I need one of these. 224 HP stock. Give me a boost controller and 15 mins and I promise you I'll have it pumping out 250hp. All-wheel drive. I mean the coupe not the 4door or hatchback. I test drove the one they had at the Denver auto show...LOVED it. And w/ a MSRP of 25k!

Just me, the Impreza ,a full tank of gas and a gravel road and I'm in Heaven.

I have to admit that I was impressed by the power put out by that car. What kind of engine does it have in it?

inline 4cyl w/ a IHI Turbo. The exact same turbo i have in my MX-6.

Actually, it's 227BHP......VROOOOM!

There's even buzz around the camaro/firebird boards about 'em.. Some like/love 'em, some think they're ugly, some hate 'em purely because they're GM diehards.. but some of the GMers are breaking down and wanting them pretty bad

interesting little fact though: I was really suprised at the 1/4 mile time: 14.7sec at 93mph. I don't have much experience w/ turbos, mainly supercharges (the american way), but I thought those turbos would've made its time/trap a little faster after they spooled up (anybody know to the RPM range for those turbos?).. Maybe low 14, high 13 (real high) w/ high 90mph to really low 100mph... Then again, i dont have much experience w/ turbos. BUT: does go 0 to 60 in 5.8 seconds.. good enough for me till a start in on a modifying spree :D

Too bad it doesn't have the old body styled squarish headlights. Those circle ones don't relly fit.

i'll take one, i dig the hell out of those bad boys!

Actually its a flat boxer (picture a H) four cylinder engine with a turbo. This car looks like a screamer!!! I've read the MSRP will be around $23 and some change, but knowing how dealers like to gouge, especially where you can actually use four wheel drive like COLORADO, I bet it will be hard to get one for less that $28! I'm a big fam of this car. If I could talk the missus into getting one to replace the Integra, I would be set!!

The AWD system that is uses is now used in the Porsches. Originally Subaru had patented it and then Porsche bought the patent. I believe the boxer is also a relative to some of the Porsche motors. In any case, I drove one a year back(not the WRX), but it was a Rally version and that sucker was fast. I can just imagine the WRX. The dealer near me has one, I think I might run over for a test drive.

I think they're fug-uckly, but they'll spank pretty much anyone who's not paying much attention...plus if you buy the WRX, Subaru will throw in a FREE SCCA membership.
Subaru Impreza WRX and The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), a Winning Combination
2002 Subaru Impreza WRX Owners Receive Free Year of SCCA Membership

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Feb. 28, 2001 -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA), a pioneer of crossover vehicles designed for the active lifestyle, announced today a strategic partnership with the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA). As part of this unique partnership, owners of the high-performance 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX models will receive a complimentary membership to the SCCA, the leading sanctioning body for professional and amateur road racing, rally and autocross events in the United States. The partnership also designates Subaru as an "Official Supporter of the SCCA."

In addition to the free membership, 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX owners will receive a special WRX/ SCCA decal to promote their membership and twelve issues of SportsCar magazine, the official publication of the SCCA. Available in mid-March, the 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX models are part of the new Subaru Driving Performance strategy.

"Subaru Impreza models have been a popular choice among SCCA competitors in club and professional categories, therefore, this partnership is a natural step for Subaru," said Subaru of America, Inc. Vice President of Marketing, Bill Cyphers. "We think enthusiasts will really respond to the world class performance of the 2002 Impreza WRX, which elevates the Impreza performance heritage to an all new level. The SCCA provides a great opportunity for WRX owners to experience their cars' capabilities, while pitting their skills against other drivers."

Testament to its all-weather, all-road capability, the All-Wheel Drive Subaru Impreza is the reigning 2000 SCCA ProRally Production GT Champion. Subaru Impreza models also secured victories in the 2000 Street Touring Class at the SCCA Solo II Nationals, a Group N victory in the 2001 Sno*Drift SCCA ProRally and is a popular choice among amateur racers competing in Solo II competition, particularly the StreetTouring class.

"Our strategic partnership with Subaru of America, Inc. provides a winning combination for all parties, especially WRX owners," said Steve Johnson, President and CEO of the SCCA. "We look forward to WRX owner participation in our events for many years to come."

