2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

**Drowned** · 01-Apr-2008, 11:17

http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2724b.shtml

ENGINE: 2.5-liter turbocharged flat-four
HORSEPOWER: 305
TORQUE: 290 lb feet
0-60 mph: 5.6 seconds
1/4 mile: 14.1 seconds @ 100 mph
60-0 mph: 122 feet
EPA: 17 mpg city/ 23 mpg highway
Mixed loop: 18.5 mpg

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Program #2724

Just as the Ford Mustang GT offers affordable American V8 muscle, the Subaru WRX STI delivers hot import stimuli with a real world price tag. When we first tested the STI a few years ago, we were knocked out by its over-the-top styling, tough guy character, and road-rally performance. But 2008 brings us a new STI, and at first glance, it looks a bit tamer. So let's get behind the wheel to find out if the STI is still a blow out.

Few performance cars have established such a formidable reputation as quickly as the Subaru Impreza WRX STI. So naturally, questions will be asked when fans see the switch from sedan to the new 5-door body style.

That's not to say that the all-new 2008 WRX STI looks like Dad's station wagon, but there is less of that in-your-face, muscle bound, prize-fighter styling we adored. Fortunately, obvious performance cues, such as the functional hood scoop, bulging fenders, and rear hatch mounted spoiler, all remain.

Like all '08 Imprezas, the STI rides on a longer wheelbase with 103.3-inches between the axles. Cast 18-inch alloy wheels are standard, with forged BBS units an option, all driven by Subaru's top 2.5-liter turbocharged flat-four with variable valve timing. With a high pressure turbo and big aluminum intercooler delivering 14.7 pounds of boost, it's been retuned to 305 horsepower, a jump of 12, and 290 pound-feet of torque.

The STI's added horsepower is, as before, routed to Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive.

Like the race car it emulates, you can fine tune the performance of the STI to taste. The center differential now has nine settings, including six manual points to vary the front to rear torque split. A helical gear-type limited slip front differential, and a Torsen limited slip rear, adjust power side to side. You can also set the level of electronic stability intervention, or just turn it off.

Then there is SI-DRIVE, which varies throttle response. Set to Intelligent mode, it reduces the chance of wheel spin on slick pavement, while Sport and Sport Sharp ratchet up response to peak levels.

In Sport Sharp, we launched our STI to 60 in 5.6 seconds, and through the quarter-mile in 14.1 seconds at 100 miles-per-hour. Both results slower than the slightly lighter, last generation car.

The new throttle system seems to have tamed engine peakiness which results in a smoother, if slower, build of power. The same cannot be said for the 6-speed close ratio manual gearbox. Shifts are still stiff and a bit clunky.

In the challenging corners of Georgia's Roebling Road Raceway, we found the STI's aggressive attitude still intact. Turn ins are very quick, but the car has an overall lighter feel. More steering feedback would make it even better.

With the center differential on Automatic, and stability control off, the new STI is nicely balanced, retaining a bit of all-wheel drive front push. But dial the differential bias to the rear and the under steer is reduced to the level of a top-notch rear drive sport sedan. Very nice.

While the engine and suspension have been to finishing school, the Brembo ABS brakes still have a rough-and-ready feel. Stops from 60 averaged a short 122 feet, with strong vibrations through the pedal.

Rethinking the STI is also reflected in its cabin. Larger, and with much improved fit and finish, the interior is also extremely well equipped.

The deep sport seats are wrapped in graphite gray with black leather bolsters, and electro-luminescent gauges top a racy dash.

Standard goodies include a 10-speaker audio system with a CD changer and an auxiliary jack for MP3 players, plus automatic climate controls.

The longer wheelbase results in improved rear leg room, and the standard split folding seatback maximizes the space available in the new 5-door body-style. Total cargo volume is a crossover-like 44.4 cubic-feet.

Still, this is a high performance machine, so Government fuel economy ratings are a fairly low 17 city/23 highway. We averaged 18.5 miles-per-gallon on premium gas.

