
| Forward Gears | 5 | 4 |
| Clutch | Dry Single Plate Diaphragm | N/A |
| Clutch Type | Pull Type | N/A |
| Diaphragm Set Load | 830 Kg (1,830 Lbs) | N/A |
| Clutch Disc O.D. x I.D. x Thickness | 230 x 150 x 3.5mm | N/A |
| Clutch Release Lever Ratio | 1.7 | N/A |
| Clutch Pedal Full Stroke | 130-135mm | N/A |
| 1st Gear | 3.454 | 2.785 |
| 2nd Gear | 1.947 | 1.545 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.366 | 1.000 |
| 4th Gear | 0.972 | 0.694 |
| 5th Gear | 0.738 | N/A |
| Reverse | 3.333 | 2.272 |
| Final Drive | 3.900 | 4.111 |
Chassis
| Sedan | Wagon | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Length | 173.4" | |
| Overall Height | 56.7" | 57.7" |
| Overall Width | 68.1" | 66.7" |
| Weight, Total (MT) | 3,075 lbs. | 3,155 lbs. |
| Weight, Front | 1,820 lbs. | 1,820 lbs. |
| Weight, Rear | 1,255 lbs. | 1,335 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 99.4" | |
| Tread, Front | 58.5" | 57.7" |
| Tread, Rear | 58.1" | 57.3" |
| Ground Clearance | 6.1" | |
| Wheels | 16" x 6.5", Cast Aluminum Alloy | |
| Wheel Offset | +55mm | |
| Wheel Bolt Pattern | 5 x 100mm | |
| Tires | 205/55R16 | |
| Tires, Original Equipment | Bridgestone RE92 | |
Suspension
| Sedan | Wagon | |
|---|---|---|
| Front | Independent, MacPherson Strut, Coil Spring | |
| Front Stabilizer Bar Diameter | 20mm | |
| Front Camber | -0° 25' | -0° 20' |
| Front Caster | 3° 35' | |
| Rear | Independent, Dual Link, Coil Spring | |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar Diameter | 20mm | 17mm |
| Rear Camber | -1° 30' | -1° 20' |
Brakes
| Front | Rear | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Ventilated Disc | Disc |
| Disc Diameter | 294mm (11.57") | 266mm (10.47") |
| Effective Disc Diameter | 247mm (9.72") | 230mm (9.06") |
| Disc Thickness Service Limit | 22mm (0.87") | 8.5mm (0.335") |
| Disc Runout Service Limit | 0.075mm (0.0030") | 0.07mm (0.0028") |
| Pad Dimensions | 112.3mm L x 33.7mm W x 11mm Thick | 82.4mm L x 33.7mm W x 9mm Thick |
| Proportioning Valve Split Point | 1,961 kPa (285 psi) | |
| Proportioning Valve Reducing Ratio | 0.3 | |
Capacities
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 US Gallons |
| Engine Oil | 4.8 US Quarts |
| Transmission Oil | 3.7 US Quarts (Auto Trans: 10.0 US Quarts) |
| Power Steering Fluid | 0.7 US Quarts |
| Engine Coolant | 8.1 US Quarts (Auto Trans: 8.0 US Quarts) |
| Brake Fluid | 16.9 US Fluid Ounces |
| Clutch Fluid | 2.4 US Fluid Ounces |
| Rear Differential | 0.8 US Quarts |