A World Class Performer
The 2002 Subaru WRX, available as a sedan and Sport Wagon, is powered by a 2.0-liter, 227-horsepower turbocharged engine. Inspired by the Subaru Impreza World Rally Championship car, the All-Wheel Drive 2002 Impreza WRX models will offer performance in league with such respected all-wheel drive European sport sedans as the Audi A4 Quattro and the BMW 325xi. For more information about the Impreza WRX, visit www.ImprezaWRX.com.

About The SCCA
The Sports Car Club of America, headquartered in Englewood, Colo., is the largest road racing organization in the United States. With over 56,000 members participating in nearly 2,000 events annually, it is the premiere racing organization for grass roots competitors.

About Subaru of America, Inc.
Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Subaru pioneered the concept of the passenger car/sport-utility vehicle with the introduction of the Subaru Outback, the "World's First Sport Utility Wagon." The Subaru Legacy is the best selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America, based on the Polk Company retail registration statistics as of 12/31/00.

Headquartered near Philadelphia, the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of 588 dealers across the United States. All Legacy and Outback models sold in the United States are produced at the Subaru-Isuzu Automotive Inc. manufacturing plant near Lafayette, Ind. Over the past eight years, the company has seen its sales increase by nearly 100 percent thanks to its popular line of car-based sport utility vehicles, and is among the fastest growing brands in the automobile industry.

Contact: Customer Dealer Services: 1-800-Subaru3

http://www.imprezawrx.com/news/current.htm

I love the game at www.impezawrx.com ! I can't think of a better way to waste time!

They rock. Have a 2001 RS in the family. And its pretty fast. Wish I could have a turbo one. And they don't look that bad. A good impreza page is


www.impreza-rs.com

Alot of stuff there. I'm also a member under the same name.

Do you want to see the professionals play with that thing? http://www.swrt.com

Awsome pictures at the gallerie, but they are too big to put some up here

WRX Drivers dont like it when Ford Trucks walk all over them , that I do know :)

Mike

I'm thinking about trading my explorer for one of those, then paying off the rest. Does anybody know the 0-60 time for a automatic?

Well, according to

www.impreza-rs.com

the autos are REALLY slow compared to the manuals. More lag on the turbo for some reason. But I think would be decently fast.

yeah, the manuals can smoke audi a4s, saab 9-3s, volvo s60 T5s, BMW 325i. All of those which cost several thousands more.

I saw one at the car show. It didn't really excite me like the old 2.5 RS coupe did. Even with the turbo I think I'd choose an older 2.5 RS coupe over the new WRX. The round headlights look out of place to me.

I will take the old version any day. The ugly round headlights and the pittiful flaired fenders. what the are the people thinking! I would take the a used 170 HP put a turbo on it for about 3K and stomp the S%^t out of the new one. They did a build up in a Jap. Mag and got 300 HP out of it.

Love em. And I have never owned anything but a Ford. If I was younger, single, no kids, etc, I would probably have one in my driveway.

I, too, like the look of the original Ralleye car with the different front lights.

By the way, I don't know why Ralleye racing hasn't seen WAY more popularity, I love watching it!

Today I went to the Subaru Test Drive Clinic here in Calgary. You get to take the WRX or Outback 6cyl for a test drive. There are no salemen and nobody is trying to sell you a car. You just get to drive the piss out of the cars with no strings attached. We had a few presentations on the Impreza WRX and then went for a drive in the countryside. We then came back for a few hot laps around a handling course that had been set up. Then you get to pile in with a professional driver and they take you around as fast as they can go. Afterwards we filled out a survey and then they fed us lunch.

The WRX is an Impreza that is certain to impress! It is a damn fine car and for a 2.0L it pulls like there is no tomorrow. It revs quickly and once it gets going it pushes you back in the seat like a V8. Even with 4 people in the car it has tons of get up and go. I wasn't too keen on the big bug eye headlights but I think they might be growing on me. It you need a fun and fast commuter car this is definately the one.

For the Outback they take you for a drive and then you play around on a wet plastic surface and also do some comparison driving against a Grand Cherokee on the wet plastic. It didn't look like as much fun so I didn't bother.

