2.5 (in a future) WRX?
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2.5 (in a future) WRX?
Seems the WRX is the only Suby with a 2.0 turbo. Sti, Forester, Baja, and now the Outback all have the 2.5.
I'm thinking next WRX might be 2.5 also? Doesn't it make more sense to use the same basic engine for all these models?
Methinks WRX should get the 250hp 2.5 the Outback got. Anyone????
I'm thinking next WRX might be 2.5 also? Doesn't it make more sense to use the same basic engine for all these models?
Methinks WRX should get the 250hp 2.5 the Outback got. Anyone????
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i thought the whole point of the wrx, sti, was to compete in the wrc. doesn't that have a 2.0 limit?
the American sti is kinda geared to the general "american view" that you need displacement to make power.
at least thats what i thought
the American sti is kinda geared to the general "american view" that you need displacement to make power.
at least thats what i thought
Originally Posted by namakemono
i thought the whole point of the wrx, sti, was to compete in the wrc. doesn't that have a 2.0 limit?
the American sti is kinda geared to the general "american view" that you need displacement to make power.
at least thats what i thought
the American sti is kinda geared to the general "american view" that you need displacement to make power.
at least thats what i thought
i think your right about the 2.0 limit. and as for the 2.5. Subaru needed a powerhouse engine to out hp the evo in the us.
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I'm not a purist. I'd like to see the 2.5 liter engine in the WRX for the additional torque and power. I personally don't care if it doesn't match the displacement of the WRC car since that is regulated by a strict set of rules for competition. The WRC competition engine shares very few parts with the USDM street engine. As long as it is a Subaru four-cylinder boxer engine I want whatever will make the most power right off the showroom floor. I don't think it's right that the Forester XT can accelerate harder than the WRX. 
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if they put the 2.5 in the wrx then why have an sti? there are all sorts of comp events that have classes for under 2 liters. but how about keeping the 2.o in the wrx but put the high tech parts on it like variable valve timing and drive by wire throttle. and it is not the same 2.5 in all those cars.
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Originally Posted by qship
if they put the 2.5 in the wrx then why have an sti? there are all sorts of comp events that have classes for under 2 liters. but how about keeping the 2.o in the wrx but put the high tech parts on it like variable valve timing and drive by wire throttle. and it is not the same 2.5 in all those cars.
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I'm guessing it's a marketing move. If the WRX has the same block and HP numbers creep up on the STi, less people would buy the STi. Subaru is doing fine with both WRX and STi models. Those who want something quick but can't afford the STi can get a WRX or FXT while those who want the ultimate Subaru and have the dough can get the STi. It's for these same reasons that Chevy never made the Camaro perform the way a Corvette does. Even the FXT's HP output was underrated to 210hp while it has been tested to put somewhere between 230 and 240hp. I heard it's b/c *maybe* Subaru didn't want to upset WRX owners. Just what I've heard, not my opinion....thoughts?
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Originally Posted by qship
if they put the 2.5 in the wrx then why have an sti?
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Origami posted by sneezerboi
I'm guessing it's a marketing move. If the WRX has the same block and HP numbers creep up on the STi, less people would buy the STi. Subaru is doing fine with both WRX and STi models.
I'm guessing it's a marketing move. If the WRX has the same block and HP numbers creep up on the STi, less people would buy the STi. Subaru is doing fine with both WRX and STi models.
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Because then the STi would get the larger turbo it deserves, and make much more power.
Because then the STi would get the larger turbo it deserves, and make much more power.
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