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Old 07-31-2002, 01:25 PM   #17
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Originally posted by Oldnslow
Most manufacturers that offer higher performance versions of "base" models would offer a larger motor as part of the package to justify the higher cost and other upgraded features. Granted, the 2 liter STI is a significantly better motor than the WRX 2 liter. I'd still like to see Subaru "stun the world" with a turbo 2.5 with big power and a wide torque band on the STI. Hey, maybe even introduce it first here and then to the rest of the world! Wishful thinking.....
It would be nice. Happened with the 22B. Now think of the WRC. Limited to a 2.0L in their cars. Again, would be nice, but world wide, higher than 2.0 means you may get additional taxes on them as 'gas guzzlers'.

Remember, gas in Europe and Japan costs about 4x more than in the US.

--kC
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