Price wise, the WRX STI is also not the bargain it use to be. Base sticker is $35,640, up about $1,500, and that's before you add the BBS wheels that were standard last year.

Still, that money buys a more livable WRX STI, and it's still an over achieving performer, even if the more sedate look will probably turn off a few of the faithful.

But we all have to grow up some time; and if people did as good a job as the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, then maturing is something that every auto enthusiast would look forward to.

442 W-30 · 01-Apr-2008, 13:07

esos son los specs del wrx no del STi... si no pues mi MS3 le ganaria en aceleracion y en el cuarto de milla sadfsadf

lobomochilero · 01-Apr-2008, 13:43

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Iniciado por 442 W-30

esos son los specs del wrx no del STi... si no pues mi MS3 le ganaria en aceleracion y en el cuarto de milla sadfsadf

solo que estos son datos reales tal vez... no los que te dio el vendedor de la mazda que te estafo

asdfasdfasdf pajas! simon... parece lento en contra del anterior STi.... habra que verlo en persona ...

**Drowned** · 01-Apr-2008, 14:02

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solo que estos son datos reales tal vez... no los que te dio el vendedor de la mazda que te estafo

asdfasdfasdf pajas! simon... parece lento en contra del anterior STi.... habra que verlo en persona ...

Asi es, la mara no esta contenta con los nuevos tiempos del Sti... esta lento

Juank_Evo · 01-Apr-2008, 14:56

Fuck Sti's

**luda** · 01-Apr-2008, 14:59

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Asi es, la mara no esta contenta con los nuevos tiempos del Sti... esta lento

como va a ser eso

Eurolover · 01-Apr-2008, 16:54

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Fuck Sti's

creo que esta vez el EVO se quedo atras...

saludos

**LuisAlf** · 01-Apr-2008, 17:03

a mi me gusta mas la anterior generación

lito2.0 · 01-Apr-2008, 17:59

lo que pasa es que el us spec es mas lento que X y e JDM es MUCHISIMO mas rapido, incluso mas rapido que el IX

memesh · 01-Apr-2008, 18:23

no hay nada q cobb no pueda arreglar

mi opinion personal .. .. s agil c pega al asfalto como no tienen idea, el SI drive

.. yo no c por q dicen q s mas lento q un X.. para mi lil red no lo fue

.. tiene motor agradecido con las mods ya han sacado muy buenos numeros ... ademas acuerdence q aqui tenemos la gasolina mas basura 91 octanos..y otros estados tiene la 93.. y la fabrica recomienda q lo mas bajo q puede usar s 93 ...

lito2.0 · 01-Apr-2008, 18:37

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Iniciado por memesh

no hay nada q cobb no pueda arreglar

mi opinion personal .. .. s agil c pega al asfalto como no tienen idea, el SI drive

.. yo no c por q dicen q s mas lento q un X.. para mi lil red no lo fue

.. tiene motor agradecido con las mods ya han sacado muy buenos numeros ... ademas acuerdence q aqui tenemos la gasolina mas basura 91 octanos..y otros estados tiene la 93.. y la fabrica recomienda q lo mas bajo q puede usar s 93 ...

jiji asi es cobb

la mara habla mal de subaru cuando 80% de esos pizados ni se han subido a uno, lo que no saben es que se cagarian de andar en la calle en una de esas mierdas...

ademas la mara confunde wrx cono sti

que rico es agarrar curvas en carr al salv a mas de 140kmh

memesh · 01-Apr-2008, 18:41

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jiji asi es cobb

la mara habla mal de subaru cuando 80% de esos pizados ni se han subido a uno, lo que no saben es que se cagarian de andar en la calle en una de esas mierdas...

ademas la mara confunde wrx cono sti

que rico es agarrar curvas en carr al salv a mas de 140kmh

q rico s comer evos

ahh no va

V8 Vantage · 01-Apr-2008, 18:51

Subbies

D16z_1.8T · 01-Apr-2008, 20:11

Tan lento sera en 1/4

Yo quiero esa linea algun dia

Victor.E · 01-Apr-2008, 20:22

mejor el antiguo :s

toyotagt · 01-Apr-2008, 21:16

que bonito ese carrito!!!

