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"The 2005 WRX Sti [sic] saw minor interior upgrades over the 2004 version. It is powered by the turbocharged and intercooled 2.5-liter [sic] flat-four that cranks out more than 300 horsepower [sic]. Subaru’s invincible all-wheel drive system provides grippy traction on any surface."
—Official description[1]

The 2005 Subaru Impreza WRX STi - abbreviated as "SUBARU WRX '05" and also known as "SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STi"[2] - is an all-wheel drive sport compact by Subaru.

It appears in Forza Motorsport 2 and all subsequent main series titles, with its inclusion in Forza Horizon as part of the Rally Expansion Pack, as a Specialty Dealer car in Forza Motorsport 7, and in Forza Motorsport (2023) since Update 10.0.

Synopsis[]

Also known as the 'hawk eye', the 2005 WRX STi is the final facelift variant of the second generation Subaru WRX STi, replacing the 2004 'blob eye' facelift variant. Penned by former Alfa Romeo designer Zapatinas, the 2005 Impreza was one of Subaru's first models with the 'jet and wings' corporate front design.[3]

The final facelift WRX STi ran production until 2007 and was replaced by the WRX STI hatchback in 2008.

Powered by the two liter turbocharged EJ20 flat-four engine from previous models instead of the 2.5 liter EJ25 variant from some of its export market variants, the 2005 WRX STi appears as the Japanese specification model in the Forza series.

Compared to the 2004 model, the EJ20 from the 2005 model has improved specifications that are 295 hp (220 kW) and 311 ft·lb (422 N·m) of torque, although it has 280 hp (209 kW) in real life as the Japanese market model. Moreover, due to a weight figure of 3515 lb (1594 kg), which is 3315 lb (1504 kg) in the Horizon series, the 2005 WRX STi also weighs more in the Forza series than it does in real life.[4]

Despite its high weight relative to other WRX STI models, which actually makes it the heaviest car of its model family, the 2005 WRX STi still beats each car of its model family in every field of benchmark tests, although it is closely matched with the 2004 model.

Statistics[]

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Speed 5.2
Acceleration 4.7
Braking 3.6
Handling 3.8
Base Rarity 3.9
C 518
Unlock Requirements
North America:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Europe:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Asia:
missing data
Rarity: ?
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Saloon
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data
Speed 5.9
Handling 5.4
Acceleration 5.0
Launch 6.4
Braking 5.3
C 382
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 18,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Saloon
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data
Speed 6.0
Handling 5.5
Acceleration 6.8
Launch 7.8
Braking 5.4
B 498
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 18,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Sedan
Speed:
Top Speed: 165.4 mph  (266.1 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.484 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 125.6 ft (38.3 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 329.9 ft (100.6 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.93 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.95 g
Speed 6.3
Handling 4.8
Acceleration 7.3
Launch 8.5
Braking 4.9
C 479
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 33,000 CR or 55 T
Performance & Body Family
Body Family:
Production Rally
Speed:
Top Speed: 166.9 mph  (268.5 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.516 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 110.0 ft (33.5 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 277.4 ft (84.6 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.13 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.15 g
Speed 6.1
Handling 4.8
Acceleration 7.4
Braking 4.7
C 493
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 33,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Rally Day Heroes
Speed:
Top Speed: 160.8 mph  (258.7 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 127.2 ft (38.8 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 311.2 ft (94.9 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.09 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.11 g
Speed 6.1
Handling 4.8
Acceleration 7.4
Braking 4.7
Common 
C 493
Unlock Requirements
Specialty Dealer:
Purchase from the Specialty Dealer for 33,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Showroom Rally
Value: 33,000 CR
Collection Tier:
Tier 1 - Common (+70)
Speed:
Top Speed: 160.8 mph  (258.7 km/h)
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.519 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 132.0 ft (40.2 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 321.9 ft (98.1 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.09 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.11 g
Speed 3.5
Braking 2.2
Handling 2.4
Acceleration 3.3
B 503
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 76,000 CR
Performance & Division
Division:
Modern Sport Compact
Speed:
Top Speed: 164.4 mph  (264.5 km/h)
1/4 Mile: 13.000 secs.
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 107.0 ft (32.6 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 276.9 ft (84.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.09 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.06 g
Speed 6.0
Handling 8.6
Acceleration 6.8
Launch 7.8
Braking 8.6
B 452
Required DLC:
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 18,000 CR
Performance & Body Style
Body Style:
Saloon
Speed 6.3
Handling 6.6
Acceleration 7.3
Launch 8.5
Braking 7.9
B 674
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 18,000 CR
Performance & Championship
Championship:
Modern Rally
Speed:
Top Speed: 166.5 mph  (267.9 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 139.0 ft (42.4 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 339.5 ft (103.5 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.88 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.95 g
Speed 6.2
Handling 6.3
Acceleration 7.7
Launch 9.1
Braking 6.6
B 677
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 33,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Championship
Championship:
Modern Rally
Speed:
Top Speed: 166.0 mph  (267.1 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.482 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 167.4 ft (51 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 392.7 ft (119.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.85 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.91 g
Speed 6.7
Handling 5.9
Acceleration 7.7
Launch 9.5
Braking 5.5
B 694
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 51,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Modern Rally
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 166.3 mph  (267.6 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 170.5 ft (52 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 408.5 ft (124.5 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.86 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.87 g
Speed 6.2
Handling 5.3
Accel 6.3
Launch 3.2
Braking 3.6
Offroad 5.7
B 669
Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 51,000 CR
Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A
Festival Playlist:
Series 12 (Spring) - "Dirt Endurance" championship
Series 21 (Winter) - "Tropic like it's Hot" championship
Series 32 (Autumn) - "Making Tracks" championship
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Modern Rally
Value: 51,000 CR
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 168.5 mph  (271.1 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.500 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.100 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 136.2 ft (41.5 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 348.3 ft (106.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.91 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.92 g

