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Genesis of the WRX, on eBay
Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2014 5:43 pm
by kevm14
Some lame engine output (115 hp WITH a turbo? I know it was the 80s but come on), but still interesting for the very good 4WD capabilities. And I do mean 4WD. 2 speed transfer case and center locking diff (plus manual ride height adjustment). Just needs an engine. Any other engine.
http://www.autoweek.com/article/2014030 ... dailydrive
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Subaru-Other-Tu ... ars_Trucks
Only $4,100. Get it while it's...tepid.
Re: Genesis of the WRX, on eBay
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 6:45 am
by Bob
That is actually a pretty awesome piece of history. Before you whine about 115 HP with a turbo, take time to remember this is from the era of 170 HP 5.0L V8s. My neighbors had the wagon version of this car growing up. I am pretty sure it was non-turbo.
Re: Genesis of the WRX, on eBay
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:13 am
by kevm14
Even AW said it was slow for its time. A 91 Corolla had, what, 102hp from a 1.6L? 115 with a turbo is lame.
Re: Genesis of the WRX, on eBay
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:20 am
by Bob
It had low range though! Imagine the 0-10 from an AWD launch in low!
Re: Genesis of the WRX, on eBay
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:36 am
by kevm14
Low range is cool but I bet it had turbo lag.
Re: Genesis of the WRX, on eBay
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 7:42 am
by Bob
turbo lag is possibly the only way to make a 115 HP turbo engine feel fast
Re: Genesis of the WRX, on eBay
Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2014 10:12 am
by Fast_Ed
When I was in high school, in Winsted, it seemed like every other car in the parking lot was a subaru wagon of this vintage.
They were so incredibly rusty, even way back then, but the people loved them. I can't imagine there are too many of them around still.
The turbo probably wasn't that fast, but it was an improvement over the NA version (I hope...)