lobomochilero · 02-Apr-2008, 00:29

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lo que pasa es que el us spec es mas lento que X y e JDM es MUCHISIMO mas rapido, incluso mas rapido que el IX

mmm insisto, habra que verlo, porque el sti usdm anterior era mas rapido que este....

en teoria.....

a mi me encanta, me imagino que de todas formas y como siempre, es mejor el 2.0 jdm que esa mierda de 2.5 restringido

Freaks89 · 02-Apr-2008, 12:46

q bonita esa nueva geometria!! me gustaria tener uno d esos aunq me gusta un pokito mas la linea anterior! las specs del USDM si no me convencen mucho :s... pero de todos modos mejor un JDM!!

killerc · 02-Apr-2008, 12:57

Best Motoring hizo la prueba del Evo X SST vs Impreza STI Hatchback en 1/4 de milla.

Evo X SST 13"498
Impreza STI 12"937

camaleon · 02-Apr-2008, 14:00

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Iniciado por killerc

Best Motoring hizo la prueba del Evo X SST vs Impreza STI Hatchback en 1/4 de milla.

Evo X SST 13"498
Impreza STI 12"937

STI

lobomochilero · 02-Apr-2008, 14:22

best motoring = probaron las versiones JDM de ambos... que buena mierda

IMPREZA x 1000000000

V8 Vantage · 02-Apr-2008, 15:12

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Iniciado por 442 W-30

esos son los specs del wrx no del STi... si no pues mi MS3 le ganaria en aceleracion y en el cuarto de milla sadfsadf

stuard · 02-Apr-2008, 20:22

En Look Esta Muy Bien !!

m.alvarez · 03-Apr-2008, 09:27

que de awebo esta.

