2011 Subaru Impreza WRX
2.5L Turbocharged Engine
5-speed manual transmission
STI widebody fenders
265 hp and 244 lb-ft of torque stock
Clutch, Timing, HG all done
Invidia Dual Exhaust
Cobb Accessport
Cobb Intake
IAG AOS vapor separator
Hella Super Tones Horns
18x9.5” +38 SSR GTX03 wheels
265/35R18 Tires
Rally Armor Mud Flaps
Receiver Trailer Hitch (for Bike Rack, mini trailer, etc)
PRACTICAL AWD Turbocharged Sedan!!
For 2011, the Subaru Impreza WRX sedan gets new bodywork just like the STI. Power continues to be more than adequate, with the 2.5-liter turbocharged flat-four making the same 265 hp and 244 lb-ft of torque that it has since its upgrade for 2009. The WRX rows through the gears with a five-speed manual transmission that requires only one shift to reach 60 mph versus the two upshifts needed by the STI’s close-ratio six-speed. We’ve gotten a 4.7 second run out of the WRX and hit 60 in 5.0 flat with the STI.
Pick the right gear coming into a corner and the WRX will slingshot you out of it, scrabbling for more grip than you knew was there. Blip the throttle while braking—the pedals are well-spaced, even for big feet—and drop a gear or two, trailing off the brake as you turn in, and there's no understeer, no tendency to push when it should grip. Do it right and you can even induce a little four-wheel slide just about anywhere you'd like, perfectly controlled and very neutral.
Slide behind the steering wheel of the WRX and you're greeted by a well-lit instrument cluster that's dominated by a large, centrally mounted tachometer. It's flanked on the right by a smaller speedo in Porsche fashion, and all the gauges are clearly marked and readable in an instant. A pair of racing-style bucket seats are positioned up front that are incredibly supportive. The rear compartment is happily much bigger than the car's tidy exterior dimensions suggest. Headroom in back, a sore spot for most small and even mid-size cars. Trunk space is reasonable at 11.3 cubic feet, and fold-down functionality for both sides adds a world of convenience.
