Performance Review: Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch - [2010]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Subaru Impreza Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - 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 1994cc 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 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 1470 kgs (3240 lbs) this makes the Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - 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 1994cc 16V F4 engine produces 315 bhp (234 kW) @ 6400 rpm similar to the 2024 Mazda CX-90 S 3.3 Turbo (340 bhp) or the 2023 Toyota Corolla GR Morizo Edition 1.6 Turbo (300 bhp).

The Turbo F4 throws out 318 lb-ft (431.1 Nm) @ 4000 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2023 Porsche Boxster Spyder RS 4.0 982 (332 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 2011 Lotus Evora S IPS 3.5 V8 (239.2 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Subaru Impreza.

The Subaru Impreza has a Power to weight ratio of 214.2 bhp per ton and 216.3 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2010 Impreza competing with the 2011 Lotus Evora S IPS 3.5 V8 (239.2 bhp per ton) or the 1984 Ferrari Testarossa 5.0L Boxer (239.2 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 216.3 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 2009 Audi R8 5.2 FSI Quattro V10 (241.3 lb-ft per ton) or the 1969 Pontiac Firebird 350 (241.1 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 WRX STI R205 Spec C - 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 WRX STI R205 Spec C - 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 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen

When talking about the performance of the Subaru Impreza on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 13.16 secs @ 104.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 1967 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 Sport Coupe 1st Gen (13.11 secs), the 2014 Renault Megane RenaultSport 275 Trophy (13.12 secs), and the 2017 Seat Leon ST Cupra 300 DSG 4Drive (13.12 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2010 version of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - 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 WRX STI R205 Spec C - 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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