Performance Review: Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 - [2016]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Subaru Impreza Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2016. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2017 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 6.2 V8 and the 2016 Bugatti Chiron 8.0 W16 Quad Turbo.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 STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch

The Impreza shares its Petrol F4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch and the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the Impreza's All Wheel Drive, Saloon combination then how about the or the .

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1509 kgs (3326 lbs) this makes the Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 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 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp)

In terms of power the 2457cc 16V F4 engine produces 305 bhp (227 kW) @ 6000 rpm similar to the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (300 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Turbo F4 throws out 300 lb-ft (406.7 Nm) @ 4000 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 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 3.0 V6 Turbo (310 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 2013 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive F10 (227.1 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Subaru Impreza.

The Subaru Impreza has a Power to weight ratio of 202.1 bhp per ton and 198.8 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2016 Impreza competing with the 2013 BMW 5 Series 550i xDrive F10 (227.1 bhp per ton) or the 1968 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet 7.0 V8 (227.1 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 198.8 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 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (223.5 lb-ft per ton) or the 2008 Bentley Continental Flying Spur Speed 6.0 W12 (223.4 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 5.00 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 5.2 secs, this made the Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 as fast as the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Circuit Edition 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Toyota Corolla GR 1.6 Turbo (5.00 secs) the 2022 Honda Civic Type R 2.0 Turbo FL5 (5.00 secs) the or the 2020 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works GP (5.00 secs). This Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 is also faster than the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Ti 2.0 Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2018 Alfa-Romeo Giulia Q4 2.0L Turbo (5.10 secs) the 2017 Dodge Challenger RT 5.7 V8 (5.10 secs) the and the 2017 Dodge Charger Daytona 5.7 V8 370 (5.10 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the Impreza and the 1969 Ford Torino 1st Gen Cobra Hardtop Ram Air

When talking about the performance of the Subaru Impreza on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.42 secs @ 102.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1969 Ford Torino 1st Gen Cobra Hardtop Ram Air (13.35 secs), the 2016 Volkswagen-VW Golf R 2.0 Turbo DSG (13.35 secs), and the 1965 Iso Grifo GL 300 5.4L V8 (13.37 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2016 version of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 has a maximum speed of 159mph.

Top Speed of the 2016 Impreza equals the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (170 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2016 Subaru Impreza WRX STI 2.5 then how about the 2023 Porsche Cayenne Coupe S 4.0 V8 Turbo (170 mph), the 2023 Porsche Cayenne S 4.0 V8 Turbo (170 mph), or the 2019 Lotus Exige Sport 350 3.5 V6 (170 mph).

Related Links:

2016 Impreza Rivals List.

A Brief History of Subaru

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