2009 WRX quicker than EVO X and STi?
Dec 18, 2008, 06:31 PM
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2009 WRX quicker than EVO X and STi?
I just checked out the new Motor Trend and there was an article called 'cheap speed' or something. They discussed how the new 265hp WRX spanked the STi in accelaration - 0-60 in 4.7 sec. I believe numbers for the X and STi are in the low 5's.
Of course all around performance (handling, braking, etc.) will be better in the higher end models. But kind of sad that if you pull up to one at a stop light you'll be looking at his rear end - stock to stock.
Of course all around performance (handling, braking, etc.) will be better in the higher end models. But kind of sad that if you pull up to one at a stop light you'll be looking at his rear end - stock to stock.
Dec 18, 2008, 06:57 PM
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I'm not sure how much they'll 'pump up the boost'. Considering from 2003 - 2009 horsepower has only gone from 271 to 290 or there abouts and weight has been packed on. Even a good dose of hp won't make up that gap.
I just thought it was interesting.
I just thought it was interesting.
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I just checked out the new Motor Trend and there was an article called 'cheap speed' or something. They discussed how the new 265hp WRX spanked the STi in accelaration - 0-60 in 4.7 sec. I believe numbers for the X and STi are in the low 5's.
Of course all around performance (handling, braking, etc.) will be better in the higher end models. But kind of sad that if you pull up to one at a stop light you'll be looking at his rear end - stock to stock.
Of course all around performance (handling, braking, etc.) will be better in the higher end models. But kind of sad that if you pull up to one at a stop light you'll be looking at his rear end - stock to stock.
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Only found this article http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...wrx/index.html
and it sates 2009 WRX is 0.5 slower than 2008 sti ?
I do not think Subaru will ever make next years wrx faster than last years sti same as Mitsubishi will never make the 2009 rallyart faster than a 2008 Evo. Just as a side peice when the rallyart was released here in New Zealand the very next day Subaru announced more HP for the WRX via a bigger turbo.
and it sates 2009 WRX is 0.5 slower than 2008 sti ?
I do not think Subaru will ever make next years wrx faster than last years sti same as Mitsubishi will never make the 2009 rallyart faster than a 2008 Evo. Just as a side peice when the rallyart was released here in New Zealand the very next day Subaru announced more HP for the WRX via a bigger turbo.
Dec 18, 2008, 07:26 PM
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WRX - hp 265 tq 244 wt 3174
X - hp 291 tq 300 wt 3512
I don't think 26hp will overcome 338 lbs (even more with MR) weight disadvantage - although the huge tq advantage will help.
Oh, and your right, not any year as the stock 9's are quite a bit faster than the X's. I'm just talking about the X.
By the way, I'm an EVO fan. I've owned both EVO's and STi's and each have their pros and cons. Just stating an interesting fact.
X - hp 291 tq 300 wt 3512
I don't think 26hp will overcome 338 lbs (even more with MR) weight disadvantage - although the huge tq advantage will help.
Oh, and your right, not any year as the stock 9's are quite a bit faster than the X's. I'm just talking about the X.
By the way, I'm an EVO fan. I've owned both EVO's and STi's and each have their pros and cons. Just stating an interesting fact.
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WRX - hp 265 tq 244 wt 3174
X - hp 291 tq 300 wt 3512
I don't think 26hp will overcome 338 lbs (even more with MR) weight disadvantage - although the huge tq advantage will help.
Oh, and your right, not any year as the stock 9's are quite a bit faster than the X's. I'm just talking about the X.
By the way, I'm an EVO fan. I've owned both EVO's and STi's and each have their pros and cons. Just stating an interesting fact.
X - hp 291 tq 300 wt 3512
I don't think 26hp will overcome 338 lbs (even more with MR) weight disadvantage - although the huge tq advantage will help.
Oh, and your right, not any year as the stock 9's are quite a bit faster than the X's. I'm just talking about the X.
By the way, I'm an EVO fan. I've owned both EVO's and STi's and each have their pros and cons. Just stating an interesting fact.
P.S I was talking rallyart to evo not evo ix to evo x
I all so think Sabaru is raising the WRX bar as it is facing increased competition in that market and that is a wise move.
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