[Neek]

I mean I know I have one (MY01 RS2.5) but what the heck does the GC8 designation actually stand for?



I guess comedic answers to this question would be welcome as well...

 

[HondaH8er]

It's from the VIN of the car, but not neciserilly on your VIN. I think that GC8 designation is the WRX sedan VIN description over in Japan for the WRX's that look like the 2.5RS. So people just call it a GC8, since it's easier than saying "the previous generation Impreza." Did that make any sense? Anyways, it's something like that.

 

[Neek]

Makes sense....

but I'm not satisfied...

I mean we all use the term, doesn't anyone know exactly what this alphanumeral designation come from

My mind continues to be boggled.

 

[BigElm]

The "GC8" is a model code from Subaru to distinguish the Impreza RS and Impreza WRX or just Impreza. In Japan, the WRX already existed with the 'prior model design' (GC8)...Unfortunately, it wasn't until the new age Impreza (WRX) came out here...but because in Japan, WRX always existed before it came to the US, the distinguish by codes between the two; thus GC8 - pre 02.

Hope this helps....:nuetron:

 

[STiShawn]

GC8= Great Car, 8 year lifespan..

 

[10th Warrior]

its the chassis code IIRC

 

[Guest]

grr. did you look for the answer at all? :boxer:

http://www.rs25.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1723