The RA was a special package available through Suburu’s Technical International (STi) that was only produced in limited quantities for the Japanese market.
It was a fully equipped version of the 2.0 liter WRX STi spec C and took advantage of the stripped out spec C car, but with luxuries like Auto AC and electric folding mirrors. Their EJ20 enignes were finely tuned to produce to 280 bhp thanks to a larger FHI Turchager, exhaust and other engine tuning.
A large array of STi accessories came with the Type RA including a carbon-fiber wing, carbon fiber front splitter, new suspension, new pedals, BBS wheels and a sports shifter. Other small details included Sports ABS, Strut Bars, 17 inch brake package, intercooler water splay with 12 liter tank, transmission oil cooler, engine oil cooler, 21mm stabilizer bars a quick ratio steering rack.
Inside the RA had sports seats, SRS steering wheel with STi cherry red stitch, leather wrapped shift knob, sports pedals with aluminum pads, full auto air conditioning, STi bucket type front sport seats.
Outside the RA had an aluminum hood and trunk, STi front skirt, corner spoilers, Fog lamp covers with STi stickers, a roof ventilator, large rear spoiler, rear diffuser and exclusive decals.
Only 400 RAs were produced and all were sold in the Japanese market.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| engine | EJ20 Boxer-4 |
| position | Front |
| aspiration | Ball Bearing FHI Turbocharger |
| valvetrain | DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl w/AVCS Variable Valve Timing |
| fuel feed | Electronic Injection |
| displacement | 1994 cc / 121.7 in³ |
| bore | 92 mm / 3.62 in |
| stroke | 75 mm / 2.95 in |
| power | 205.8 kw / 276 bhp @ 6400 rpm |
| specific output | 138.42 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 198.56 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 412 nm / 303.9 ft lbs @ 4400 rpm |
| body / frame | Unit Steel w/Aluminum Hood |
| driven wheels | 4WD w/Driver Controlled Center Differential, Helical Front LSD, Rear Mechanical LSD |
| front tires | 235/45ZR17 POTENZA RE070 |
| rear tires | 235/45ZR17 POTENZA RE070 |
| front brakes | Ventilated Discs w/Super Sports ABS, EBD |
| f brake size | mm / in |
| rear brakes | Ventilated Discs w/Super Sports ABS, EBD |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| front wheels | F 43.2 x 20.3 cm / 17 x 8 in |
| rear wheels | R 43.2 x 20.3 cm / 17 x 8 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion w/Variable Assist |
| f suspension | MacPherson Struts w/Aluminum Lateral Link, Low Coil Springs, 4 Step Dampers, 21mm Anti-Roll Bar |
| r suspension | MacPherson Struts w/Aluminum Lateral Link, Tailing Link, Low Coil Springs, 4 Step Dampers, 21mm Anti-Roll Bar |
| curb weight | 1390 kg / 3064 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2540 mm / 100 in |
| front track | 1495 mm / 58.9 in |
| rear track | 1505 mm / 59.3 in |
| length | 4425 mm / 174.2 in |
| width | 1740 mm / 68.5 in |
| height | 1410 mm / 55.5 in |
| transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.636:1, 2.375:1, 1.761:1, 1.346:1, 0.971:1, 0.756:1, :1 |
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