David’s Impreza P1 — Project Overview
David uses his Impreza P1 for track days, and in 2009 suffered a big-end failure while on the track at Brands Hatch. Scooby Projects supplied and fitted a hand-built, bespoke EJ20 closed-deck engine with a 2.1 stroker kit.
Specification
| Vehicle: | 2000 Subaru Impreza P1 |
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| Applied Model: | GM8HKED (Vehicle number 552 of 1000) |
| Date of first registration: | 2000 |
| Engine: | Subaru EJ20 closed deck fitted with 2.1 stroker kit (450 bhp) Horizontal opposition 4-cylinder, 16-valve DOHC, Turbo, petrol |
| Performance: | 4.8 sec 0–60 mph*, max speed 155 mph* |
| Transmission: | Five-speed manual, AWD |
* Quoted performance figures are for the standard Impreza P1 which produced 280bhp. David’s car has had a 450bhp engine rebuild so should be significantly quicker.