cheers folks!
i know this may be a tad off topic for this forum, but im trying to find information on the impreza 22b, mostly the uk official import. There seems to
be no definite info on these anywhere.
anyone know anything about these?
cheers!
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Originally posted by A1
i know this may be a tad off topic for this forum, but im trying to find information on the impreza 22b, mostly the uk official import. There seems to be no definite info on these anywhere.
anyone know anything about these?
cheers!
Direct from the wealth of 'mostly' reliable knowlege - wikipedia.
22B STi (03/98 – 08/98)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.[7] 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. (Note internal Subaru material states the block comes from a V3 EJ20G NOT the EJ22G
as most think. Also the intake manifold and heads were from the V4 EJ20K) 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.
The origin of the name 22B has often been debated. Many assume 22 referred to the 2.2 liter displacement and the B was for the Bilstein suspension.
This would correlate with the idea that Subaru sells a Legacy Spec B, where the B represents the Bilstein suspension. Others believe that 22B was
meant to represent the much recognized 555 decal (555 is a tobacco company that was a major sponsor for Subaru in the WRC) on the WRC car as 22B is a
hexadecimal representation of the decimal number, 555.
It must be noted that the 22B STi that is supposed to be #13 was never given the plaque. Subaru of America imported #13 to be used as a press car.
Three 22B STis were given the #000 plaque, 2 went to the World Rally car drivers for Subaru at the time Colin McRae and Nicky Grist, with the third
being used by Subaru Japan as their press car. It was widely rumored David Lapworth of Prodrive owned the third #000 car, however he actually owned
#400.[8]
22B Type UK (1998)16 of the 'export' 22Bs (see above) were modified by Prodrive, with longer gear ratios, UK specification lights and
an official 3 year warranty. Because 50 22Bs had already been imported privately into the UK, Subaru UK had to wait until 1999 to register the 22B
Type UKs under the VCA's Single Vehicle Approval scheme. The price was £39,950, approximately the same price that grey import 22Bs were being
sold for.
[Edited on 18/1/11 by loggyboy]
does anybody know where the 350hp thing comes from? seems lots of people think its just got 276...
cheers folks!
plenty of info here.... http://bbs.22b.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi
jon
I would expect the 276 comes from the Jap limit on HP, production cars arent (werent?) allowed to have more than 276bhp, so manufacturers just lied on
the offical paperwork!
http://www.caranddriver.com/news/car/05q1/japan_dumps_276-hp_pact-car_news
[Edited on 18/1/11 by loggyboy]