yes it's a 2.2. It's the same basic motor but stroked. Thats why the lower redline. There is no jump in hp but there is a jump in torque and both peaks have been signifigantly reduced as well as it having a much broader powerband.

We'll see, like I said before it's gonna take a good test drive before I decide to get it. I really don't think the performance is gonna be all the different from the current models. One deciding factor will be the drivetrain. If it's beefed up at all I might just go with an '04. Like I've said before, even if this one posts much better numbers it's all about fun to drive for me. If it's faster but less fun to drive....I'll be keeping my old one or getting an STi.