Performance Review: Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK - Hawkeye - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Subaru Impreza Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK - Hawkeye is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2006. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2007 Caparo T1 3.5l V8 and the 2006 Caparo T1 2.4 V8.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 1495 kgs (3295 lbs) this makes the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK - Hawkeye in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Subaru Impreza shares the same bhp with the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 2457cc 16V F4 engine produces 276 bhp (205 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Turbo F4 throws out 289 lb-ft (391.8 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 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 283 Convertible (209.6 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Subaru Impreza.

The Subaru Impreza has a Power to weight ratio of 184.6 bhp per ton and 193.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 Impreza competing with the 1957 Chevrolet Corvette C1 283 Convertible (209.6 bhp per ton) or the 1966 Ferrari 330 GTC (209.3 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 193.3 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 2004 Audi A8 6.0 W12 SWB Quattro D3 (218.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2016 Audi A5 S5 3.0 V6 Turbo (218.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.5 secs, this made the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK - Hawkeye as fast as the 2019 Renault Megane RS 1.8 Turbo 300 Trophy-R (5.30 secs) the 2019 Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Plus (5.30 secs) the 2017 Mercedes G Class 63 AMG (5.30 secs) the or the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs). This Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK - Hawkeye is also faster than the 2023 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (5.40 secs) the 2019 Jaguar F Type 2.0 Turbo (5.40 secs) the and the 2019 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi TCR 2.0 Turbo (5.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Impreza and the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo

When talking about the performance of the Subaru Impreza on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.83 secs @ 98.9 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2022 BMW Z4 M40i 3.0 Turbo (13.77 secs), the 1971 Maserati Bora 4.7 V8 (13.78 secs), and the 2017 Audi A6 3.0T Competition (13.78 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK - Hawkeye has a maximum speed of 158mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 Impreza equals the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (169 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Type UK - Hawkeye then how about the 2017 Honda Civic Type R 2.0i 16v Turbo - FK8 (169 mph), the 1995 Maserati Ghibli 2.0 Turbo Cup (169 mph), or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (170 mph).

Related Links:

2006 Impreza Rivals List.

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