ZXVIIR

> since ur bored....read this and tell me what u think man!...
>
> When the WRX came out it was very impressive..IT made alot od heads
> turn..what do u guyz think of this..
>
> a join project between honda and Saburu deveopling a car named the
> WRX2200....
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> High Redline line.
> 17psi of boost
> twin turbo
> 4hundred sommin hp...
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> http://www.caranddriver.com-roadtest...43.wrx2200-pre
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22.324.5435.643@%5burl%5dwww.candieandzack.com/
> C-D%20Preview%20--%20PREVIEW%20TEST%20Honda%20S2000%20Page%201.htm
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> if u can't open it read below...
>
> What happens when you take one of the best convertible chassis in
> production today and mix it with a rally proven drive-train and enough
> boost to blow your lungs out? You get the new WRX2200, a joint venture
> between Honda Motor Co. and Subaru of Japan. After all of the accolades
> received for the S2000 and the WRX, the companies decided to mix and match
> a car which will be unchallenged in any racing scenario. (See page two for
> a description of the unique suspension choices that come from the
> factory.)
>
> This September, sports-car fans, the car of your (wet) dreams will finally
> arrive. Subaru's WRX2200 comes to market with one goal: Winning every race
> it's in. It has the stuff sports-car fantasies are made of: a
> front-engine, all-wheel-drive layout; a six-speed, close-ratio manual
> transmission; an unequal-length control-arm suspension all around; massive
> disc brakes; and supportive, firm bucket seats--in a package that weighs
> less than 2850 pounds. The WRX2000's crown jewel, however, is a 2.2-liter
> turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine pumping out an incredible 465
> horsepower at 8600 rpm and revving to a 9000-rpm redline.
> Astonishingly, there is no volume-production roadster on sale in the U.S.
> can top the featherweight WRX2200's power-to-weight ratio: even the
> yet-to-be-released Viper with 500 ponies under the hood can't touch this
> car. Best news of all is the expected price: $37,000, to which dealers are
> limited from the factory from charging more than. Please, stop drooling.
>
> Think of it this way, you will have saved $963,000 buying this car instead
> of a McLaren F1. So now, you can afford the garage to park this incredible
> machine in.
> Subaru and Honda used some serious teamwork when coming up with an engine
> that would blow away the competition. Of course, the Honda engineers
> thought that V-tec and a high redline were the way to go, while the Subaru
> side voted more for there twin-turbo setup ala the Blitzen. So what to
> do...... If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Yes, you heard us right, this
> bad-boy has a 9000rpm redline combined with sequential twin-turbos pumping
> out 17psi of boost. While it isn't unheard of for a Subaru engine to pump
> out 285ft/lb of torque, it is a slight departure from the norm to do it
> over 8000rpm. That's the beauty of this setup. By achieving high
> horsepower numbers through higher rpm's and not through gobs of torque,
> the engineers could use lighter driveshafts and a variant of the
> lightweight S2000 tranny, which only had to be beefed up slightly to
> handle the extra power.
>
> The small, rev-happy engine creates a unique driving experience. The
> elevated redline forces you to retune your ears to the proper shift point.
> Since few of us are used to the sound of an engine screaming away at 8900
> rpm, we had to watch the tachometer for the first few shifts to avoid
> short shifting. At engine speeds below 5000 rpm, one can hear and enjoy
> the burbling exhaust note. At more than 6000 rpm, the beast comes alive,
> and you wonder if you should have picked up some hearing protection
> (really, we're not kidding).
>
> Considering the high redline, it's no surprise that you have to rev this
> thing--a lot--to keep it moving. This is not a problem since there's zero
> engine vibration felt in the cabin, the tranny has six gears dedicated to
> keeping the engine spinning, and the shifter feels oh-so-sports-car
> perfect. All that revving exacts a penalty in cabin noise, however;
> wide-open-throttle acceleration is good for 97 dBA, topping even an F355
> spider's 89-dBA shriek.
>
> As with most high-strung motors, the WRX2200's engine lacks low-end grunt,
> so it must be revved hard at launch during acceleration testing. The
> situation is a little better than then stock S2000, since the first turbo
> is spooled to 8psi by a meager 2500 rpm, but the real fun doesn't kick in
> until the V-tec and second turbo get under way around 5000 rpm. Put about
> 6000 rpms on the tach and drop the clutch to watch one of the most
> uneventful launches in history. As mentioned above, the WRX2200 is
> equipped with Subaru's legendary All-Wheel-Drive system, and might we say,
> it is beautiful. With a slight chirp of the tires, the WRX2200 pulls hard
> through every gear, making consistent low 12's through the quarter mile.
> Maybe if the gas tank wasn't so full, the car would have pulled a high 11.
> We're sure to test this car again.
>
> Although it's nice to have a powerful car, true sports-car nuts like a
> lusty engine because it gets the car to the next corner quicker. Honda
> didn't skimp on the S2000's handling, and the WRX2200 shows that fact.
> Other than some minor adjustments and tweaks, the chassis is almost all
> stock S2000 (albeit, shorn in 245/45 and 275/40 rubber front and back,
