Performance Review: Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 Turbo - [2017]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Subaru Impreza Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 Turbo is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2017. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2018 Bugatti Chiron Sport 8.0L W16 Quad Turbo and the 2018 Bugatti Divo 8.0L W16 64 Valve Turbo.This particular Subaru Impreza has a 2457cc Turbo Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a F formation.

Alternative Petrol F4's includes the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch

The Impreza shares its Petrol F4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch and the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Impreza's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1538 kgs (3390 lbs) this makes the Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 Turbo in the same weight category as the 2023 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 5.5 V8 C8 or the give or take 50kg.

The Subaru Impreza shares the same bhp with the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 2457cc 16V F4 engine produces 305 bhp (227 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Turbo F4 throws out 290 lb-ft (393.1 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Subaru Impreza you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2013 Maserati Ghibli S 3.0 V6 Turbo (223.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Subaru Impreza.

The Subaru Impreza has a Power to weight ratio of 198.3 bhp per ton and 188.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2017 Impreza competing with the 2013 Maserati Ghibli S 3.0 V6 Turbo (223.2 bhp per ton) or the 2008 Lotus Europa SE 2.0 Turbo (223.1 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Subaru Impreza generating around 188.5 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2013 Mercedes A Class 45 AMG 2.0 Turbo (213.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2015 Lotus Evora 400 3.5 V6 Supercharged (213.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.2 secs, this made the Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 Turbo as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the or the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs). This Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 Turbo is also faster than the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (5.10 secs) the and the 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition (5.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Impreza and the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Subaru Impreza on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.5 secs @ 101.4 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2008 Chevrolet Cobalt SS 2.0 Turbo (13.43 secs), the 1999 Audi A6 S6 4.2 Quattro (13.44 secs), and the 2008 Mercedes SLK Class 350 Auto (13.45 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2017 version of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 Turbo has a maximum speed of 159mph.

Top Speed of the 2017 Impreza equals the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (170 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2017 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 Turbo then how about the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (170 mph), the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (170 mph), or the 2019 Lotus Exige Sport 350 3.5 V6 (170 mph).

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