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First Test: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

First Test: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI

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2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
POWER TRA IN/CHASSIS
Drivetrain layout	Front engine, AWD
Engine type	Turbocharged flat-4, alum block/heads
Valvetrain	DOHC, 4 valves/cyl
Displacement	149.9 cu in/2457 cc
Compression ratio	8.2:1
Power (SAE net)	305 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque (SAE net)	290 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Redline	6700 rpm
Weight to power	11.0 lb/hp
Transmission	6-speed manual
Axle/final-drive ratios	3.90:1/2.95:1
Suspension, front; rear	Struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar; control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Steering ratio	15.0:1
Turns lock-to-lock	2.8
Brakes, f;r	13.0-in vented disc; 12.6-in vented disc, ABS
Wheels, f;r	8.5 x 18 in, forged aluminum
Tires, f;r	245/40R18 93W Dunlop SP Sport 600
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase	103.3 in
Track, f/r	60.2/60.6 in
Length x width x height	173.8 x 70.7 x 58.1 in
Turning circle	36.1 ft
Curb weight	3356 lb
Weight dist., f/r	58/42 %
Seating capacity	5
Headroom, f/r	40.3/37.6 in
Legroom, f/r	43.5/33.5 in
Shoulder room, f/r	54.8/53.2 in
Cargo volume	19.0 cu ft
TEST DATA
Acceleration to mph
0-30	1.3 sec
0-40	2.3
0-50	3.3
0-60	4.8
0-70	6.4
0-80	8.2
0-90	10.7
0-100	13.3
Passing, 45-65 mph	2.7
Quarter mile	13.4 sec @ 100.5 mph
Braking, 60-0 mph	106 ft
Lateral acceleration	0.91 g (avg)
MT figure eight	25.7 sec @ 0.69 g (avg)
Top-gear revs @ 60 mph	2400 rpm
CONSUMER INFO
Base price	$35,640
Price as tested	$39,440
Stability/traction control	Yes/yes
Airbags	Dual front, front side, f/r curtain
Basic warranty	3 yrs/36,000 miles
Powertrain warranty	5 yrs/60,000 miles
Roadside assistance	3 yrs/36,000 miles
Fuel capacity	16.9 gal
EPA city/hwy econ	17/23 mpg
CO2 emissions	1.01 lb/mile
MT fuel economy	19.9 mpg
Recommended fuel	Unleaded premium