2017 Subaru WRX Engine Performance | Subaru WRX Engine Specs

The WRX is quickly gaining a cult following. Pound for pound, it's known as one of the most dynamic performance cars on the road today.

WRX Limited in Ice Silver Metallic.

<br>There’s a lot of smart engineering behind the razor-sharp handling performance of the 2017 WRX. The 4-wheel independent suspension uses aluminum front lower control arms, and double wishbones in the rear to make it all possible, aided by stiff anti-roll bars, performance-tuned shock dampening and spring-rates, and available inverted front struts. Altogether, this results in minimal body roll, which contributes to more confidence, better control, and a phenomenal lateral grip measurement of 0.96g<sup>12</sup> .<br><br>

There’s a lot of smart engineering behind the razor-sharp handling performance of the 2017 WRX. The 4-wheel independent suspension uses aluminum front lower control arms, and double wishbones in the rear to make it all possible, aided by stiff anti-roll bars, performance-tuned shock dampening and spring-rates, and available inverted front struts. Altogether, this results in minimal body roll, which contributes to more confidence, better control, and a phenomenal lateral grip measurement of 0.96g¹² .

WRX Limited in Ice Silver Metallic.

<br>The FA20 2.0-liter, turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine produces 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The use of a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct injection help propel the WRX from zero to sixty miles an hour in 5.5 seconds<sup>12</sup>. Despite such phenomenal acceleration, the WRX still manages respectable fuel economy—20 mpg city, and 27 mpg highway<sup>11</sup>.<br><br><br>

The FA20 2.0-liter, turbocharged SUBARU BOXER® engine produces 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The use of a twin-scroll turbocharger and direct injection help propel the WRX from zero to sixty miles an hour in 5.5 seconds¹². Despite such phenomenal acceleration, the WRX still manages respectable fuel economy—20 mpg city, and 27 mpg highway¹¹.

<br>To perform at a high level, solid braking performance is indispensable. The braking system of the WRX features a brake master cylinder has a large bore for progressive and consistent pedal feel, coupled with 12.4-inch front and 11.3-inch rear discs. What results is stopping power above and beyond expectations, with control optimized by ABS and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).<br><br><br>

To perform at a high level, solid braking performance is indispensable. The braking system of the WRX features a brake master cylinder has a large bore for progressive and consistent pedal feel, coupled with 12.4-inch front and 11.3-inch rear discs. What results is stopping power above and beyond expectations, with control optimized by ABS and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD).

WRX in Ice Silver Metallic.

<br>You’re in command with either the 6-speed manual transmission with carbon 1st and 2nd gear synchros, or the available Sport Lineartronic™ Transmission with paddle shifters, 6- and 8-speed manual modes, and the ability to choose from three performance modes via Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE).<br><br><br>

You’re in command with either the 6-speed manual transmission with carbon 1st and 2nd gear synchros, or the available Sport Lineartronic™ Transmission with paddle shifters, 6- and 8-speed manual modes, and the ability to choose from three performance modes via Subaru Intelligent Drive (SI-DRIVE).

<br>Manual transmission-equipped models feature Continuous AWD with a 50/50 front-to-back power split, and a mechanical viscous-type center differential to vary the power split when there is a loss of traction. WRX models equipped with the Sport Lineartronic™ Transmission feature the Variable Torque Distribution AWD system, with a rear-wheel bias for enhanced handling feel. The end result of both systems is more control and more acceleration from every ounce of power.<br><br><br>

Manual transmission-equipped models feature Continuous AWD with a 50/50 front-to-back power split, and a mechanical viscous-type center differential to vary the power split when there is a loss of traction. WRX models equipped with the Sport Lineartronic™ Transmission feature the Variable Torque Distribution AWD system, with a rear-wheel bias for enhanced handling feel. The end result of both systems is more control and more acceleration from every ounce of power.

<br>The chassis is the heart and soul of a performance car. No amount of aftermarket modifications can mask a weak, flexy chassis. The WRX core is anything but, it’s fortified and overbuilt with high-tensile strength hot-stamped steel in all the right places. The result is unparalleled handling and a confident feel that can’t be duplicated.<br><br><br>

The chassis is the heart and soul of a performance car. No amount of aftermarket modifications can mask a weak, flexy chassis. The WRX core is anything but, it’s fortified and overbuilt with high-tensile strength hot-stamped steel in all the right places. The result is unparalleled handling and a confident feel that can’t be duplicated.

WRX in Pure Red.