Sti Specs -- Lighter and more hp
looks good...if it is anything like the new wrx it will make alot more hp with minor bolt ons. There are reports of the wrx gaining 30-40 whp with just an intake tbe and a front mount. which compared to the old rex is very impressive. Hopefully the new sti is not plagued with the open/closed loop issues as the 07.
we are picking up both a new sti and evo x... should be fun to start developing some product on them.
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On topic, I just don't understand what the problem is? I just don't understand why Subaru would sell a hatchback (or wagon) only for the STI? Are they trying to not sale cars
As far as power looks good, but wouldn't be surprised if the STI and EVO X make similiar power to the wheels, STI has always been rated higher than the EVO from the factory, but the tale of the dyno has always told a different story, but the 125lbs weight difference is significant. But still again, I just don't understand why the wagon/hatchback. I mean the previous generation WRX wagons have always been really slow sellers, so why do this? I mean should perform well maybe even better than the X, but I am sorry people it will not sell well.
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I might get the sti. I dont really want to have a car any tool who cant drive stick drives. But then again the cost(MR) of not being able to drive Evo stick(GSR) might be more that most can swallow. Hmm, tough choice.
I think that Sti with break 4.2-4.4 sec to 60, and handle like its on rails. Wont e90 M3 buyers feel stupid. What are the going to high five about......ahh I have bluetooth, and iDrive
I think that Sti with break 4.2-4.4 sec to 60, and handle like its on rails. Wont e90 M3 buyers feel stupid. What are the going to high five about......ahh I have bluetooth, and iDrive
08/09 STI-
0-60- 4.6 to 4.8 Seconds
1/4 Mile- 12.9 to 13.3 Seconds
1/4 Mile Trap Speeds- 101-104mph
I don't think it will be much faster than the previous generation STI unless it is horribly underrated which has never been a trend by Subaru. Should be quicker than a EVO X in a straight line, I think with proper and more aggressive driving the EVO X should do-
0-60- 4.8 to 5.0 Seconds
1/4 Mile- 13.2 to 13.6 Seconds
1/4 Mile Trap Speeds- 100-103mph
Should be interesting to see who wins in comparisons, and on road courses, also I am interested to see which one pulls harder from a roll. I also want to see if the 08/09 STI can pull harder than the 07 STI? Should be interesting. I wouldn't be surprised if the 07 STI hangs with the 08/09 STI.
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You do realize that the 304HP rating is for JDM models right? USDM have more HP...just like the X...the JDM one I believe has something like 27x HP whle the USDM has 295HP...I wouldn't be surprised if it indeed had 320 HP...and where is your proof that Subie over-estimates HP and Mitsu under-estimates...I'm sorry but that comment sounds very fanboy like...I am new to the whole eVo community so I have never heard of that before...it makes no sense to me...in fact the Subie should make more HP because it has a bigger displacement motor...2.5L vs 2.0...
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Subaru is going with a more European look in all it's models. The hatch issue has been discussed time and again over on NASIOC and IWSTI. The STI is going hatch only mostly for WRC reasons, it's been proven the hatch platform is more stable, and can shave off a lot of weight. Hatch = more interior space, sells more to soccer mom's and grocery getters everywhere, more market, just as the Evo X is being marketted to a wider audience. A 35k hatch is not a death sentence to Subie, it's an entry into a lot more sales that you'd think.
