Verdict
A
BHP
276 bhp
0–60
5.4 s
Top speed
150 mph
MPG
20 mpg (US)
Used
$19,000-$57,000
Strengths
- The original WRX STI - JDM royalty
- Colin McRae 1995 WRC drivers title pedigree
- P1 (Prodrive) UK exclusive variant
Weaknesses
- Rust kills them
- JDM imports often heavily modified
- Cabin spartan
Notable tech
- First-gen Impreza WRX/STI (GC8)
- Bug-eye saloon body
- EJ20 / EJ207 turbo flat-four
- Permanent AWD with viscous centre / DCCD on STI
- P1 (Prodrive UK 2000) special edition - 280 cars
- Type R / 22B / Limited Edition variants
Common issues
- Rust on rear arches
- EJ20 turbo failure tuned
- Front strut tops
Engine derivatives
US-spec trims and engines offered across GC8's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.
2.0 turbo WRX
BHP215
Torque290 Nm
0–606.4 s
Top143 mph
MPG (US)22 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT
2.0 turbo STI
BHP276
Torque363 Nm
0–605.4 s
Top150 mph
MPG (US)20 mpg
DriveAWD
Gearbox5MT