2008 Impreza...believe it or not?
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Car Info: 2008 EVO X/1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R32
one thing I like about the new look is that the cops wont see the WRX as a street racer as much and may back off with messing with everyone. just a thought. I still want to see one in person before I can say if I really like it or not.
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Car Info: 00GC8WRX/Conversion / 93 2.5Wgn(RIP) / 98 Forester
Just pulled from the Global Subaru Web page.....here is the official release notice (in PDF) for unveiling the 08 Impreza at the New York Auto show......basically what you've seen above is what were getting.....
Here's the link....no info on the STI yet
http://www.fhi.co.jp/english/news/pr..._04_03e_01.pdf
Cheers
Edward
Here's the link....no info on the STI yet
http://www.fhi.co.jp/english/news/pr..._04_03e_01.pdf
Cheers
Edward
Originally Posted by kidatari
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Car Info: 2004 PSM WRX
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX
Preliminary Specifications
Body Styles 4-door, 5-passenger 5-door, 5-passenger
Engine 4-cyl. horizontally opposed (Boxer), double overhead-cam (DOHC),
turbocharged/intercooled
Displacement 2.5-liter
Horsepower 224 @ 5,200 rpm
Torque 226 @ 2,800 rpm
Drivetrain Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive standard
Transmission types Standard: 5-speed manual transmission Optional: 4-speed electronic automatic with
SPORTSHIFT manual control
Chassis Unitized body construction with Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame structure
Suspension 4-wheel independent
Front Strut-type with lower L-arm
Rear Double wishbone with upper A-arm
Brakes Power assisted 4-wheel disc with 4-channel, 4-sensor anti-lock brake system (ABS)
and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Steering Rack-and-pinion with power assist
Wheels 17 x 7.0JJ aluminum alloy
Tires 205/50 R17 all-season
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase 103.1 in. (2,620 mm)
Length 4-door: 180.3 in. (4,580 mm) 5-door: 173.8 in. (4,415 mm)
Height 58.1 in. (1,475 mm)
Width 68.5 in. (1,740 mm)
Fuel capacity 16.9 gal.
Curb weight 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
3,142 lbs. (1,425 kg) 3,208 lbs. (1,455 kg)
Fuel Efficiency 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
EPA city mpg TBD TBD
EPA highway mpg TBD TBD
All specifications are preliminary and subject to change
Preliminary Specifications
Body Styles 4-door, 5-passenger 5-door, 5-passenger
Engine 4-cyl. horizontally opposed (Boxer), double overhead-cam (DOHC),
turbocharged/intercooled
Displacement 2.5-liter
Horsepower 224 @ 5,200 rpm
Torque 226 @ 2,800 rpm
Drivetrain Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive standard
Transmission types Standard: 5-speed manual transmission Optional: 4-speed electronic automatic with
SPORTSHIFT manual control
Chassis Unitized body construction with Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame structure
Suspension 4-wheel independent
Front Strut-type with lower L-arm
Rear Double wishbone with upper A-arm
Brakes Power assisted 4-wheel disc with 4-channel, 4-sensor anti-lock brake system (ABS)
and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Steering Rack-and-pinion with power assist
Wheels 17 x 7.0JJ aluminum alloy
Tires 205/50 R17 all-season
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase 103.1 in. (2,620 mm)
Length 4-door: 180.3 in. (4,580 mm) 5-door: 173.8 in. (4,415 mm)
Height 58.1 in. (1,475 mm)
Width 68.5 in. (1,740 mm)
Fuel capacity 16.9 gal.
Curb weight 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
3,142 lbs. (1,425 kg) 3,208 lbs. (1,455 kg)
Fuel Efficiency 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
EPA city mpg TBD TBD
EPA highway mpg TBD TBD
All specifications are preliminary and subject to change
2008 SUBARU IMPREZA 2.5i
Preliminary Specifications
Body Styles 4-door, 5-passenger 5-door, 5-passenger
Engine 4-cyl. horizontally opposed (Boxer), single overhead-cam (SOHC) with i-Active valve
system
Displacement 2.5-liter
Horsepower 170 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque 170 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm
Drivetrain Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive standard
Transmission types Standard: 5-speed manual transmission Optional: 4-speed electronic automatic with
SPORTSHIFT manual control
Chassis Unitized body construction with Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame structure
Suspension 4-wheel independent
Front Strut-type with lower L-arm
Rear Double wishbone with upper A-arm
Brakes Power assisted 4-wheel disc with 4-channel, 4-sensor anti-lock brake system (ABS)
and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Steering Rack-and-pinion with power assist
Wheels 16 x 6.5JJ aluminum alloy
Tires 205/55 R16 all-season
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase 103.1 in. (2,620 mm)
Length 4-door: 180.3 in. (4,580 mm) 5-door: 173.8 in. (4,415 mm)
Height 58.1 in. (1,475 mm)
Width 68.5 in. (1,740 mm)
Fuel capacity 16.9 gal.
Curb weight (lbs.) 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
3,053 (lbs.) (1,385 kg) 3,120 lbs. (1,415 kg)
Fuel Efficiency 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
EPA city mpg TBD TBD
EPA highway mpg TBD TBD
All specifications are preliminary and subject to change.
Preliminary Specifications
Body Styles 4-door, 5-passenger 5-door, 5-passenger
Engine 4-cyl. horizontally opposed (Boxer), single overhead-cam (SOHC) with i-Active valve
system
Displacement 2.5-liter
Horsepower 170 @ 6,000 rpm
Torque 170 lb.-ft. @ 4,400 rpm
Drivetrain Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive standard
Transmission types Standard: 5-speed manual transmission Optional: 4-speed electronic automatic with
SPORTSHIFT manual control
Chassis Unitized body construction with Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame structure
Suspension 4-wheel independent
Front Strut-type with lower L-arm
Rear Double wishbone with upper A-arm
Brakes Power assisted 4-wheel disc with 4-channel, 4-sensor anti-lock brake system (ABS)
and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Steering Rack-and-pinion with power assist
Wheels 16 x 6.5JJ aluminum alloy
Tires 205/55 R16 all-season
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase 103.1 in. (2,620 mm)
Length 4-door: 180.3 in. (4,580 mm) 5-door: 173.8 in. (4,415 mm)
Height 58.1 in. (1,475 mm)
Width 68.5 in. (1,740 mm)
Fuel capacity 16.9 gal.
Curb weight (lbs.) 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
3,053 (lbs.) (1,385 kg) 3,120 lbs. (1,415 kg)
Fuel Efficiency 5-speed manual 4-speed automatic
EPA city mpg TBD TBD
EPA highway mpg TBD TBD
All specifications are preliminary and subject to change.
Troll
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Car Info: 2008 Legacy Spec-B
uh oh.. it's kinda growing on me already and i haven't even seen it in person
Bah site won't let me hot link.... The idea of a AWD 2.5L STi hatch please me... I might have to find a way to buy another sti

Bah site won't let me hot link.... The idea of a AWD 2.5L STi hatch please me... I might have to find a way to buy another sti
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