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2005 Subaru WRX STi Review (Continued)


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SPECIFICATIONS
2005 Subaru WRX STi

Base Price			$ 32,445
Price As Tested			$ 33,890
Engine Type			horizontally-opposed four-cylinder,


				 dual overhead cams, 16-valves with
				 variable valve timing, turbocharged
				 and intercooled.
Engine Size			2.5 liters / 150 cu. in.
Horsepower			300 @ 6000 rpm
Torque (lb-ft) 			300 @ 4000 rpm
Transmission			6-speed manual
Wheelbase / Length		100.0 in. / 173.8 in.
Curb Weight			3298 lbs.
Pounds Per Horsepower		11.0
Fuel Capacity			15.9 gal.
Fuel Requirement 	91 octane unleaded premium gasoline
Tires				225/45 WR17 Bridgestone Potenza
Brakes, front/rear		vented disc / vented disc,
				 antilock and EBD standard
Suspension, front/rear		independent MacPherson strut /
				  independent strut
Drivetrain			front engine, full-time all-wheel drive

PERFORMANCE

EPA Fuel Economy - miles per gallon
    city / highway / observed		18 / 24 / 19
0 to 60 mph				4.9  sec

OPTIONS AND CHARGES
Short-throw shift linkage			$ 395
Titanium shift knob				$ 170
Turbo boost gauge				$ 230
STi carpet floor mats				$  75
Destination & delivery				$ 575

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