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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 07:44 AM
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2007 Subaru WRX STi Limited

I received this in an e-mail sometime between 11pm and 7am.

http://www.subaru.com/sub/misc/2007/...performance_ow


What is up with the "293" HP?
Old Jun 29, 2006 | 07:50 AM
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probably another cat in there or a resonator to quiet the car down some.
Old Jun 29, 2006 | 08:03 AM
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The "293 HP" is because of the new method of rating horsepower or rather a "readjustment". Nothing's changed as far as how the engine is tuned out of factory.
Old Jun 29, 2006 | 08:04 AM
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ive heard the 293hp is the "TRUE" STI HP.
Old Jun 29, 2006 | 08:05 AM
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i'm intrigued... only 800 in total between 2 available color choices? hmm....

nah...

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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Imprezzy
The "293 HP" is because of the new method of rating horsepower or rather a "readjustment". Nothing's changed as far as how the engine is tuned out of factory.
Yep, all new cars have a new SAE method for calculating HP. It will be just as powerful as the other STi's.
Old Jun 29, 2006 | 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by mcdrama
I received this in an e-mail sometime between 11pm and 7am.

http://www.subaru.com/sub/misc/2007/...performance_ow


What is up with the "293" HP?
the ricers were right, that big wing DID add HP
Old Jun 29, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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Hmm it is a de-winged Sti with a custom paint job. How original
Old Jun 29, 2006 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by gh0st shad0w
Hmm it is a de-winged Sti with a custom paint job. How original
are you kidding?

The big wing, flashy brembos, bright blue interior is what drove alot of potential customers away. A lot of people want STi performance with out the STi attention (hence so many doing trunk swaps, debaging, swapping for black interior)

Its a brilliant idea from SOA, the only stupid part is only making 800. I imagine they will sell quick
Old Jun 29, 2006 | 10:14 AM
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 10:17 AM
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ucbsti
are you kidding?

The big wing, flashy brembos, bright blue interior is what drove alot of potential customers away. A lot of people want STi performance with out the STi attention (hence so many doing trunk swaps, debaging, swapping for black interior)

Its a brilliant idea from SOA, the only stupid part is only making 800. I imagine they will sell quick

That is my point they should have released the Sti exactly like that from the get go. Instead of 800 limited models that should be the new standard or atleast offer it as an option with two different trims.
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Old Jun 29, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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