Next Subaru WRX to get a Turbocharged Version of the BRZ's 2.0-Liter Engine with Around 270HP

The pundits over at Motor Trend magazine are reporting today that a spokesperson from Subaru of America has confirmed that the next iteration of the WRX will mark a return to a smaller displacement 2.0-liter flat four engine instead of the 2.5-liter motor used on the current model.

The Subaru rep said that new engine would be a turbocharged version of the firm's FA20 unit found under the hood of the newly revealed Subaru BRZ and its Scion FR-S and Toyota 86 siblings, with a targeted output of around 270-horsepower.

The FA20 engine, which in naturally aspirated form produces 200-horses and 205Nm (151 lb-ft) of peak torque, is more compact than the 2.0-liter boxer from the FB family of engines used on the latest Impreza and Forester, while it also benefits from Toyota’s “D-4S” direct injection and port injection technology.

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Fiat Abarth 500 Takes on Subaru Impreza WRX STI on Italian Track [Video]

The Abarth 500, especially when fitted with the 'essesse' performance package that lifts the 1.4-liter turbocharged engine's output to 160-horses, is a capable little beast for its size and price, but is that enough to challenge a previous generation Subaru Impreza WRX STI on the racetrack?

Well, as any driver with some experience on the circuit will tell you, it’s as much about the car as it is about the person sitting behind the wheel. That said, the Abarth 500 shouldn't come close to an STI in the right hands but it's plausible under certain circumstances.

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Subaru Unleashes Crown Jewel of JDM Impreza STi Series with New S206 [51 Photos]

The good news for those wanting to burn some cash on a hot set of wheels is that Subaru has unwrapped a new special edition version of its Impreza STI sports sedan called the S206. The bad news isn't that only 300 will be built, but that all cars will be only available in Japan.

Billed by Subaru as the "crown of STI tuned cars", the new Impreza WRX STI S206 follows on from previous “S” versions, such as the S203, S204 and S205.

So what's special about the new STI model? Well, for starters, the S206 employs exclusive Bilstein dampers, STi coil springs, a flexible front tower bar and draw stiffener, which promise to further improve the car’s precise and quick cornering response.

The S206 rides on a new set of 19-inch BBS aluminum wheels, which have been designed exclusively for this model, and are shod in Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires.

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Subaru STI

The last model of Subaru STI was impressive, now the new 2009 Subaru STI is even better it is a hatchback designed car that weighs lighter than a sedan then it has a turbocharged 296-hp SUBARU BOXER® engine and 300 lb-ft of torque , just like EVO this Subaru STI is made to be in the race track. With an 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, a Brembo® braking system and SI-DRIVE, and a price just below Lancer Evolutions this car is probably the smartest option to buy in its category.

Subaru STI Features:

* 296-hp @ 6,000rpm 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
* 300 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm
* Subaru STI is a symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
* MPG: 17 city / 23 highway^
* 18 x 8.5-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
* Brembo® performance brake system
* High-performance-tuned exhaust system with quad stainless-steel outlets
* High-performance sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension
* XM® or SIRIUS® Satellite Radio capability
* 10-speaker audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3/WMA capability and SRS Circle Surround Automotive® audio enhancement
* Auxiliary audio jack
* STI sport-design electroluminescent gauges with center-mounted tachometer
* STI-design leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system and cruise control buttons
* Performance-design front seats with fixed integrated head restraints and embroidered STI
Subaru STI Connectivity
* Bluetooth® wireless capability

Subaru STI

The last model of Subaru STI was impressive, now the new 2009 Subaru STI is even better it is a hatchback designed car that weighs lighter than a sedan then it has a turbocharged 296-hp SUBARU BOXER® engine and 300 lb-ft of torque , just like EVO this Subaru STI is made to be in the race track. With an 18-inch aluminum-alloy wheels, a Brembo® braking system and SI-DRIVE, and a price just below Lancer Evolutions this car is probably the smartest option to buy in its category.

Subaru STI Features:

* 296-hp @ 6,000rpm 2.5-liter DOHC intercooled, turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine
* 300 lb-ft of torque @ 4,000 rpm
* Subaru STI is a symmetrical All-Wheel Drive
* MPG: 17 city / 23 highway^
* 18 x 8.5-inch 5-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels
* Brembo® performance brake system
* High-performance-tuned exhaust system with quad stainless-steel outlets
* High-performance sport-tuned 4-wheel independent suspension
* XM® or SIRIUS® Satellite Radio capability
* 10-speaker audio system with 6-disc in-dash CD changer, MP3/WMA capability and SRS Circle Surround Automotive® audio enhancement
* Auxiliary audio jack
* STI sport-design electroluminescent gauges with center-mounted tachometer
* STI-design leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel with audio system and cruise control buttons
* Performance-design front seats with fixed integrated head restraints and embroidered STI
Subaru STI Connectivity
* Bluetooth® wireless capability