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Subaru Impreza WRX GE/GH chassis (2008-2012) 3rd Generation

The 3rd Generation GE/GH chassis Subaru Impreza WRX range was redesigned for the 2008 model which is based on a Subaru Leagacy platform. The hatchback body style for the STI and WRX was a completely different look for the WRX. Designed to introduce the WRX to a wider range of people.
Subaru Impreza WRX 3rd generation

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX

The 2008 Subaru WRX had an increase in size, stiffness, and safety equipment, the car's weight is similar to the previous chassis. The 2008 model is 180.3 inches long (up 4.5 inches). The wheelbase is expanded from 99.4 to 103.1 inches, and the car is 1.4 inches taller, at 58.1 inches. Width (68.5 inches) is unchanged, but hip and shoulder room have improved, and there are now 95 cubic feet of interior space, compared with 88. Despite the gains in size and room, the Subaru WRX weighs virtually the same as the previous model.

The engine used is still the EJ255, although boost pressure is down to 11.9 psi, but still creates peak power and torque numbers identical to the outgoing WRX's. The difference is all 224 horses and 226 pound-feet are available 800 rpm earlier.

2009 Subaru Impreza WRX

  

For the 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX the suspension was stiffened with parts from the STI model, the EJ25 engine received a boost of 41 horsepower by swapping the previous TD04 turbo to an IHI VF52. The 2009 WRX model also received an aerodynamic package and an updated mesh grill with WRX badge and darker more aggressive wheels with Dunlop SP Sport 01 summer performance tires.

2011 Subaru Impreza WRX

  

The 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX model has recieved an exterior update giving it a widebody look similiar to the STI. Also the addition of quad muffler tips with diffuser marketed to attract younger buyers. The 2011 WRX has gained an approximately 1.5-inch (38 mm) increase in front and rear track, firmer rear sub-frame bushings and wider 17-inch wheels and tires all to give it better grip and handling. The 2011 model year may be the rarest ever released due to the recent disasters in Japan.