2006 Wrx And Sti Goes 2.5l

[Big Rizza]

Is there usually that much dif between the STI and non-STi? If so, then the only real performance Soobie is the STi WRX.

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There is a reasonable difference between the two. For the current 2.0 litre models, the STi gets, amoungth other things:

Bigger (laggier) Turbo

Power uprated from 168kw to 195kw

Torque uprated from 300Nm (@3600rpm) to 343Nm (@4000rpm)

Higher Redline (8000rpm vs 7000rpm I think...)

Stronger 6 speed manual (vs. WRX 5 speed)

Bigger Brakes

5mm Wider wheelbase Front

15mm Wider wheelbase Rear

15mm Longer wheelbase

Lower, stiffer suspension

Active Centre Differential (like the Lancer Evo)

Limited Slip Front Differential

Sticky Tyres

I also heard that the engine internals are stronger in the STi than the standard WRX, and can take more power, which would make sense given the higher redline.

I got this information out of Motor magazine, so don't hold me responsible if it's wrong! Corrections welcome.

[Ota]

they seem pretty quick and proberbly have stockish skylines

Edited October 5, 2005 by Ota