2013 WRX - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

cody · 2011-12-08, 04:41 PM

Back to 2 liters.

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WRX. Those three letters tell automotive enthusiasts the world over that they are not dealing with an ordinary Impreza, and it all began in rally racing with a 2.0-liter turbocharged flat-four engine. Though some models – including the current WRX and STI in the United States – had engines displacing as much as 2.5 liters, the WRX earned its reputation with 2.0 liters, and that's the displacement specified for competition use.

According to Motor Trend, the 2013 WRX, which will likely debut sometime in 2012, will go back to its original engine size. The new powerplant will reportedly be based on the engine found in the 2013 Subaru BRZ, a clean-sheet design for Subaru, with the addition of the expected turbocharger. That ought to bring power up from 200 horsepower to about 270.

Now we come to the question of what platform in which the engine will reside. While common sense would dictate that the latest version of the Impreza, which was recently released as a 2012 model, would get the WRX treatment, we've heard rumblings that Subaru would keep its current WRX shell around for a few more years while it continues development of the next chassis. Only time will tell.

http://i.autoblog.com/2011/12/08/nex...four-thats-up/

Nick Koan · 2011-12-08, 04:50 PM

2 liters should be fine if they do use the BRZ motor.

cody · 2011-12-08, 04:55 PM

The BRZ motor obviously puts out more power. Direct injection right? Is it also more fuel efficient and lighter? That'd be sweet if they made significant gains in all areas.

sperry · 2011-12-08, 05:13 PM

I'm surprised it's not the 1.6l turbo motor they've already been showing along side the BRZ motor.

Kevin M · 2011-12-08, 06:54 PM

The USDM WRX is way too heavy for a 1.6liter. Subaru would lose TONS of market share on perception alone.

BOO · 2011-12-08, 10:01 PM

Too bad, as I would love to see the 1.6L in the WRC.

2011-12-08, 04:50 PM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	2 liters should be fine if they do use the BRZ motor. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-12-08, 04:55 PM	#3
cody Candy Mountain Real Name: Cody Join Date: May 2005 Location: Californication Posts: 7,751 Car: 03 Pussy Wagon, now with more pink! Class: TESP OMG Internet!	The BRZ motor obviously puts out more power. Direct injection right? Is it also more fuel efficient and lighter? That'd be sweet if they made significant gains in all areas. __________________ Slow and low, that is the tempo.

2011-12-08, 05:13 PM	#4
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	I'm surprised it's not the 1.6l turbo motor they've already been showing along side the BRZ motor. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2011-12-08, 06:54 PM	#5
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	The USDM WRX is way too heavy for a 1.6liter. Subaru would lose TONS of market share on perception alone. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2011-12-08, 10:01 PM	#6
BOO EJ205 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 2,076 Car: 12+tires Class: Spec. without hard work, nothing grows but weeds	Too bad, as I would love to see the 1.6L in the WRC. __________________ LOL.. The other White Meat ... lol ------------------------------------------------ subaru(STi) is a boys car, mitsubishi(evo) is a man's car - Jeremy (Top Gear) GC,GD,GM

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