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I found this article today:"Toyota Unveils Racing Engine and Corolla XRS...Toyota also debuted the Corolla XRS, a high-performance version of the popular Corolla, that will be powered by a retuned version of the 1.8-liter engine and 6-speed manual transmission that is used in the Celica GT-S and the Matrix XRS. In the XRS, the 1.8-liter will produce 170 horsepower and 127 lb-ft of torque, and will produce better mid-range torque than in the other applications. The Corolla XRS will also feature a sport-tuned suspension, a front connecting rod damper, 16-inch alloy wheels, Michelin performance tires, a stiffer steering column, a specially-designed steering rack, and sport seats."Here is the link http://autos.msn.com/advice/ar...c=msn Looks like the 2zz engine will get shaved to 170hp? Sounds like they are moving in the wrong direction I would imagine that this will carry over to the Vibe too.Thought that was interesting.

Probably will never know for sure what it can do until someone buys one and gets a dyno run on it. At http://www.autoweek.com/cat_co...50913, Quote »While many of the products are redesigns of existing vehicles, Toyota is venturing into a new segment with the Scion tC entry-level performance coupe. It also is taking on the Honda Civic Si's long dominance of the sport compact market with the 180-horsepower Corolla XRS. Hybrid versions of the Toyota Highlander and Lexus RX 330 are also part of the countbut you're probably right though, Toyota itself, at http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/future/xrs.html says Quote »The exciting Corolla XRS is fun in the fast lane with a 170-hp engine, 6-speed manual transmission, active strut tower brace, 4-wheel disc brakes and a sport-tuned suspension.At http://www.toyota.com/about/ne....html, they say Quote »The new Corolla XRS will be powered by a 1.8-liter four-cylinder DOHC engine that produces 170 horsepower and 127 pounds of torque. The engine will deliver a broader and stronger mid-range torque than the previous versions of the 2ZZ engineI kow HP numbers are important, but I like torque better. I like the pull, the acceleration that comes from torque

Quote, originally posted by Roadpig »ILooks like the 2zz engine will get shaved to 170hp? Sounds like they are moving in the wrong direction I would imagine that this will carry over to the Vibe too.Thought that was interesting.I thought the 2004 Vibe GT was already down to 170 from 180? Or maybe its 174...? Hmm.