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What is the difference between a WRX and a RS?
Turbo! That’ll be your biggest answer, the WRX is the higher performance version of the RS. There will be a couple other changes which Subaru’s website will list, but power is the biggest change. One step higher in the power ranks is the STi.
Is the Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS a WRX?
Unlike today’s WRX twins, the 2.5RS was a coupe. Subaru wanted to test the waters in the US for the turbocharged WRX in the late 1990s and did so by showcasing a test model of sorts, dubbed the 2.5RX, at car shows across the nation. It then decided to sell a non-turbo version, the 2.5RS, beginning in 1998.
Does the Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS have a turbo?
But we got a taste of things to come for the 1998 model year with the release of the Impreza 2.5 RS. Turbo power? Nope. Motivation came from the Impreza’s optional 2.5-liter boxer engine, while, like the rest of the Subaru lineup, standard equipment included all-wheel drive.
Whats the difference between a WRX and STI?
The biggest difference between the 2016 Subaru WRX and WRX STI comes down to performance and efficiency. Featuring a 2.0-liter turbocharged Boxer engine, the Subaru WRX cranks out 268 horsepower; the WRX STI ups this output to 305 horsepower with its larger 2.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder Boxer engine.
When did WRX release?
The 1996 model year WRX debuted in January 1996. The WRX design received minimal mechanical changes, but a WRX V-Limited Edition was introduced to celebrate the success of the Impreza WRC car in the FIA WRC.
Are 2.5 RS reliable?
Bottom line, if you plan on keeping everything stock, you will have a fun to drive car that is very dependable. Even a head gasket leaking issue will not put a damper on your day, and will be worst you will probably ever see, if you even do. 2.5RS seems to be very durable.
Is a WRX a v6?
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. 268-hp direct-injection turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine. 6-speed manual transmission. Vehicle Dynamics Control with Active Torque Vectoring.
Is the BRZ or WRX faster?
Engine and Powertrain The 2018 WRX is the more powerful machine, and it delivers a more engaging driver experience than does the BRZ. The WRX beats out the BRZ when it comes to: Horsepower. Cornering and Overall Handling.