Performance Review: Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch - [2010]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Subaru Impreza Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2010. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2011 SSC Tuatara 6.9L V8 Twin Turbo and the 2010 Bugatti Veyron 8.0 litre W16 Super Sport.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 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 4.0 997. 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 STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch in the same weight category as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Subaru Impreza shares the same bhp with the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (395 bhp)

In terms of power the 2457cc 16V F4 engine produces 395 bhp (294 kW) @ 5750 rpm similar to the 2022 Lotus Emira First Edition 3.5 V6 Supercharged (395 bhp) or the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo 992 (380 bhp).

The Turbo F4 throws out 400 lb-ft (542.3 Nm) @ 3950 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse 5.0 V8 (418 lb-ft) or the 2022 Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato (417 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 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8 (287.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Subaru Impreza.

The Subaru Impreza has a Power to weight ratio of 262.4 bhp per ton and 265.7 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 Impreza competing with the 2012 Mercedes SL Class 63 AMG V8 (287.2 bhp per ton) or the 2004 Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VIII MR FQ 400 (287.2 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 265.7 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 2015 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2.9 V6 Bi Turbo (290.6 lb-ft per ton) or the 2020 Mercedes GT AMG Roadster 4.0 V8 Bi Turbo (290.5 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 3.70 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 3.8 secs, this made the Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch as fast as the 2022 BMW 8 Series M850i xDrive 4.4 V8 Turbo G15 (3.70 secs) the 2022 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 (3.70 secs) the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 Touring 992 (3.70 secs) the or the 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 992 (3.70 secs). This Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch is also faster than the 2023 BMW X5 M Competition 4.4 Turbo F95 (3.80 secs) the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera T 3.0 Turbo PDK 992 (3.80 secs) the 2021 BMW i4 M50 (3.80 secs) the and the 2021 Mercedes SL Class 55 4Matic+ 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo (3.80 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Impreza and the 1971 Pontiac Firebird 455 4.7 L V8

When talking about the performance of the Subaru Impreza on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 12.29 secs @ 111.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1971 Pontiac Firebird 455 4.7 L V8 (12.24 secs), the 2008 Pontiac G8 GXP 6.2 V8 (12.26 secs), and the 1995 Honda NSX R 3.0 V6 (12.27 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2010 version of the Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch has a maximum speed of 155mph.

Top Speed of the 2010 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 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - 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).

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