Performance Review: Subaru Forester STi 2.5L Turbo - [2006]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Subaru Forester Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Subaru Forester STi 2.5L Turbo is the 5 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 Forester has a 2457cc Naturally Aspirated 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 Forester 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 Forester's All Wheel Drive, Estate combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1500 kgs (3306 lbs) this makes the Subaru Forester STi 2.5L Turbo in the same weight category as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 or the give or take 50kg.

The Subaru Forester shares the same bhp with the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp)

In terms of power the 2457cc 16V F4 engine produces 261 bhp (194 kW) @ 5600 rpm similar to the 2022 Hyundai i30 N Performance 2.0 Turbo (276 bhp) or the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (266 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated F4 throws out 279 lb-ft (378.2 Nm) @ 3600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (295 lb-ft) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (273 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Subaru Forester you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (199.0 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Subaru Forester.

The Subaru Forester has a Power to weight ratio of 174.0 bhp per ton and 186.0 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2006 Forester competing with the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (199.0 bhp per ton) or the 2003 Mercedes CLK 55 AMG Cabriolet (198.9 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 Forester generating around 186.0 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 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STI - Classic 22B (211.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 1969 Lamborghini Islero 400 GTS (210.9 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.20 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.4 secs, this made the Subaru Forester STi 2.5L Turbo as fast as the 2021 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 16V Limited Edition (5.20 secs) the 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD (5.20 secs) the 2018 BMW X7 xDrive 50i 4.4 V8 Turbo (5.20 secs) the or the 2018 Tesla Model 3 Mid Range (5.20 secs). This Subaru Forester STi 2.5L Turbo is also faster than 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 and the 2017 Land-Rover Velar 3.0 V6 Supercharged 360 (5.30 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Forester and the 2007 BMW 1 Series 135i 2d Coupe M-Sport

When talking about the performance of the Subaru Forester on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.1 secs @ 97.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2007 BMW 1 Series 135i 2d Coupe M-Sport (14.05 secs), the 1968 Jensen Interceptor FF 6.3L V8 (14.05 secs), and the 1969 Bristol 411 6.3 V8 (14.05 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2006 version of the Subaru Forester STi 2.5L Turbo has a maximum speed of 140mph.

Top Speed of the 2006 Forester equals the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2006 Subaru Forester STi 2.5L Turbo then how about the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph), the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Polo R WRC 2.0 Turbo (151 mph), or the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Edition 30 DSG (151 mph).

Related Links:

2006 Forester Rivals List.

A Brief History of Subaru

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