Subaru Press Release: 265PS PPP for new style WRX!
27 February 2003, 08:34 AM
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For Immediate Release
265 PS PERFORMANCE PACK FOR NEW-LOOK IMPREZA WRX
Subaru’s new-look Impreza WRX is now available with a 265 PS performance pack which not only matches the power of the standard STi but produces even more torque.
Maximum pulling power leaps to 257 lb.ft at 3,500 rpm compared to the STi’s 243 lb.ft at 4,000 rpm and the regular WRX’s figure of 221.3 lb.ft at 4,000 rpm.
The result is a 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds with the Prodrive-developed WRX performance pack and a 0-100 mph recording of 14.1 seconds. This compares to the standard WRX times of 5.6 and 15.9 seconds respectively.
More importantly, throttle response is significantly enhanced throughout the rev-range, both during take-off and at the top-end. For example, the 30-50 mph time in fourth gear comes down from 7.8 seconds to 6.3 seconds and the 50-70 mph time in fifth gear is slashed from 10 seconds to 7.4 seconds.
The £1,600 performance pack must be fitted after registration and comprises a reprogrammed Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and free-flow exhaust system with a large single tailpipe. This price includes VAT and fitting.
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Further information:
Arthur Fairley
0121 522 6059 (Direct Line)
Anne Nash
0121 224 1643 (Direct Line)
26 February 2003
265 PS PERFORMANCE PACK FOR NEW-LOOK IMPREZA WRX
Subaru’s new-look Impreza WRX is now available with a 265 PS performance pack which not only matches the power of the standard STi but produces even more torque.
Maximum pulling power leaps to 257 lb.ft at 3,500 rpm compared to the STi’s 243 lb.ft at 4,000 rpm and the regular WRX’s figure of 221.3 lb.ft at 4,000 rpm.
The result is a 0-60 mph time of 4.8 seconds with the Prodrive-developed WRX performance pack and a 0-100 mph recording of 14.1 seconds. This compares to the standard WRX times of 5.6 and 15.9 seconds respectively.
More importantly, throttle response is significantly enhanced throughout the rev-range, both during take-off and at the top-end. For example, the 30-50 mph time in fourth gear comes down from 7.8 seconds to 6.3 seconds and the 50-70 mph time in fifth gear is slashed from 10 seconds to 7.4 seconds.
The £1,600 performance pack must be fitted after registration and comprises a reprogrammed Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and free-flow exhaust system with a large single tailpipe. This price includes VAT and fitting.
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Further information:
Arthur Fairley
0121 522 6059 (Direct Line)
Anne Nash
0121 224 1643 (Direct Line)
26 February 2003
27 February 2003, 08:53 AM
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This is great news, but I don't understand the thinking behind it. You can get more performance from a wrx+ppp than from an sti (0-60) and it can't be far off from 0-100. It seems like strange product placement by Subaru. I'm not complaining though - this might be the one to have!!
27 February 2003, 09:00 AM
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Don't forget the STi has many other differences suspension and engine wise (and that Scoop !). I would suspect they dont expect to sell *that* many STis without the STi PPP.
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27 February 2003, 09:01 AM
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So will this PPP fit the MY02? I guess the exhaust pattern is the same and its down to the ECU. Doesn't include the uprated fuel pump though 
? Very tempting 
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27 February 2003, 09:06 AM
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So what have they done that is different with this PPP than they did with the MY01 version?
PPPMAT, you have to remember that a very large proportion of the STi owners go for the PPP as well so I doubt it's that strange....
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27 February 2003, 09:25 AM
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good point, I hadn't thought about that. Still, looks like a good option for people like me who 20,000 miles a year (ish) and need a bit more comfort and still want the performance.
good point, I hadn't thought about that. Still, looks like a good option for people like me who 20,000 miles a year (ish) and need a bit more comfort and still want the performance.
27 February 2003, 10:29 AM
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How many pi55ed of STI7 owners are there going to be though?
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27 February 2003, 12:23 PM
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This also might be a blessing for those of us who would like an STi Wagon but don't particularly want to imprt a JDM car.
MYO3 Wagon + PPP + Full Decat might be at last the thing to tempt me into thinking about replacing my car
Robin
MYO3 Wagon + PPP + Full Decat might be at last the thing to tempt me into thinking about replacing my car
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27 February 2003, 12:42 PM
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Excellent news for wagon drivers (and potential wagon drivers)
At last a decent performing wagon !
Some stats for those who want 'em :
STi = 1470kgs
WRX = 1395kgs
WRX Wagon = 1410kgs
CO2 emissions for WRX = 219 g/km
The MY03 PPP will not be suitable for MY02 afaik
[Edited by MJW - 2/27/2003 12:44:53 PM]
At last a decent performing wagon !
Some stats for those who want 'em :
STi = 1470kgs
WRX = 1395kgs
WRX Wagon = 1410kgs
CO2 emissions for WRX = 219 g/km
The MY03 PPP will not be suitable for MY02 afaik
[Edited by MJW - 2/27/2003 12:44:53 PM]
27 February 2003, 01:27 PM
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March's Evo reckons the PPP will only have 250bhp, so as not to tread on the toes (tyres?) of the STi. Got to say this makes sense. Much as I'd love a WRX PPP with 265bhp + more torque than an STi, I'll be surprised if it happens. Doesn't make much sense from a marketing point of view.