IsRa_RX · 03-Apr-2008, 13:25

:slow: sañlkdjfñlasfjlkñjflsñalsfjaslfj
xD
ta de ahuevo

01-Apr-2008, 11:17	#1
Drowned wtf Fecha de Ingreso: 28-January-2002 Ubicación: Guateee! Audi A4 Mensajes: 16.800 Feedback Score: 11 reviews	2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI http://www.mpt.org/motorweek/reviews/rt2724b.shtml ENGINE: 2.5-liter turbocharged flat-four HORSEPOWER: 305 TORQUE: 290 lb feet 0-60 mph: 5.6 seconds 1/4 mile: 14.1 seconds @ 100 mph 60-0 mph: 122 feet EPA: 17 mpg city/ 23 mpg highway Mixed loop: 18.5 mpg 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Program #2724 Just as the Ford Mustang GT offers affordable American V8 muscle, the Subaru WRX STI delivers hot import stimuli with a real world price tag. When we first tested the STI a few years ago, we were knocked out by its over-the-top styling, tough guy character, and road-rally performance. But 2008 brings us a new STI, and at first glance, it looks a bit tamer. So let's get behind the wheel to find out if the STI is still a blow out. Few performance cars have established such a formidable reputation as quickly as the Subaru Impreza WRX STI. So naturally, questions will be asked when fans see the switch from sedan to the new 5-door body style. That's not to say that the all-new 2008 WRX STI looks like Dad's station wagon, but there is less of that in-your-face, muscle bound, prize-fighter styling we adored. Fortunately, obvious performance cues, such as the functional hood scoop, bulging fenders, and rear hatch mounted spoiler, all remain. Like all '08 Imprezas, the STI rides on a longer wheelbase with 103.3-inches between the axles. Cast 18-inch alloy wheels are standard, with forged BBS units an option, all driven by Subaru's top 2.5-liter turbocharged flat-four with variable valve timing. With a high pressure turbo and big aluminum intercooler delivering 14.7 pounds of boost, it's been retuned to 305 horsepower, a jump of 12, and 290 pound-feet of torque. The STI's added horsepower is, as before, routed to Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel-Drive. Like the race car it emulates, you can fine tune the performance of the STI to taste. The center differential now has nine settings, including six manual points to vary the front to rear torque split. A helical gear-type limited slip front differential, and a Torsen limited slip rear, adjust power side to side. You can also set the level of electronic stability intervention, or just turn it off. Then there is SI-DRIVE, which varies throttle response. Set to Intelligent mode, it reduces the chance of wheel spin on slick pavement, while Sport and Sport Sharp ratchet up response to peak levels. In Sport Sharp, we launched our STI to 60 in 5.6 seconds, and through the quarter-mile in 14.1 seconds at 100 miles-per-hour. Both results slower than the slightly lighter, last generation car. The new throttle system seems to have tamed engine peakiness which results in a smoother, if slower, build of power. The same cannot be said for the 6-speed close ratio manual gearbox. Shifts are still stiff and a bit clunky. In the challenging corners of Georgia's Roebling Road Raceway, we found the STI's aggressive attitude still intact. Turn ins are very quick, but the car has an overall lighter feel. More steering feedback would make it even better. With the center differential on Automatic, and stability control off, the new STI is nicely balanced, retaining a bit of all-wheel drive front push. But dial the differential bias to the rear and the under steer is reduced to the level of a top-notch rear drive sport sedan. Very nice. While the engine and suspension have been to finishing school, the Brembo ABS brakes still have a rough-and-ready feel. Stops from 60 averaged a short 122 feet, with strong vibrations through the pedal. Rethinking the STI is also reflected in its cabin. Larger, and with much improved fit and finish, the interior is also extremely well equipped. The deep sport seats are wrapped in graphite gray with black leather bolsters, and electro-luminescent gauges top a racy dash. Standard goodies include a 10-speaker audio system with a CD changer and an auxiliary jack for MP3 players, plus automatic climate controls. The longer wheelbase results in improved rear leg room, and the standard split folding seatback maximizes the space available in the new 5-door body-style. Total cargo volume is a crossover-like 44.4 cubic-feet. Still, this is a high performance machine, so Government fuel economy ratings are a fairly low 17 city/23 highway. We averaged 18.5 miles-per-gallon on premium gas. Price wise, the WRX STI is also not the bargain it use to be. Base sticker is $35,640, up about $1,500, and that's before you add the BBS wheels that were standard last year. Still, that money buys a more livable WRX STI, and it's still an over achieving performer, even if the more sedate look will probably turn off a few of the faithful. But we all have to grow up some time; and if people did as good a job as the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, then maturing is something that every auto enthusiast would look forward to.

01-Apr-2008, 17:03	#8
LuisAlf Moderator Fecha de Ingreso: 11-August-2006 Ubicación: en la montaña azul... Mensajes: 14.807 Feedback Score: 45 reviews	a mi me gusta mas la anterior generación __________________

01-Apr-2008, 17:59	#9
lito2.0 Offset is everything Fecha de Ingreso: 10-July-2006 Mensajes: 8.373 Feedback Score: 29 reviews	lo que pasa es que el us spec es mas lento que X y e JDM es MUCHISIMO mas rapido, incluso mas rapido que el IX __________________

01-Apr-2008, 18:23	#10
memesh GRB lover Fecha de Ingreso: 23-September-2006 Ubicación: california STI hatch Tiempo: nosoyrectero Mensajes: 1.803 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	no hay nada q cobb no pueda arreglar mi opinion personal .. .. s agil c pega al asfalto como no tienen idea, el SI drive .. yo no c por q dicen q s mas lento q un X.. para mi lil red no lo fue .. tiene motor agradecido con las mods ya han sacado muy buenos numeros ... ademas acuerdence q aqui tenemos la gasolina mas basura 91 octanos..y otros estados tiene la 93.. y la fabrica recomienda q lo mas bajo q puede usar s 93 ... __________________

