So how does the P1 compare to the UK turbo, and the various Sti models? What are the differences in the specifications?
Feature | P1 | UK/Euro/Aus | STi | STi R |
Body | 2 door | 4 or 5 door | 4 or 5 door | 2 door |
Colour coded side skirts | yes | no | yes | yes |
Rear windows extra tint | no | no | no | yes |
Electric foldback mirrors | no | no | yes | yes |
Electric aerial | no | no | yes | no |
Auxillary lights | Hella driving | Fog | Option | Option |
Rear wash/wipe on saloon | yes | no | yes | yes |
Headlamp washers | yes | yes (UK) | no | no |
Aluminium bonnet | yes | no | yes | yes |
ABS | yes | yes | yes | no |
Wheel size | 205/45/17 | 205/50/16 | 205/50/16 | 205/50/16 |
Interior | RHD only | RHD & LHD | RHD only | RHD only |
Rev. counter/speedo layout | Speed centre in mph, Rev counter (smaller) to right | Speed centre in mph, Rev counter (smaller) to right | Rev counter centre, Speed (smaller) to right in kph | Rev counter centre, Speed (smaller) to right in kph |
Alcantera cloth seats | yes | no | yes | yes |
Bright switch | yes | yes (UK) | no | no |
Climate control/ air conditioning | manual air con. | manual air con. option | auto climate control | auto climate control |
Power output | 280ps | 215ps | 280ps | 280ps |
Redline | 8000 | 7000 | 8000 | 8000 |
STi engine | yes | no | yes | yes |
Intercooler water spray | no | no | no | yes |
Electronic centre differential | no | no | no | yes |
Exhaust exit pipe | single | twin | single | single |
No. catalysts | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Gear 1st | 3.166 | 3.454 | 3.166 | 3.083 |
Gear 2nd | 1.882 | 1.947 | 1.882 | 2.062 |
Gear 3rd | 1.296 | 1.366 | 1.296 | 1.545 |
Gear 4th | 0.972 | 0.972 | 0.972 | 1.151 |
Gear 5th | 0.738 | 0.738 | 0.738 | 0.825 |
Gear reverse | 3.333 | 3.333 | 3.333 | 3.333 |
Gear final | 4.444 | 3.9 front 3.545 rear | 4.444 | 4.444 |
Quickshift | yes | no | no | yes |
Front strut brace | yes | no | yes | yes |
Aluminium lower suspension arms | no | no | yes | yes |
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