Over in the Japan, the Impreza WRX STI was always powered by the legendary 2.0-litre 'EJ207' engine
Compared to locally-delivered 2.5-litre cars, these JDM 2.0-litre versions hit harder, are more reliable and respond better to modification
Performance cars have many important attributes – but powertrain is easily one of the most important.
Subaru built two core versions of its WRX STI: a 2.5-litre ‘EJ257’ for export market showrooms, and a 227kW/422Nm 2.0-litre ‘EJ207’ for its own home market.
Between crappy head gaskets and poorly-sealing piston rings, export-spec EJ257 2.5-litre motors were never your first choice – but sadly were your only choice.
Until now. Over in Japan, Subaru built the Impreza WRX STI with the legendary 2.0-litre ‘Ej207’ engine right up until 2022. That means this car – differing from the local Australian one – has that awesome two-litre / six-speed / DCCD powertrain.
These 2.0-litre-powered cars wind-up hard and honestly remind us of a warmed-up SR20DET in terms of power delivery.
This is the same engine that debuted in the mighty Legacy RS with Colin McRae in World Rally, and also ran for over 20-years with continual refinement and upgrades. It is legendary stuff, and the engine we all know and love dear from Subaru.
Where the previous GD-generation WRX STIs are steadily increasing in price in Japan, the single-generation ‘GRB’ hatchback model with exactly the same running gear represents great buying at present.
You get the same flavour, a better chassis, and to us, far better looks.
Get in whilst you can.
The car pictured – 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI (EJ207)
Our Subaru Impreza was built in August 2008 and is a ‘WRX STI’ model finished in ’51E’ Aspen White.
That means it’s powered by the epic 2.0-litre straight-six ‘Ej207’ engine with 227kW power, 442Nm torque, and a six-speed manual transmission with adjustable ‘DCCD’ all-wheel drive system.
It’s a smart example overall that’s never been repaired or repainted and was graded ‘4C’ in Japan.
Export certificate and Japanese paperwork available to view on request.
Specification Breakdown
Quick facts of the car pictured be found here:
- 2008 Subaru WRX STI
- 108,626km
- ’51E’ – Aspen White
- 2.0-litre EJ207 turbo flat-four
- 227kW/422Nm
- Six-speed manual / adjustable DCCD / all-wheel drive
- Factory specification: adjustable locking centre differential (DCCD), keyless entry and start, illuminated STI logo on centre console, climate control.
- Japanese de-registration paperwork and auction paperwork available.
- Price is for the vehicle landed and complied in Australia
24 drivers pushed three EJ207-powered Legacy Sedans 24 hours a day, for 18-days straight, at speeds topping 145 mph, crushing international records along the way.Subaru Japan
