I was over at NASIOC and there is a couple of threads and a document from SOA

here:

http://forums.nasioc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=732669

 

there's one about it on here too

 

this what i heard that yes the wrx will be a 2.5liter but dont expect it to be like the sti my buddy at subura said that the horse is bumped up from 227 to 230!!

 

^^^Perhaps but I bet torque and turbo lag are affected dramatically.

Hope this comes true.

 

From a 2.5L engine? That's kinda low in gain if anything! The 400hp STi is irresistable, but still a rumor... wait and see!

 

Well look at my above post...that's what I would like to see. Maybe even at the same tune level as the Legacy Gt and Forester XT.

That would make driving much more enjoyable.

Oh and frickin fix the 5 spd. tranny!

 

Yup... it could be better!

 

why does the new engine need to make so much more power?! This just seems like subaru is trying to increase marketing and save money in production. Sounds like a good plan to me. Plus this gives them more room in the future to gradually up the power over the years.

I bet anybody who just had a ej20 swap is cringing right now.

 

I wondering if they can go to a 2.5 liter now because WRC rules are changing. They may not have to homologate the 2.0 liter anymore. I think if we see a 400hp STI you will see a mid level model impreza say 275 hp. Gives them more marketing options. This would also allow them a broader price range.
John

 

Actually, the WRC rules are not changing quite yet in regards to motors.

Regardless, they were able to homologate the Group A and WRC cars long before the WRX ever came to the states. So, in essence, they don't need to worry about the US for homologation rules. I don't think they played any part in this decision.

Its all about upping displacement, staying a head of competitors and marketing strategies.

 

Wouldn't they just keep using the Jdm engines for rally? I have a feeling 2.5 liters is only an american thing.

 

Man i love the idea of a 2.5 275 HP WRX. I would by it ASAP but if its going to look anything like some of the pic's i have seen then i will wait a year till they have a nice body kit to replace that front end.

Talk about FUGLY!!!

 

I think the 230hp WRX might be more accurate. Subaru has on their US web site specs for the 2006 Forester. (there is a small graphic on the Forester page for the 06 model)

173hp 2.5 non-turbo
230hp 2.5 turbo

Now being that the current forester is rated 17hp less than the current WRX who knows. But the 230hp 2.5 turbo is atleast confirmed on the forester.

The 173hp N/A engine is a nice bump up (I own a 2.5TS impreza)