 | Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan/Plus
Sprite Swing |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan/Plus with a Sprite Swing with an actual weight of 1100 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Subaru is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Sprite with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
259
141
Mountains
Risk of snaking
309
204
Weight ratio: 66% (75% of kerbweight)
1100 kg
1665 kg
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| Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan/Plus
Sprite Swing | |
Actual Weights
- Sprite Swing: 1100 kg.
- Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan/Plus: 1665 kg.
- Noseweight: 65 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 66%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 259 points).
- Speeds of 80 mph (129 km/h) to 85 mph (137 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 141 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2200 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 15.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 309 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3000 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 71 mph (115 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Subaru is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 66%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 75%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 204 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
- Performance is fairly good.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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