What engine is in a Blobeye WRX?

The WRX is powered by an EJ205 rated at 218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) at 6,000 rpm.

What is Blobeye?

Introduced in late 2003, the Blobeye was a redesign version of the Bugeye WRX, with the new front fascia, front and rear bumper, and headlights (hence the name).

How much HP does a Hawkeye STI have?

The Sti seats five passengers and is based off the regular WRX. It has a high performance suspension, Brembo brakes, and 17-inch wheels. It is powered by a 293 hp 2.5-liter turbocharged engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission….Retail Price.

What year is the Blobeye Subaru?

This was arguably the best-looking of all the Imprezas, nicknamed the Blobeye generation and built for just a couple of years between 2004 and 2005.

What year is Hawkeye WRX?

Subaru’s Hawkeye WRX debuted in 2006 and was sold only through 2007; it was marketed as a refreshed version of the Blobeye design.

What does STi stand for?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Why is it called stink eye WRX?

The third and fourth generations of Impreza were manufactured from 2007-2013 and had two different body styles. The narrow body generation from 2007-2010, and the wide body generation from 2011-2013. Both of these body styles had the same headlight style throughout, and were called the “Stink Eye”.

Which one is better STI or WRX?

The WRX achieves better fuel economy than the STI due in part to its technologically advanced FA20 motor, but also due to smaller turbo size and automatically limited power progression and boost (lack of SI-drive). The WRX boasts a rating of 20 mpg city and 27 highway, while the STI gets 16 mpg city and 22 highway.

Does the EJ255 have forged internals?

For an EJ255 and EJ257, all the block needs is a set of forged pistons. 400 whp (particularly on 91 octane pump gas) is when cylinder pressures are high enough that a random knock event can take out the stock pistons. The rest of the internals are more than up to the task.