2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Announced!
01-06-2003, 04:35 PM
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Originally posted by solitaire
Assuming that all the performance numbers released by Subaru and Mitsubishi are acurate, it looks like the STi will indeed be king of the AWD turbos. But, I'm very interested to see what the final pricing will be like. If the STi comes out at (for example) $32,000, what will you be able to do to an Evo for the additional $3-4k? I don't really have a brand preference, and am more interested in buying the car that gives me the most for the money (since I'm not planning on buying for another year or so, anyway). It was a disappointment to not get the ACD on the Evo, so I hope the STi won't be too expensive. It should be very interesting to see how the real world performance numbers stack up on these cars (once they're both actually on the market).
Assuming that all the performance numbers released by Subaru and Mitsubishi are acurate, it looks like the STi will indeed be king of the AWD turbos. But, I'm very interested to see what the final pricing will be like. If the STi comes out at (for example) $32,000, what will you be able to do to an Evo for the additional $3-4k? I don't really have a brand preference, and am more interested in buying the car that gives me the most for the money (since I'm not planning on buying for another year or so, anyway). It was a disappointment to not get the ACD on the Evo, so I hope the STi won't be too expensive. It should be very interesting to see how the real world performance numbers stack up on these cars (once they're both actually on the market).
01-06-2003, 04:41 PM
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this is so sweet, the redline is at 9000rpm and whenever you switch on the car, the tach meter will swing to the redline for showing off the power 
From the subaru website, the specs are impressive and i'm pretty sure mitsubishi regretted every decision they have made about their Evo, maybe they'll fire their marketing analyst who said all the funky computer system wont be profitable at this side of the world.
GO Subaru!
the question is, to get it this year or wait for one year???
From the subaru website, the specs are impressive and i'm pretty sure mitsubishi regretted every decision they have made about their Evo, maybe they'll fire their marketing analyst who said all the funky computer system wont be profitable at this side of the world.
GO Subaru!
the question is, to get it this year or wait for one year???
01-06-2003, 04:43 PM
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The 2.5-liter horizontally opposed ("boxer") four-cylinder engine is based on a specially reinforced "semi-closed deck" engine block with forged aluminum alloy pistons, forged high-carbon steel connecting rods and sodium filled exhaust valves. This advanced powerplant incorporates Subaru AVCS (Active Valve Control System) variable valve timing technology to optimize the engine's volumetric efficiency throughout the rev band. This is the first application of this technology on a Subaru in North America. The large capacity intercooler includes a manually operated water spray feature to provide additional cooling.
still can't believe it's a 2.5 and 300ps. crazy!
01-06-2003, 05:07 PM
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BBS and Potenza RE070 too...
US market will never be the same from now on.
It will be the hottest performance market in the world with EVO, STi, RX8, GTR, M3, GT3......
I bet Honda is thinking about bringing typeR again right about now.
US market will never be the same from now on.
It will be the hottest performance market in the world with EVO, STi, RX8, GTR, M3, GT3......
I bet Honda is thinking about bringing typeR again right about now.
01-06-2003, 05:13 PM
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THE CAR IS SWEET!! but my concern is that the engine might be a lil bit too heavy... what they should've done is to boost the EJ20 internally instead of increasing the displacement... i would say the engine gained about 100lb but maybe is worth it for 300hp... i think i will keep my 2003 REX for another 2-3 years until they come out with a new one coz i already done too much things to it that i can not just give it up for a heavier car... besides is like 10,000 more than the WRX... well just a though... =)
The kids dont really need the college fund
01-06-2003, 05:35 PM
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this is soooo amazing. i am in complete awe...........wow.
2.5l engine swap.....mmmm...how much do you think it would cost to buy one direct? or perhaps out of a wrecked
and lets not forget a 6 speed
and im serious, because i will start saving up now.
2.5l engine swap.....mmmm...how much do you think it would cost to buy one direct? or perhaps out of a wrecked
and lets not forget a 6 speed
and im serious, because i will start saving up now.
01-06-2003, 06:02 PM
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Originally posted by EJ20STi
THE CAR IS SWEET!! but my concern is that the engine might be a lil bit too heavy... what they should've done is to boost the EJ20 internally instead of increasing the displacement... i would say the engine gained about 100lb but maybe is worth it for 300hp... i think i will keep my 2003 REX for another 2-3 years until they come out with a new one coz i already done too much things to it that i can not just give it up for a heavier car... besides is like 10,000 more than the WRX... well just a though... =)
THE CAR IS SWEET!! but my concern is that the engine might be a lil bit too heavy... what they should've done is to boost the EJ20 internally instead of increasing the displacement... i would say the engine gained about 100lb but maybe is worth it for 300hp... i think i will keep my 2003 REX for another 2-3 years until they come out with a new one coz i already done too much things to it that i can not just give it up for a heavier car... besides is like 10,000 more than the WRX... well just a though... =)
Tom..
01-06-2003, 06:34 PM
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Originally posted by Sloppy Joe
They wanted to make a real splash and set it apart from the WRX, 300 hp / torque among many many other things will make that happen. The increase in displacement allows for easy hp gains without having to tune it aggressively while maintaining the U.S. standards for emissions and octane availabilty.
Tom..
They wanted to make a real splash and set it apart from the WRX, 300 hp / torque among many many other things will make that happen. The increase in displacement allows for easy hp gains without having to tune it aggressively while maintaining the U.S. standards for emissions and octane availabilty.
Tom..
01-06-2003, 06:44 PM
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Originally posted by EJ20STi
THE CAR IS SWEET!! but my concern is that the engine might be a lil bit too heavy... what they should've done is to boost the EJ20 internally instead of increasing the displacement... i would say the engine gained about 100lb but maybe is worth it for 300hp... i think i will keep my 2003 REX for another 2-3 years until they come out with a new one coz i already done too much things to it that i can not just give it up for a heavier car... besides is like 10,000 more than the WRX... well just a though... =)
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100lbs From what I understand is equal to about 6hp. that's a pretty small handicap. And you do get alot of extra car for ten k more.
THE CAR IS SWEET!! but my concern is that the engine might be a lil bit too heavy... what they should've done is to boost the EJ20 internally instead of increasing the displacement... i would say the engine gained about 100lb but maybe is worth it for 300hp... i think i will keep my 2003 REX for another 2-3 years until they come out with a new one coz i already done too much things to it that i can not just give it up for a heavier car... besides is like 10,000 more than the WRX... well just a though... =)
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100lbs From what I understand is equal to about 6hp. that's a pretty small handicap. And you do get alot of extra car for ten k more.