AWD when you have less than 500 hp and dry pavement = wasted weight and parasitic driveline loss. AWD when you have 220-230 hp like the WRX = just stupid, except for low traction situations. I’ve said it over and over… I’d love a RWD WRX if you could eliminate all the fat from the un-needed AWD system (aka, not just disconnect the front driveshaft).
It would be faster, lighter, brake better, get better gas mileage and cost less.
Suprised a front driver was able to beat it though.