How much WHP does a WRX STI have?
Today’s WRX STI uses the venerable EJ25 turbocharged 2.5-liter and makes 310 hp and 290 lb-ft in standard trim.
Which one is better Type R or STI?
Compared against the 2019 Honda Civic Type R, the 2019 Subaru WRX STI has a touch more horsepower but less torque, a higher cost, and a significantly lower fuel economy despite nearly identical levels of engine power.
How much horsepower does a Stage 2 tune add?
The APR Stage 2 ECU Upgrade is the first step towards making more power! This simple upgrade requires an upgraded exhaust system and intake system and no other engine hardware modifications and produces 270-283 HP with 319-350 FT-LBS of torque.
What car is better than a WRX?
A more worthy competitor to the WRX could be found in the 2018 Honda Civic Type R, retailing at $35,595. This car offers a 2.0-liter engine with 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, again mated to a six-speed manual transmission.
Which is the best version of the WRX / STI?
GC8 This is the ‘Classic’ Impreza WRX / STI variation. It’s available in a sports wagon which carries the GF8 chassis denotation, as well as a rare coupe variety. Generally, all variations are referred to as “GC” or “GC8s”. This generation started in 1992 and underwent a number of changes before being phased out in 2000.
Which is better Subaru WRX or Honda Civic Type R?
As a daily winter driver, we would pick the 2020 Subaru WRX STI over the Honda Civic Type R. The Type R is no match for the STI when the snow flies. If you drive a high-performance sports car, there aren’t many that make good winter vehicles you can drive daily.
What was the last version of the Subaru WRX?
Subaru officially called the STI of this generation the ‘Version 7’, which was the final time a WRX was officially given a version designation. The ‘bug-eye’ made way for the ‘blob-eye’ in 2002. Both the Version 8 and Version 9 WRX and STIs share the ‘blob-eye’ look as well as many other similarities.
Can you put blizzak on a Subaru WRX STI?
You can put a set of Blizzak winter treads on it, but you’ll have a tough time in deep snow and ice. The four reasons are simple. The STI’s 2.5-liter turbocharged Boxer engine sends power to four wheels, not two. The WRX STI comes standard with Subaru’s excellent rally-bred Symmetrical all-wheel-drive hardware.