2003 Subaru WRX
Our 2003 Subaru WRX sedan is new to the fleet, but we’re familiar with the breed. We’ve loved the turbocharged flat-four with all-wheel drive configuration as a wagon, but wanted to try the slightly lighter, stiffer sedan version for this project. So far, it’s being used as a daily driver and as an entry-level autocross trainer. We’re looking for suggestions with this project, so drop us a line and let us know what you think we should do with it next.
Even the nicest early model WRX’s should be available under the $10,000 across the country, with high-mileage cars or examples with mechanical needs available for much less. These cars were hugely popular with enthusiasts, so many of those available on the used market have already seen some level of modification. We chose to start with one that was completely stock; some previously modified cars may represent a bargain for the parts they already have, while others will be a nightmare of problems from poorly executed changes. We wanted to document the whole process, so it made more sense to avoid the risks and start with an unmolested example.
Latest Updates
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Studly Subaru Jun 9, 2011
A little testing leads to a big headache.
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Piping-Hot Performance Jun 21, 2010
A full-court press on our Subaru’s exhaust system.
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WRX Goes to Work May 28, 2010
We figure out where we’re at and where we’re going with our Subaru WRX project.
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Taking Stock Dec 4, 2009
We evaluate the condition of our new WRX project car.
2003 Subaru WRX Specs:
- Body type:
- Sedan
- Country of origin:
- Japan
- 0-60 time:
- 5.7 seconds
- Displacement:
- 1994cc
- Stock horsepower:
- 227 bhp @ 6000 rpm
- Torque:
- 217 lb.-ft @ 4000 rpm
- Engine configuration:
- flat-4
- Transmission:
- 5-speed manual
- Drivetrain configuration:
- All-wheel drive
- Brakes:
- disc/disc
- Bolt pattern:
- 5x100
- Body width:
- None in.
- Curb weight:
- 3085 lbs.
- Wheelbase:
- None in.
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