> respectively). Its highly rigid frame uses a large-cross-section center
> tunnel for rigidity and provides a firm foundation for the all-control-arm
> suspension. (We didn't notice a hint of cowl shake over bumps.)
> The chassis tuning is nearly perfect, and the weight distribution rounds
> to an ideal 50/50. The tires always feel precisely planted. The car
> communicates a clear picture of what's happening at the contact patch, and
> as in most Hondas, we could use every last ounce of the 0.99 g of lateral
> grip with complete confidence. The WRX2200 takes a definite set in
> corners, but it never feels stuck in one position. It's always ready to
> change direction yet tracks arrow straight when asked. The ride is firm
> but not harsh. The tail stays well planted--but be judicious in your use
> of throttle, so much power is on tap that the car can be made to rotate
> very easily. The best part is the 4 wheel drifts that are so easy to
> induce.
>
> The brakes only enhance the WRX2200 confidence-inspiring nature. They're
> strong, REAL STRONG--stops from 70 mph required only 130 feet, we'll let
> you try to find a car that stops faster.. Even better, the brake pedal
> feels firm, and the WRX2200 doesn't do a nose dive when braking hard. The
> only downside to these brakes is going to be the cost of replacing the
> 13.5" slotted, drilled, vented Brembo rotors and the pads that fit their 6
> pot calipers. There's plenty of legroom, even for six-footers. There's a
> dead pedal for your left foot and enough room in the pedal box to allow
> unhampered footwork. And thanks to the engineers this time for the cloth
> top. Not only is it manually operated, but it can be completely removed
> for weight saving purposes. It's amazing to see the things done to keep
> the weight down even with the addition of the All-Wheel-Drive system.
> Note: this car only packs on 50 more pounds than a stock S2000, but adds
> 225 more ponies.
> There are still a few sports-car vices that will always be a part of the
> roadster formula. Storage space is at a minimum. There's no glove or
> pockets. All of the areas of storage for the WRX2200 have been replaced
> with aluminum panels, once again due to weight. The trunk holds only six
> cubic feet of stuff (slightly bigger now due to a lack of a spare), a bit
> more than a Miata's. But who cares? You want storage space, get a Honda
> Odyssey.
>
> And now for the astonishing announcement from the factory. Every WRX2200
> will come with a choice of Rally or Road Race suspension and tire package.
> The Rally version includes larger and stronger control arms, shocks,
> springs and wheels while the Road Race equipment is lighter weight, but
> not useful off-road.
>
> Will there ever be another car that has all of these capabilities? We sure
> hope so! Maybe we'll see the Twin Turbo Viper Evolution VX make it on the
> streets if the WRX2200 lights the fire beneath Mitsubishi and Dodge.
>
> The WRX2200 comes in your choice of colors, as long as it is Blue. There
> is no optional equipment, but everything you'll ever want in a roadster is
> here. Note, however, a CD player, cruise control, keyless entry, and all
> other frilly things have been removed, but we promise you won't miss them.
> Subaru plans to make only 5000 WRX2200s for the U.S. each year, so go
> ahead an contact your dealer now. The line is already forming.
> Subaru WRX2200
>
> Vehicle type: front-engine, all-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 2-door roadster
> Estimated base price: $37,000
>
> Major standard accessories: power steering, Electric compressor-removable
> A/C unit
> Sound system: Bring a walkman along.
>
> ENGINE
> Type. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 -Horizontally opposed, aluminum block and
> head
>
> Bore x stroke. . . . . . . . . . .3.73 x 3.30 in, 87.0 x 84.0mm
> Displacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136 cu in, 2197cc
>
> Compression ratio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.5:1
> Engine-control system. . . . . . . . . .Subaru PGM-FI with port fuel
> injection
>
> Emissions controls. . . . . 3-way high flow catalytic converter, feedback
> air-fuel-ratio control, EGR, auxiliary air pump
> Valve gear. . . . .chain- and gear-driven double overhead cams, 4 valves
> per cylinder, variable intake- and exhaust-valve timing and lift
>
> Power (SAE net). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 465 bhp @ 8300 rpm
> Torque (SAE net). . . . . . . . . . . . . .285 lb-ft @ 7800 rpm
>
> Redline. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9000 rpm
> DRIVETRAIN
>
> Transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-speed manual
> Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Subaru Electronically Controlled
> All-Wheel-Drive
>
> So tell me what u think....???

Apex i ITR

I saw the same article. I thought someone said it was a lie. If its true though, I know what vehicle I want to save for (Hopefully the styling is appealing).

broke1

that sounds sick

00-ITR-373

it's posted over on s2ki.com
someone also posted the real URL it takes you to and it's pretty obvious
it's a fake.

p0oty

Matt B

thats about as real as some fake boobies.

ZylexSNL

sorry, it's 100% fake...
that one floated around in members a week or 2 ago...

ZXVIIR

**** never knew that, sounded interesting....

EVIL Hx Coupe

damn, all that reading for some fake ****.... I was getting ready to start saving.

Skunk2Civic94

thats crazy

Propulsion

ahhh damn, I think my keyboard just short curcuited from my drool. Too bad its fake, but geez, a stock 11 sec car for 37k...........