01-Apr-2008, 18:51	#13
V8 Vantage ··##··¬///Member Fecha de Ingreso: 17-July-2006 Ubicación: Guatemala ... Mensajes: 4.499 Feedback Score: 69 reviews	Subbies __________________ no publicidad en la firma

01-Apr-2008, 13:07	#2
442 W-30 455 cubic inches of... Fecha de Ingreso: 17-June-2006 Ubicación: North Carolina MazdaSpeed 3 Tiempo: 13.9 1/4 Mensajes: 8.058 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	esos son los specs del wrx no del STi... si no pues mi MS3 le ganaria en aceleracion y en el cuarto de milla sadfsadf __________________ [/SIZE]

01-Apr-2008, 14:56	#5
Juank_Evo Juanca Raines Fecha de Ingreso: 14-October-2006 Ubicación: Guatemala Mensajes: 5.293 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Fuck Sti's

01-Apr-2008, 20:11	#14
D16z_1.8T Senior Member Fecha de Ingreso: 05-June-2006 Ubicación: lost in a bad trip Specialized Tiempo: rapido Mensajes: 6.774 Feedback Score: 40 reviews	Tan lento sera en 1/4 Yo quiero esa linea algun dia __________________

01-Apr-2008, 20:22	#15
Victor.E I Corazon my Honda Fecha de Ingreso: 23-September-2006 Ubicación: Cacolandia: sector 01012 Ferio Chicotio 99 Tiempo: 11 algo laksd Mensajes: 16.469 Feedback Score: 42 reviews	mejor el antiguo :s __________________

01-Apr-2008, 21:16	#16
toyotagt 325isLove Fecha de Ingreso: 12-September-2006 bmw 325 is 90 Mensajes: 2.720 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	que bonito ese carrito!!! __________________ Love my job

02-Apr-2008, 12:46	#18
Freaks89 Loud Motorsport Fecha de Ingreso: 14-June-2007 Ubicación: Guatemala Mustang GT Tiempo: 9.70 Mensajes: 8.317 Feedback Score: 50 reviews	q bonita esa nueva geometria!! me gustaria tener uno d esos aunq me gusta un pokito mas la linea anterior! las specs del USDM si no me convencen mucho :s... pero de todos modos mejor un JDM!! __________________

02-Apr-2008, 12:57	#19
killerc Senior Member Fecha de Ingreso: 02-July-2006 Mensajes: 484 Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Best Motoring hizo la prueba del Evo X SST vs Impreza STI Hatchback en 1/4 de milla. Evo X SST 13"498 Impreza STI 12"937

02-Apr-2008, 14:22	#21
lobomochilero ..................... Fecha de Ingreso: 11-July-2006 ?? Tiempo: ?? Mensajes: 8.633 Feedback Score: 9 reviews	best motoring = probaron las versiones JDM de ambos... que buena mierda IMPREZA x 1000000000

02-Apr-2008, 20:22	#23
stuard Senior Member Fecha de Ingreso: 07-June-2006 MITSUBISHI Tiempo: N/A Mensajes: 391 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	En Look Esta Muy Bien !! __________________ MI QUERIDO LANCER!

03-Apr-2008, 09:27	#24
m.alvarez Senior Member Fecha de Ingreso: 30-July-2007 Ubicación: Guatemala Mensajes: 4.160 Feedback Score: 61 reviews	que de awebo esta. __________________ Qué hay de malo en perseguir los sueños. Qué hay de malo en soñar despierto. Sueño en color, sueño en verso. en historias con argumento, en canciones que al fin resuelvo.. Jarabe de Palo

03-Apr-2008, 13:25	#25
IsRa_RX ♫♪♫PsychedeliC Only♪♫♪ Fecha de Ingreso: 01-April-2007 Ubicación: GuaTemala. Tiempo: 4:20 Mensajes: 22.539 Feedback Score: 7 reviews	:slow: sañlkdjfñlasfjlkñjflsñalsfjaslfj xD ta de ahuevo __________________ "Flying is learning how to throw yourself at the ground and miss." - D. A.