NEW 2015 WRX 6 Speed Manual Transmission

 The New 2015 WRX 6-Speed. Whats Changed?.

 

Subaru's Drive Performance Magazine has released some new insight on the new 6-speed transmission in the WRX. 

2015 WRX 6-speed

Subaru is claiming that the new 6-speed transmission has been engineered for a smoother transfer of power through a Synchromesh Technology.  Basically A synchromesh gear-changing system matches the speed of an intended gear change to the speed of the current selected gear.  (basically elminating any need for double-clutching)  By matching their speeds, the gear change will be smooth and void of any grinding noise. 

 

Carbon Synchronizers have been used for 1st, 2nd, and reverse gears, in addition with meticulous honing for 2nd and 3rd gears enabling smoother surfaces to reduce wear. 4th, 5th and 6th gears have also been designed with overdrive ratios, helping turn the drive-shaft faster and than the gears are rotating, thus improving fuel efficiency.

Shifter Linkage

2015 WRX 6-Speeds now use a cable shift linkage, rather than rods. It was designed to be quiet and simple, connecting the shifter and the transmission. One cable is located at the top of the transmission housing and the other at the other side.  The side cable moves the selector arm forward and rearward to change gears.  The cable has a counter weight to help shifting feel more engaging.  This method was used instead of a rod mechanism because it provides a quick, responsive shift while transferring less noise to the interior. 

2015 Subaru WRX Gear Ratios

 The total gear-ration coverage coverage of all six speeds is wider than the range of five speed previous generation.  The new ratios have a broader range, more enjoyable and enable easier gear changes. Look for more WRX Acessories and Sport Package Information here.

 

Check out the 2015 WRX vs. 2015 STI here. 

Subaru's Hidden Gem

Subaru's Impreza CS400

We just had to post this one specific whip in more detail from yesterdays post "Ten Most Powerful Hatches" from Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson's picks.  Quite frankly, we felt a little bit of jealousy over this particular hatch. Not because we love hatches, (because we do) not because it's a Subaru WRX STi (because we do) and not because it's a rated 400bhp whip (woah') But because everyone gets to play with it but us.

 

We are Cosworth fans, some of us die-hard Cosworth fans. Some of us are rocking forged connecting rods, stroker kits, Camshafts and manifolds...  So how come we never got the option to buy this Subaru WRX STi CS400 Impreza? (not that most of us could even afford it, ... maybe)

Here's the dirty...

This is the first performance special Cosworth has developed since the 1996 Ford Escort RS.

  "Dat Spoiler tho-"

Yes, amongst all things, I think its safe to say that they have come a long way over the years.  The Cosworth CS400 Impreza has an upgraded engine and chassis that pushes a 0-62mph in 3.7 Seconds, a 12.75 quarter mile placing it only half a second slower than 572bhp Audi RS6.

Subaru UK only offered 75 STi's of this edition rating in at 50,000 Euro's.  That's about $68,815.00 here in the USA.  This is an evil trick for all of us over here, it's like holding a piece of candy out in front of a baby and then tossing it into the trash just to make a point that we're not allowed to partake!  (Even if we can think of some cooler whips for that kind of cash)  Her top speed is 155mph, 400bhp @ 5750 rpm, 400ft lb torque @ 3950 rpm.   

Doesn't matter, we didn't want it anyway. . . 

Now we get to look forward to new things like the "Launch Edition" STi. 

Pre-order 1 out of 100 at Mark Miller Subaru if it helps ease the Cosworth pain.

 Or this Special Edition WRX 

 

I guess we can't complain because we at least get some options... 

Find out more on the CS400 Here from Autocar.co.uk 

Matt Stringham

3/3/14