Hello,
Returning to this forum after a while away i'm blown away by the different terminology used, the different models and special editions of impreza, the different block's IE Closed Deck CDB, EJ20, 2.1, EJ257 etc etc etc.
I just wondered if there was a thread that explains all the differences and references to all the different phrases.
I mean i'm obviously no expert, and if these phrases confuse me then they must confuse others too.
I bet a lot of people are scared to ask, not that this isn't a friendly community.

So i'll ask, put myself out there a bit and ask a few questions....make a few statements and stand back see if i'm shot down in flames and hopefully it will be explained where i'm wrong.

If different bits of useless information is added I'll put it all together.....

So here goes......


Different Chassis'

1993-


1997-


1999-


2001-


2003-


2008-

Thanks to The Trooper for the scoobypedia link.

Classic


Facelift


Blobeye


Bugeye? Thanks Daphne01


Hawkeye


2 DOORS... (P1, Type R and 22B)

P1


TYPE R


22B


Other editions...

RA


TERZO


RB5


SPEC C


WR1


RA-R


Engine's

List of "all" Subaru Engines - Thanks CrewJ
http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/show....php?t=1068107

Table will not display properly on VB.

EJ20 - 2 litre engine as used in the impreza, legacy.
2.1 stroker - EJ20 engine bored out to 92.5mm with EJ257 crank.
CDB - Closed deck block considered the strongest engine block.
http://www.cgperformance.com/subaru_block.htm

Open Deck


Closed

 

There's literally hundreds of Imprezas. I doubt you'll get a thread with all models listed with pictures. There is a thread with the majority of the models though.

NASIOC have a pretty good Wiki;
http://wiki.nasioc.com/wiki/Main_Page

As do ISN but it seems to be down right now.

 

As far as major revisions go (in terms of looks anyway) you forgot about our dear friend the bug. Trouble starts with all the variants and the worsens with non uk spec (ie JDM).

Is there any area of knowledge you are after in particular?

As you said, most people seem really friendly and happy to help on here.

Good luck

John

 

Scoobypedia is pretty good.

www.scoobypedia.co.uk

 

The Bug pic is in the OP.

 

Have a look at the JDM specs and the engines are listed from 93?

What is it your after specifically?

 

I think OP has added the bug picture after Daphne pointed out its absence.

 

probably innacurrate....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subaru_Impreza

 

I never miss the mingers!! Glad I got in there early cos you want to know stuff I have no clue about!