Upgrade Preset - Rally

Speed 7.3
Handling 7.2
Acceleration 10
Launch 10
Braking 7.6
S1 852
Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 51,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Modern Rally
Value: 51,000 CR
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 187.5 mph  (301.7 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 2.895 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 7.349 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 225.4 ft (68.7 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 412.8 ft (125.8 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.05 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.09 g
Speed 6.6
Handling 5.4
Accel 9.2
Launch 8.5
Braking 6.3
Offroad 8.3
S1 827
Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 51,000 CR
Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A
Festival Playlist:
Series 12 (Spring) - "Dirt Endurance" championship
Series 21 (Winter) - "Tropic like it's Hot" championship
Series 32 (Autumn) - "Making Tracks" championship
Performance & Car Type
Car Type:
Modern Rally
Value: 51,000 CR
Rarity:
Common
Speed:
Top Speed: 182.3 mph  (293.3 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 2.964 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 7.417 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 81.7 ft (24.9 m)
100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 204.2 ft (62.2 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.16 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.23 g

Conversions[]

Conversion - Engine
F4T, F6 - Subaru Legacy
1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally, 5.7L V8
1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally, 5.7L V8, 3.0L F6
2.5L F4 - Turbo, 3.0L F6, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally, 6.2L V8
2.5L F4-T, 3.0L V8, 2.5L I5-T, 6.2L V8, 3.8L V6-TT, 5.2L V10
1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally, 6.2L V8
6.2L V8
6.2L V8, 4.0L F6, 2.0L F4 - Turbo Rally
6.2L V8, 4.0L F6, 2.0L F4 - Turbo Rally
Conversion - Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD
RWD Drivetrain
RWD Drivetrain
RWD Drivetrain
RWD Drivetrain
Conversion - Preset
'05 Subaru WRX (Rally)

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References[]

  1. "Forza Horizon 3 - Cars" . forzamotorsport.net . Retrieved 10-06-2018.
  2. Name in Forza Motorsport (2023)
  3. "Final facelift for Scooby Impreza (June 17th 2005)" . carmag.co.za
  4. "SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI" . goo-net-exchange.com (Japanese) . Retrieved 10-06-2018.
  5. Hood bug in Forza Motorsport 7