http://www.iwoc.co.uk/my2001e.htmlhttp://www.iwoc.co.uk/my2001b.htmlhttp://www.iwoc.co.uk/my2001c.htmlMY2001 - Year 2001 New Age Impreza
Blue black WRX WRX in Blue Black Mica.
Details....
No coupe, only 4 and 5 door models. The WRC will be based upon the 4 door.
70kg heavier, most of which is at the front.
Stiffer body.
5mm longer wheel base.
5 door does NOT get the wider wheel arches and is thus reduced track
4 door 40mm wider.
Overall length increased by 55mm.
Height increased by 30mm.
Front suspension strut, rear dual link strut.
Front mounted cold air intake for the air filter box which takes the air from the front edge of the bonnet.
News on the UK specification are as follows are....
5 door gets a full sized spare on TS and GX
5 door gets an umbrella storage area (eh?)
Side airbags on the 4 door not on the 5
Sports seats with side support on the (wait for it) 5 door but not on the 4
From Spring 2001 - rally style bucket seats on 4 door as no cost option (but lose side airbags)
Roof height has been increased 35mm in the 4 door and 60mm in the 5.
Single slot CD radio cassette in a double DIN size unit on WRX
Aircon- proper climate control this time on GX and WRX.
Drilled pedals
Outside temperature gauge
Heated mirrors
Central sun visor
Proper inertia centre rear seat belt
Drop down arm rest on the rear seat
17" wheels wearing 215/45 rubber (5 double spokes) on WRX.
Alloy front suspension arms
11% bigger intercooler
+1Nm peak torque (at 400rpm lower)
Same power output
Front brakes the same but rear are now twin piston opposed caliper ventilated
0-60mph given as 5.9sec
3rd cat between manifold and turbo
50/50 power split front/rear
Thatcham 1 with remote locking on all models including the 1.6TS
We get the less likeable headlight as predicted. Gas discharge might be added at a later date.
Aluminium bonnet on WRX
Colours available....mica red, silver, a dark blue, green, sonic blue and black mica (with a blue fleck).
Optional interior items - wood effect dash anyone?
Optional exterior items lifted from the STi catalogue no less such as front and rear lip spoilers, sports grille etc.
Optional wheels and even upgraded suspension! Note this is even before Prodrive start offering goodies.
Price Ј500 more than the outgoing model but you get air con, 17in wheels and a CD player thrown in.
Rear windows on the Japanese models at least, are deep tinted like the WRX STi Type R.
Australian market to get CD as standard...UK also!
The following table compares the published specifications for the UK versions of the older MY2000 to the New Age WRX MY2001.