Next-Gen Subaru WRX to Get Turbo 2.0-Liter Targeting 270 hp

The next generation Subaru WRX will be offered with a turbocharged 2.0-liter flat-four engine that could deliver as high as 270hp, according to a Subaru of America spokesperson. This engine is a turbocharged variant of the FA20 engine that’s used in the newly released 2013 Subaru BRZ.
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Joe_Limon - 12/9/2011 3:36:16 PM

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Wow, more power on the wrx and less on the base? Guess they know their markets, the base is looking for fuel economy, the wrx is performance!

KKO84 - 12/9/2011 5:37:58 PM

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I don't remember where I read the article but Subaru's plans are the differentiate the Impreza from the WRX & STi. Essentially what is going to happen is the Impreza coming up in 2012 won't have a WRX or STi version. The future WRX & STi's will most likely look the same as it's current offerings but swapping out the EJ25 for the new FA20's.

85bmw745i - 12/9/2011 10:13:15 PM

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If the WRX gets 270hp, the STI must be getting a significant boost. I'd guess 340-350hp. If it doesn't get too fat it will make for one fun car to drive.

t_bone - 12/9/2011 10:19:41 PM

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No mention of transmission. Hopefully they will wake up and go dual-clutch on this one.

Tilps5 - 12/10/2011 2:42:51 AM

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dual clutch is not sports car box. why u make your car souless crap.

CarCrazedinCali - 12/10/2011 8:28:39 PM

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maybe a sports car appropriate real manual transmission with SIX gears will be available