Asia, Oceania and European-spec

[aaronyoung]

"In 2001, most of Asia, Oceania and Europe received the new STi. The engine was detuned to meet emission standards. Engine output was variously rated from 265 PS (261 hp/195 kW) to 280 PS (276 hp/206 kW) depending on market.

2005 STis received the long awaited DCCD control available in other markets, as well as a slight wheelbase increase to match the Japanese-spec WRX STi Spec-C.

In 2006, the model was facelifted like all STIs and the engine was changed to the EJ257 producing 280 PS (276 hp/206 kW)."
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Full Throttle

[Alpha_2nr]

In 2001, most of Asia, Oceania and Europe received the new STi. The engine was detuned to meet emission standards. Engine output was variously rated from 265 PS (261 hp/195 kW) to 280 PS (276 hp/206 kW) depending on market.

Yep. E.g. SDM STi's (at least the 02-04) carry a smaller turbo and different heads to the JDM cars. So power is down to 265 crank....stock.