Anyone drive a Subaru WRX?

I was just telling a friend that the best Subie to work would be the R.S. because of the 2.5 .

Skyline, any word on why Subaru decided to go against WRC regulations(I know it's not for competition),just curious.
 
As you know, the STi version 8 in all markets other than the USA is still the turbo 2.0L. In addition, the WRC class does not require homologation like the Group A cars did. A participating manufacturer need only build 50 examples of a car to meet the WRC class requirements.

The only possible issue is how this car could possibly qualify for SCCA ProRally/ClubRally. Perhaps limited import availability of 2.0L STi's for racing? I don't think there is any information on this yet.

As for the reason behind 2.0L vs 2.5L, it all has to do with emissions and gasoline. It is not currently possible to build a reliable turbo 2.0L producing 276+hp using USA gasoline and meeting USA emissions regulations. The UK has similar quality gasoline, and the 2.0L STi produces only 265 hp. The Japanese gasoline has a significantly higher octane rating. With higher octane, you can run more boost without knocking.
 
Originally posted by cgd160
I was just telling a friend that the best Subie to work would be the R.S. because of the 2.5 .

Skyline, any word on why Subaru decided to go against WRC regulations(I know it's not for competition),just curious.
Click to expand...

This would only be true if you buy one of the older ones and make it a real "project" car. I would never buy a new RS for the 2.5 engine because you lose out on the rear LSD, side airbags, the warranty. Not to mention the minor goodies like maplights and the MOMO steering wheel.

Also, the RS has many structural incompatibilities with respect to the brakes and suspension with the WRX. So you miss out on all the developments there as well.

The RS wins out with the insurance man.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top