What engine comes in a WRX STI?

Engine, Transmission, and Performance The WRX STI’s turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four is eager to rev and pumps out a characteristic flat-four burble from the car’s quad exhaust pipes.

Is the 2016 WRX STI reliable?

The 2016 Subaru WRX has a below-average reliability rating of 2.5 out of five from J.D. Power.

What Turbo does 2016 STI have?

The EJ257 2.5 liter turbocharged and intercooled four-cylinder boxer engine is virtually identical to the 300 horsepower EJ255 that first came to North America in 2004 in the WRX STi.

How much HP can an STI handle?

Skim through the Subaru forums and you’ll find the question on so many STI owners’ minds, “how much horsepower can my EJ257 handle?” The answer is different for everyone, but the general consensus is that the 400-450whp range is when you might want to clear out the garage and get ready to pull a motor.

How long do STI engines last?

STI LYN said: Considering it is taken care of correctly, i.e. all recommended services, and is not beaten on that much, what is the life expectancy of an STI? If you baby it, at least 200,000 + miles.. I’ve seen them at 400,000 + and I actually think someone started a forum for this.

Is Subaru STI Twin turbo?

The 268-horsepower direct-injection turbocharged engine features a twin-scroll turbocharger for near-instant boost response and maximum power across a wide power band, delivering 258 pound-feet of torque from 2,000 to 5,200 RPM.

What is the difference between a Subaru WRX and WRX STI?

The Subaru STI is a variation of the Subaru WRX, but there are few major differences between these high-performance cars. The WRX runs on the 268 horsepower, 2.0 liter, four-cylinder Boxer engine capable of producing 258 lb-ft of torque. The STI, on the other hand, is a variant of the WRX which has a 305 horsepower,…

What does WRX STI stand for?

The Subaru WRX STi is a trim level that transforms the rally-ready WRX into an even more formidable force on the track that has helped the Subaru Rally Team USA to rally championships 11 times in the United States. STi stands for “Subaru Tecnica International”, Subaru Corporation’s motorsports division.

What is WRX and STI?

STI stands for “Subaru Tecnica International“. It’s basically a better Subaru WRX with performance-tuned engines, transmissions, and suspensions. STI is the division of Fuji Heavy Industry’s that specializes in motorsports.

Is the Subaru WRX STI limited?

The 2017 Subaru WRX is only available as a sedan. There are a total of five trim levels when you split up the standard WRX and the more powerful WRX STI. The standard WRX can be had in base, Premium and Limited trims; the WRX STI comes only in base and Limited trim levels.