I just can't fathom how the WRX (265) is quicker than the STi...
There is no way. STi doesn't weigh THAT much more than the WRX, right?
Also I think you need to dump the clutch at a high RPM (over 4000) in the WRX to get these numbers. I'm not sure if they did this in the STI because if they did turbo lag wouldn't be an issue (at least that is how I understand it).
The 09 WRX has 265hp @ 6000 RPM and 244 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
----- The STI has 305hp @ 6000 RPM and 290 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm
Even with an extra shift in the 0-60 you would think that the STI should still be faster.
Someone lend me there STI so I can test out this theory.