Proof that the 300E is a beast. (WRX vs. 300E)
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Proof that the 300E is a beast. (WRX vs. 300E)
This is an old clip, but I think it speaks for itself. Enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGbTWVxscP4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGbTWVxscP4
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Cool vid but a 98 Impreza Turbo would eat 300E for breakfast in every department (except style & quality).
I suspect that race simply came down to whoever had the biggest ***** at high speeds.
I suspect that race simply came down to whoever had the biggest ***** at high speeds.
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The 300E with a chip IS a beast. Check out this video (remember to divide KM by 1.6 to get MPH). Check out that scratch going into second. 0-60 in about 7 seconds. This thing flies!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovEuGp0DsVI
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Thanks for that Doug,,, but the 300E wasn't chipped according to the video,,,, and the stats you provided were for the 1998 US Spec, non-turbo version of the Impreza. The Impreza in the video is a Turbo.
The 98 Impreza Turbo could do 0-60 in less than 6 seconds EASY and had a top speed of 150mph in most markets.
Even if you put a twin turbo on a 300E it would be hard pressed to keep up with an Impreza Turbo.
The 98 Impreza Turbo could do 0-60 in less than 6 seconds EASY and had a top speed of 150mph in most markets.
Even if you put a twin turbo on a 300E it would be hard pressed to keep up with an Impreza Turbo.
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Thanks for that Doug,,, but the 300E wasn't chipped according to the video,,,, and the stats you provided were for the 1998 US Spec, non-turbo version of the Impreza. The Impreza in the video is a Turbo.
The 98 Impreza Turbo could do 0-60 in less than 6 seconds EASY and had a top speed of 150mph in most markets.
Even if you put a twin turbo on a 300E it would be hard pressed to keep up with an Impreza Turbo.
The 98 Impreza Turbo could do 0-60 in less than 6 seconds EASY and had a top speed of 150mph in most markets.
Even if you put a twin turbo on a 300E it would be hard pressed to keep up with an Impreza Turbo.
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C'mon Doug,,, I love 124's as much as the next 124 loony but the WRX is on a different planet where performance is concerned. Chipping a 300E might alter the torque-curve but it won't add much in the way of HP as I understand it.
There was no Impreza turbo in the US in 1998 but most of the rest of the world got them,, including Chile where it appears that video was taken.
None of the early Impreza Turbo's were electronically limited as far as I know and their ability to exceed 150mph with revs to spare is well documented. Having driven one, I can attest they handle like a go-kart as well.
Fast and fun,,, but I'd take the 124 over it anyday.
There was no Impreza turbo in the US in 1998 but most of the rest of the world got them,, including Chile where it appears that video was taken.
None of the early Impreza Turbo's were electronically limited as far as I know and their ability to exceed 150mph with revs to spare is well documented. Having driven one, I can attest they handle like a go-kart as well.
Fast and fun,,, but I'd take the 124 over it anyday.
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yeah something else must've been done to the 300E. For sure. The WRX is absolutely quicker. No contest. I totally agree with you Juck. Just because he added intake, exhaust, and doesn't mean he chipped it as well.
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Well, tell jayrasheed at youtube about it. He says "My Merc has an upgraded ECU and puts out around 212 bhp. by the way it is an M103 3.0 engine with 12 valves." Maybe that doesn't mean a chip, but whatever it is it runs like a scalded dog! Jay's does 0-60 in about the same time as my E320 with 217 hp so it seems reasonable. Even the WRX only makes 209 ft lbs of torque and that's not until the rubber band gets wound up to 4000 rpm! What a slug! I can't even floor my Merc off the line cause it just sits there and smokes the tires. OK, maybe the Subaru isn't a slug but what's the point? If you're going to go fast you may as well do it with style.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovEuGp0DsVI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovEuGp0DsVI
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Floaty? lol. A WRX handles almost as tight as a C5, and would kill a 500E on the track, strip or highway. So, either your "friend's" WRX was busted, or you don't know what you're talking about. Hmmm,, that's a toughie.
Learn something about Rallying around the world in the past 10 years,,,,, then come back here and explain to us all how the WRX is 'pretty weak'. rofl
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and my CE.
i just dropped it at the shop this afternoon
and i'm missing it already
my garage is empty...
my garage queen would be gone for like a week or so
i just dropped it at the shop this afternoon
and i'm missing it already
my garage is empty...
my garage queen would be gone for like a week or so
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Rubbish.
Floaty? lol. A WRX handles almost as tight as a C5, and would kill a 500E on the track, strip or highway. So, either your "friend's" WRX was busted, or you don't know what you're talking about. Hmmm,, that's a toughie.
Learn something about Rallying around the world in the past 10 years,,,,, then come back here and explain to us all how the WRX is 'pretty weak'. rofl
Floaty? lol. A WRX handles almost as tight as a C5, and would kill a 500E on the track, strip or highway. So, either your "friend's" WRX was busted, or you don't know what you're talking about. Hmmm,, that's a toughie.
Learn something about Rallying around the world in the past 10 years,,,,, then come back here and explain to us all how the WRX is 'pretty weak'. rofl
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Rubbish.
Floaty? lol. A WRX handles almost as tight as a C5, and would kill a 500E on the track, strip or highway. So, either your "friend's" WRX was busted, or you don't know what you're talking about. Hmmm,, that's a toughie.
Learn something about Rallying around the world in the past 10 years,,,,, then come back here and explain to us all how the WRX is 'pretty weak'. rofl
Floaty? lol. A WRX handles almost as tight as a C5, and would kill a 500E on the track, strip or highway. So, either your "friend's" WRX was busted, or you don't know what you're talking about. Hmmm,, that's a toughie.
Learn something about Rallying around the world in the past 10 years,,,,, then come back here and explain to us all how the WRX is 'pretty weak'. rofl
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I will be the first to give mercedes it's praises over any car on any day, but I do think a wrx would out-hoss a w124 in many cases. On the open highway? Probably not, but there is a reason that wrx's are often rally champs. Apples and oranges.
Would I want to ride around in a tin can with a solid suspension and an engine that sounds like an audi 5000 with a plug wire disconnected and no exhaust, no. So I stick to my benz.
Would I want to ride around in a tin can with a solid suspension and an engine that sounds like an audi 5000 with a plug wire disconnected and no exhaust, no. So I stick to my benz.
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Doug and Garfunkle,
The pointless cheerleading is wasted on me.
The 500E is slower to 60mph and slower in the 1/4 mile. The Subaru is AWD and weighs 700lbs less than the 500E.
Not sure which universe you two live in,, but in this one, the Subaru would outrun a 500E,,, pretty much anywhere.
This isn't a personal preference thing,, these are just plain facts. They are very different cars, and the Subaru is much more suited for racing.
The pointless cheerleading is wasted on me.
The 500E is slower to 60mph and slower in the 1/4 mile. The Subaru is AWD and weighs 700lbs less than the 500E.
Not sure which universe you two live in,, but in this one, the Subaru would outrun a 500E,,, pretty much anywhere.
This isn't a personal preference thing,, these are just plain facts. They are very different cars, and the Subaru is much more suited for racing.
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I'd still think I owuld get a better kick telling chicks "Yeah I drive a Mercedes Benz." Subaru just dosent have that edge, thats all haha.
I'd still think I owuld get a better kick telling chicks "Yeah I drive a Mercedes Benz." Subaru just dosent have that edge, thats all haha.