I heard that Japanese automakers get in some trouble if their cars are more than 260hp or so. Because of this, many of their cars ARE over 260hp, but they rate them lower in advertising. This has been rumored for the Mitsu EVO-VII. Has anyone heard if the STi numbers are also higher in real life?

Why is the UK WRX lower in hp than the rest of the world? To make room for the UK300?