Performance Review: Subaru Impreza WRX STI 330S - Hatch - [2008]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Subaru Impreza Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI 330S - Hatch is the 5 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2008. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2008 Ariel Atom V8 500 and the 2008 SSC Ultimate Aero TT.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, Hatchback combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1505 kgs (3317 lbs) this makes the Subaru Impreza WRX STI 330S - Hatch in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 or the give or take 50kg.

The Subaru Impreza shares the same bhp with the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp)

In terms of power the 2457cc 16V F4 engine produces 325 bhp (242 kW) @ 5400 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe 3.0 V6 Turbo (348 bhp).

The Turbo F4 throws out 347 lb-ft (470.4 Nm) @ 340 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (369 lb-ft) or the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 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 2012 Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 V8 FSI Quattro S-Tronic (240.9 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Subaru Impreza.

The Subaru Impreza has a Power to weight ratio of 215.9 bhp per ton and 230.5 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2008 Impreza competing with the 2012 Audi R8 Spyder 4.2 V8 FSI Quattro S-Tronic (240.9 bhp per ton) or the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (240.6 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 230.5 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 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 5.2 V8 (255.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R 5.2 V8 (255.3 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 4.60 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 4.8 secs, this made the Subaru Impreza WRX STI 330S - Hatch as fast as the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2023 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (4.60 secs) the 2021 BMW 2 Series M240i 3.0 Cabrio Turbo F23 (4.60 secs) the or the 2020 Audi A3 S3 Saloon (4.60 secs). This Subaru Impreza WRX STI 330S - Hatch is also faster than the 2022 Mini Cooper Clubman John Cooper Works 2.0 Turbo ALL4 (4.70 secs) the 2020 KIA Stinger GT 3.3 V6 Turbo AWD (4.70 secs) the 2020 BMW X4 M40d 3.0 Turbo (4.70 secs) the and the 2020 KIA Stinger GT2 3.3 V6 Turbo (4.70 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Impreza and the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR-4

When talking about the performance of the Subaru Impreza on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.12 secs @ 104.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR-4 (13.06 secs), the 2006 Mercedes CLK 500 Cabriolet (13.06 secs), and the 2011 Ginetta G40 R 2.0L (13.06 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2008 version of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI 330S - Hatch has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2008 Impreza equals the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 330S - Hatch then how about the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (166 mph), the 2022 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8 (166 mph), or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach 1 5.0 V8 (166 mph).

Related Links:

2008 Impreza Rivals List.

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