Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Specifications

This list is my attempt to point out the differences between the various versions of the Subaru Impreza Outback Sport. For other details not listed here, please try Carpoint.com and Joe Spitz' Info Site. Note that there are several errors at the latter.

Please email me with corrections and/or additions. At the moment, I need corrections for the 1995 and 1996 models, and the EJ22 series letter for the Phase II engines.

I will expand this list to include other Impreza's as time goes on. Next will be likely be Impreza L Wagons. I've started with the Outback Sport simply because I have one, and have compiled a significant amount of information on them.

Model Year 1995 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001
Trim Outback Sport Outback Sport Outback Sport Outback Sport Outback Sport Outback Sport Outback Sport Outback Sport
Front Sway Bar (mm) 18? 19 19 19 19 19 19 19
Rear Sway Bar (mm) None 13 13 13 13 13 13 13
Engine EJ18S EJ22E EJ22E EJ22E EJ22E EJ22? Phase II EJ22? Phase II EJ22? Phase II
HP @ rpm 110 @ 5600 135 @ 5400 135 @ 5400 137 @ 5400 137 @ 5400 142 @ 5600 142 @ 5600 142 @ 5600
Torque (ft•lbs) @ rpm 110 @ 4400 143 @ 4400 143 @ 4400 145 @ 4400 145 @ 4400 149 @ 3600 149 @ 3600 149 @ 3600
Displacement (cc) 1820 2212 2212 2212 2212 2212 2212 2212
Bore X Stroke (in. X in.) 3.46 X 2.95 3.81 X 2.95 3.81 X 2.95 3.81 X 2.95 3.81 X 2.95 3.81 X 2.95 3.81 X 2.95 3.81 X 2.95
Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1 9.5:1 9.7:1 9.7:1 9.7:1 9.7:1 9.7:1
Transmission 5MT 4EAT 5MT/4EAT 5MT/4EAT 5MT/4EAT 5MT/4EAT 5MT/4EAT 5MT/4EAT
Front brakes 10.1" vented disc 10.1" vented disc 10.1" vented disc 10.1" vented disc 10.1" vented disc 10.1" vented disc 10.1" vented disc 10.1" vented disc
Rear brakes 9.0" drum 9.0" drum? 10.1" solid disc 9.0" drum 9.0" drum 9.0" drum 9.0" drum 9.0" drum
ABS N N? Y Y Y Y Y Y
Fuel Capacity (US Gal) 13.2 13.2 13.2 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9
Standard Wheel Type * Steel 14 x 5 1/2JJ Steel 14 x 5 1/2JJ Steel 14 x 5 1/2JJ Steel 15 x 6JJ Steel 15 x 6JJ Steel 15 x 6JJ Steel 15 x 6JJ Steel 15 x 6JJ
Wheel Covers * Twist-n-Lok Twist-n-Lok Twist-n-Lok Twist-n-Lok Snap-in Snap-in Snap-in Snap-in
Tire Size 185/70R14 185/70R14 185/70R14 205/60R15 205/60R15 205/60R15 205/60R15 205/60R15

Hood Scoops

None None None Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) 0.31? 0.31? 0.31? 0.36 0.36 0.36 0.36 0.36?

0-60mph (sec)

? ? 10.0 9.0/10.1 9.0/10.1 9.5 9.5 9.5

1/4-mile (sec E.T.)

? ? 18.1 17.5 17.5 17.2 17.2 17.2

Notes

      Redesigned Interior, instrument panel, hood, headlamps, grill, bumper, shift linkage, "35% stiffer" chassis. Redesigned pistons, hydraulic to solid valve lifters, interference engine. Redesigned Interior (instrument panel, center console, door tweeters), 2nd generation air bags. Redesigned front grill, multi-reflector headlamps, "wide-spray" windshield washer nozzles, synchromesh added to 5th gear for 5MT, "more efficient" 4EAT, pre-wired for keyless entry. Standard rear top-mount and mid-mount spoilers, new titanium lower panel paint. Standard rear top-mount and mid-mount spoilers.

* Canadian models have standard 15 x 6JJ alloy wheels

Model Year 2002 2003 2004 2005
Trim Outback Sport Outback Sport Outback Sport Outback Sport
Front Sway Bar (mm) 19      
Rear Sway Bar (mm) 13      
Engine EJ25? Phase II EJ25? Phase II EJ25? Phase II EJ25? Phase II
HP @ rpm 165 @ 5600 165 @ 5600 165 @ 5600 165 @ 5600
Torque (ft•lbs) @ rpm 166 @ 4000 166 @ 4000 166 @ 4000 166 @ 4000
Displacement (cc) 2457 2457 2457 2457
Bore X Stroke (in. X in.) 3.92 X 3.11 3.92 X 3.11 3.92 X 3.11 3.92 X 3.11
Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1 10.0:1 10.0:1
Transmission 5MT/4EAT 5MT/4EAT 5MT/4EAT 5MT/4EAT
Front brakes 10.7" vented disc dual piston 10.7" vented disc dual piston 10.7" vented disc dual piston 10.7" vented disc dual piston
Rear brakes 9.0" drum 9.0" drum 10.1" solid disc 10.1" solid disc
ABS Y Y Y Y
Fuel Capacity (US Gal) 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9
Standard Wheel Type Alloy 16 x 6.5JJ Alloy 16 x 6.5JJ Alloy 16 x 6.5JJ Alloy 16 x 6.5JJ
Wheel Covers Center Cap Center Cap Center Cap Center Cap
Tire Size 205/55R16 205/55R16 205/55R16 205/55R16

Hood Scoops

None None None None
Coefficient of Drag (Cd) ? ? ? ?

0-60mph (sec)

8.2 8.2 8.2 8.2

1/4-mile (sec E.T.)

16.2 16.2 16.2 16.2

Notes

New Generation. New body style, interior, roof rack, LEV engine. "50% stiffer" chassis. Standard keyless entry and dual vanity mirrors. Restyled headlights and taillights, rearranged instrument panel. Electronic throttle control (throttle-by-wire). Rear disc brakes with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). New SE optional package: rear spoiler, leather shift knob & steering wheel, stereo and speaker upgrade, auto-dimming mirror/compass.

Last updated: 14 December 2004.

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