The Test Drive Clinic will be in Vancouver next weekend. If you can get the time I definately recommend getting in on this test drive!!!!!!

http://www.canadiandriver.com/news/010324-1.htm

http://www.auto123.com/en/v5/news/2001-04/06a_1.shtml

Originally posted by Dan E.
I'm thinking about trading my explorer for one of those, then paying off the rest. Does anybody know the 0-60 time for a automatic?

The automatic really takes the sharpness off of this fine automobile. The standard is much more powerful and has much less turbo lag. Not to mention that the auto shifts way too soon to be able to use the power of the engine.

I like them a lot. But I love the 2.5rs a lot more. I also love rally racing. I would prefer to buy a '97 or newer 2.5rs and do a build up. About the same amount of money, but a lot more fun to have a custom car. My friend has a '00 2.5rs and it is one of the most exciting cars I've been in. I've seen him beat mustang gt's that have poor drivers. We used to go do pretend rally races on two tracks and construction sites. I would race him in the family honda cr-v. awd coupe vs. awd suv. It was a lot of fun. I could go on and on about that car, but hey, look at what I choose to drive instead!

Originally posted by HIX
inline 4cyl w/ a IHI Turbo. The exact same turbo i have in my MX-6.

Are you sure MX-6 have a TURBOOOOOOOO ?
I was thinking is a DOHC 24 valve V6
But if you swap it may be ... turbo.

Maybe in 2009 year....

Another thing ... if you guys really want good looking car with vroooooooom and spend not too much .... :)
..I know guy what have over 500HP in 97 NISSAN 240sx and he spend for it 25K + ~11K just car - this is more fun .... spend 25K for aftermarket things
I just sold my 95 240SX with tears in my eyes......

240sx (http://www.geocities.com/radek78/Nissan_Gallery/index.html)
I know , we talking about WRX but I just put my 2 cents if someone will be interesting...

My friend just got subaru impreza limited (racing car too) and I liked it , but I think WRX is really hot.

Originally posted by radek78


Are you sure MX-6 have a TURBOOOOOOOO ?
I was thinking is a DOHC 24 valve V6
But if you swap it may be ... turbo.

Maybe in 2009 year....

the MX-6 did have an available turbo (i think it was the same as the turbo Probes). i dont know if the MX-6 came with a DOHC 24 valve V-6, but my mazda 626 did.

I know this is an old thread, but I thought I'd point out that the overseas version is probably coming out here. I think about 260-270 HP. Doubt it'll be as good as the current model available as far as bang for the buck, but it'll make a pretty impressive pair of cars. Wonder what it'll sell for? I think it's called a WRX STI/TSI something like that. I like them, but I agree the older headlights were better looking, more sporty. That and the a$$ end looks a little bloated or something--the car should be a bit wider. Cool car, wouldn't mind having one.

I have been wanting one for years. I had the opportuntiy to test drive one with my dad and between the two of us we succeeded in turning the face of the salesman green. The car is amazing. I would love to have one.

Oh, I think they're great. Best handeling car for the money. In australia the Police use them as they can really grab the crooks! The styling though could be better. I'm waiting on a new Mini....

I love them!!! too bad im a poor softmore in high school, or else i'd be all over it. 3 kids at my school already got them though.. i only like the black and the blue ones. so sweeeeet

Just thought I'd bring this to the table:

In '04 they're(Subaru) is gonna bring over the Impreza WRX STi... 280bhp, six-speed, better brakes, and two LSDs... gonna be a lotta fun.. I dunno how much it's gonna cost though..I'm already saving for one

Best of all though is the WRX wagon. Talk about a wolf in sheep's clothing! THere's a company called Cobb Tuning. Witht heir stage 3 package and few other goodies, the WRX will make 380 hp, and pull low 12s in the 1/4. I believe the 0-60 times are about 4.3 seconds. My brother has one, but he's kinda broke, so he hasn't doen anything to it yet.


Interesting little side note. If you know this, then you are really a Subaru buff. There was a model sold in England called the Impreza 22B. Now the rally team used to be sponsored by a company called 555. They are now tha sponsor again for the 2003-2003 season. Anyways, if you take the number 555 in decimal and convert to hexadecimal, you get... 22B. So basically there are 50 lucky Brits driving around in what is basically a street legal version of the WRC rally car. I'm quite green with envy.