[mzvarik]

You can see on the video, that this EVO IX has 6 speed, other than the exhaust and ecu, it is completely stock.

One would hope that an extremely tuned 2008 STi ($35K for the car, $7K for the tuning) - would easily beat 2006 EVO IX with such a basic tune ($20K for the car, $2K for the tuning)

 

[mzvarik]

I know, I saw the video. See my comments in YouTube - Evo IX von Importracing

Even if it did have about 400ps, it still has stock turbo etc. I don't get it. STi has the same weight as the EVO, and much more power. I expected it to be faster.

Although stock STi gets to 0-124mph in 23 sec, where stock EVO IX gets it in 20.5 sec --- same hp.

 

[mzvarik]

According to: http://www.fastestlaps.com/car477885665e2b3.html

It is a fact, that EVO VIII FQ-400 (399hp) gets 0-100mph in just 9.4 seconds - that's comparable to that EVO IX in the video mentioned above - thus makes my assumptions correct.


So, a highly tuned 08 STi (~487hp) is comparable to EVO IX (~400hp) ...imho kind of disappointing...


The conclusion: if you want to race get an EVO IX, if you want comfort & style get BMW, if you want a bit of both get 08 STi.