Cheers
Mike
[Edited by Toonman1 - 2/27/2003 1:28:53 PM]
Cheers
Mike
[Edited by Toonman1 - 2/27/2003 1:28:53 PM]
27 February 2003, 01:34 PM
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Toonman ... looks like it is a Subaru Press Release i.e. official.
Also from reading this forum for a few years JohnS is not your average I've heard a rumour and it's this ... blah blah 300 PS ...blah blah only 50p.
I'd be surprised if this wasn't the case, it's not all about power .. STi has different styling, suspension, gearbox etc etc.
Me, put my name down for a PPP'd wagon in red wih colour coded skirts ... yum .... now where do I get 20-odd K ???
Doofus.
Also from reading this forum for a few years JohnS is not your average I've heard a rumour and it's this ... blah blah 300 PS ...blah blah only 50p.
I'd be surprised if this wasn't the case, it's not all about power .. STi has different styling, suspension, gearbox etc etc.
Me, put my name down for a PPP'd wagon in red wih colour coded skirts ... yum
.... now where do I get 20-odd K ???Doofus.
27 February 2003, 01:42 PM
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The insurance was no problem as i went through Subaru Insured and they know about the ppp.I paid £21k all in for WRX 03 with ppp,met paint,wrx matts,bootliner,alu gearshift surround Momo gear **** the car is fantastic value for money.The article in Evo mag is correct in that it states that Prodrive have extracted 260 bhp from the 03 model and this is in fact what has been passed through to the final product that we can buy,i have phoned last week and they confirmed this to me roll on sat morning.
27 February 2003, 02:12 PM
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If I recall the old MY02 PPP had more torque than the STI(261(PPP) to 253 STI). It seems as though the new PPP has increased the BHP more than it has the torque.
What is interesting is to see the stated performance figures vary so much. If I recall the MY01/02 PPP cars official time was around the 5.6 mark.
So how did they get it to 4.8 with only a 15 Bhp advantage and no weight loss??
From what i've seen I suspect the original MY01/02 performance figures were very conservative when every comparison i've seen on the road indicates them to be much faster than given credit for.
Curious...
What is interesting is to see the stated performance figures vary so much. If I recall the MY01/02 PPP cars official time was around the 5.6 mark.
So how did they get it to 4.8 with only a 15 Bhp advantage and no weight loss??
From what i've seen I suspect the original MY01/02 performance figures were very conservative when every comparison i've seen on the road indicates them to be much faster than given credit for.
Curious...
27 February 2003, 02:17 PM
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why would, specifically an STi7 owner be pissed off ???
seeing as the STi8 has the same power as the STi7 and both PPP's are comparable
seeing as the STi8 has the same power as the STi7 and both PPP's are comparable
How much was the "prodrive" STI7
£28k
or thereabouts.At least the STI 8 costs less. But there is now no reason to buy a UK STI for performance advantage alone over a WRX. Indeed, a PPP'd WRX will have a higher power to weight ratio than a standard STI. OK, but the STi PPP gives more power again, but at comparably higher cost.
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Yep, I'd say curious .... from all accounts/tests ..
The MY01 is 0-60 in about 5.9, 0-100 in about 17.5 (16.9-18.3 I've seen). Once PPP'd the 0-100 fell to about 16 (evo?).
Now the MY03 is 0-60 in 5.7, 0-100 in about 15.5. Once PPP'd the 0-100 is now about 14.
There isn't much difference in weight or BHP/torque etc so why is the MY01 so slow ... anybody from Prodrive care to comment. I'm interested as my next car may be MY01 or 03 depending on cash. I have MY00 just now and don't want something MUCH slower?
I am curious too.
Doofus.
The MY01 is 0-60 in about 5.9, 0-100 in about 17.5 (16.9-18.3 I've seen). Once PPP'd the 0-100 fell to about 16 (evo?).
Now the MY03 is 0-60 in 5.7, 0-100 in about 15.5. Once PPP'd the 0-100 is now about 14.
There isn't much difference in weight or BHP/torque etc so why is the MY01 so slow ... anybody from Prodrive care to comment. I'm interested as my next car may be MY01 or 03 depending on cash. I have MY00 just now and don't want something MUCH slower?
I am curious too.
Doofus.
27 February 2003, 02:20 PM
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Not me Nick (unfortunately!), but just wondering if the horse's mouth could add anything else? Certainly sounds like an attractive package!
Personally, I seem to be a little bit rogered at the moment. After a year of thinking, I eventually decided against one car (PPP Wagon) in favour of two extremes (RAV4 + Caterham), and it is currently looking like, now my RAV4 deposit is no longer refundable, Portugal won't let me import the Caterham (non-homologated) [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]. Have been waiting for the last week for a final decision from Customs.
There is the small chance that I will forgo my deposit (two thousand quid ) to get the Portuguese Prodrive Pack, with suspension and brake upgrades, but as it will probably take another 6 mths to filter over here, I don't see that just yet.
Personally, I seem to be a little bit rogered at the moment. After a year of thinking, I eventually decided against one car (PPP Wagon) in favour of two extremes (RAV4 + Caterham), and it is currently looking like, now my RAV4 deposit is no longer refundable, Portugal won't let me import the Caterham (non-homologated) [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]. Have been waiting for the last week for a final decision from Customs.
There is the small chance that I will forgo my deposit (two thousand quid
) to get the Portuguese Prodrive Pack, with suspension and brake upgrades, but as it will probably take another 6 mths to filter over here, I don't see that just yet.