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ZER026D · 2004-02-02, 12:51 PM

Will Forester chop Cayenne to size?

Subaru's Forester wants Porsche’s performance SUV crown! We predict that when it is launched, the 224 kW Scooby wagon will sprint from zero to 100 km/h in less than six seconds.

When CAR Magazine tested the Forester 2,5 Turbo in October last year, its performance surprised everyone. Here was a SUV that accelerated faster than a whole bunch of exotic machinery, Alfa 156 GTA, BMW 330i and Mercedes ML55 AMG included. Now Subaru is looking to make its acclaimed SUV go even faster.

The Forester STi will be launched in Japan at the end of February. To distinguish the fire-breathing newcomer from lesser siblings, it gets several of the iconic Impreza STi's styling bits, such as the colossal air scoop on the bonnet and pink STi badges. It will also feature dramatic 18-inch wheels, but, thankfully perhaps, not gold painted ones. The interior gets a slight lift, with, amongst other things, Recaro seats.

The Forester uses the Japanese company's boosted 2,5-litre flat-four, tuned to develop 29 kW more than the South Africa-spec Impreza STi. Performance should therefore be blistering at the very least. To cope with the extra power, the SUV has been equipped with the Impreza's uprated braking system.

sperry · 2004-02-02, 12:56 PM

That thing is sicker than SARS. Too bad it's JDM only, or so I've heard. At least, the chances of a US version are pretty slim... I don't think Subaur's got the clout to compete in the luxury markets quite yet. Perhaps if the new Legacy does well...

ArthurS · 2004-02-02, 12:57 PM

I still don't like the looks much. Better then the XT, but still not my cup of tea.

I doubt they will bring it over. But cool if they do.

STIwish · 2004-02-02, 12:59 PM

Id hit it.

MikeSTI · 2004-02-02, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STIwish

Id hit it.

STIwish · 2004-02-02, 01:07 PM

DAMMIT!! that made my throat hurt even more... i feel like crap, but laughing hard makes me feel even worse.

ArthurS · 2004-02-02, 01:12 PM

ArthurS · 2004-02-02, 01:15 PM

MikeSTI · 2004-02-02, 01:22 PM

that Bill Clinton one rules

STIwish · 2004-02-02, 03:20 PM

LOL!! yeah it does.

ZER026D · 2004-02-02, 04:20 PM

lol nice

2004-02-02, 12:51 PM	#1
ZER026D EJ251 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 616 Car: 01 is300 / 87 rx4 Class: ? drive fast take chances	For you guys that have not seen it yet. Will Forester chop Cayenne to size? Subaru's Forester wants Porsche’s performance SUV crown! We predict that when it is launched, the 224 kW Scooby wagon will sprint from zero to 100 km/h in less than six seconds. When CAR Magazine tested the Forester 2,5 Turbo in October last year, its performance surprised everyone. Here was a SUV that accelerated faster than a whole bunch of exotic machinery, Alfa 156 GTA, BMW 330i and Mercedes ML55 AMG included. Now Subaru is looking to make its acclaimed SUV go even faster. The Forester STi will be launched in Japan at the end of February. To distinguish the fire-breathing newcomer from lesser siblings, it gets several of the iconic Impreza STi's styling bits, such as the colossal air scoop on the bonnet and pink STi badges. It will also feature dramatic 18-inch wheels, but, thankfully perhaps, not gold painted ones. The interior gets a slight lift, with, amongst other things, Recaro seats. The Forester uses the Japanese company's boosted 2,5-litre flat-four, tuned to develop 29 kW more than the South Africa-spec Impreza STi. Performance should therefore be blistering at the very least. To cope with the extra power, the SUV has been equipped with the Impreza's uprated braking system. __________________ Subaru using the slightly different Exkimo spelling "Soebahrue" which is pronounced EXACTLY the same, it means "Man who beds with seals" I saw Chimok down on the ice floe doign that thing with the seals again. He's a total Soebahrue. www.level4racing.com

2004-02-02, 12:56 PM	#2
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	That thing is sicker than SARS. Too bad it's JDM only, or so I've heard. At least, the chances of a US version are pretty slim... I don't think Subaur's got the clout to compete in the luxury markets quite yet. Perhaps if the new Legacy does well... __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-02-02, 12:57 PM	#3
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	I still don't like the looks much. Better then the XT, but still not my cup of tea. I doubt they will bring it over. But cool if they do. __________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-02-02, 12:59 PM	#4
STIwish EJ251 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	Id hit it. __________________ STIwish

2004-02-02, 01:07 PM	#6
STIwish EJ251 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	DAMMIT!! that made my throat hurt even more... i feel like crap, but laughing hard makes me feel even worse. __________________ STIwish

2004-02-02, 01:12 PM	#7
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	__________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-02-02, 01:15 PM	#8
ArthurS EJ207 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 3,707 Car: 2011 Chevy Battle Wagon	__________________ Captain Murphy: I dub thee Sir Phobos, Knight of Mars, beater of ass. Be a hitter, babe.

2004-02-02, 01:22 PM	#9
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	that Bill Clinton one rules __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-02-02, 03:20 PM	#10
STIwish EJ251 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 894	LOL!! yeah it does. __________________ STIwish

2004-02-02, 04:20 PM	#11
ZER026D EJ251 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 616 Car: 01 is300 / 87 rx4 Class: ? drive fast take chances	lol nice __________________ Subaru using the slightly different Exkimo spelling "Soebahrue" which is pronounced EXACTLY the same, it means "Man who beds with seals" I saw Chimok down on the ice floe doign that thing with the seals again. He's a total Soebahrue. www.level4racing.com

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