Subaru WRX News
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We first heard about the latest edition Spec C as far back as April 2008 when reports emerged claiming Subaru was working on building a lighter and more hardcore version of the new Impreza WRX STI. Today, the automaker has released the first details of the car, which goes on sale in Japan this week. Based on the Impreza WRX STI, the new Spec C model features enhanced engine and chassis performance as well as a lighter body derived from the automaker’s motorsports program. The turbocharger also gets new ball bearings for the turbine axle bearing, and the ECU program was also exclusively...
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Subaru celebrates 20 years of STI division with new museumFor over 20 years Subaru's motorsports division STI (Subaru Tecnica International) has been churning out championship-winning rally cars and incredible road-going versions that have impressed scores of motor journalists and customers alike. Now, to commemorate its work with Subaru models, the STI...
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Video: The Building of Ken Block's Gymkhana 2 WRX STI
Every automotive enthusiast with an internet connection has likely seen the video of Ken Block drifting his Subaru Impreza WRX STI around a closed airbase Gymkhana style - it's the sort of stuff that builds legends. But for Ken Block, that's not enough, and he's planning a second video that...
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Subaru’s sporty WRX STI now available with automatic gearbox
Subaru’s WRX STI has always been about extreme performance. The car itself was developed by the Subaru Tecnica International (STI) division, the same group responsible for development of Subaru’s World Rally Championship cars, and thus next-to-little compromises to performance were...
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Subaru designs custom Impreza WRX STI for rally champ Travis Pastrana
Subaru may no longer be a competitor in the World Rally Championship (WRC) but the carmaker is still showing its support for rallying with the unveiling of a one-of-a-kind Impreza WRX STI. The special edition model has been designed for Subaru’s factory rally driver Travis Pastrana and it is...
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Subaru Impreza WRX STI fitted with ings N-Spec bodykit
Japanese tuning firm and manufacturer of custom aero parts, ings, has unveiled a bodykit for the new generation Subaru Impreza WRX STI. The latest kit is part of its N-SPEC series of bodykits, which includes a kit designed specifically for the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X. In addition to tuning...
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Subaru and its in-house performance accessories brand Subaru Performance Tuning (SPT) has unveiled a new SEMA concept based around the five-door hatchback Impreza WRX. The show car has been fitted with a number of factory-backed accessories from the SPT catalog, designed to enhance both the performance and styling of the WRX. The Impreza WRX already comes with a standard factory bodykit, so external mods were limited to a front lip spoiler by STI and a pair of fog light protectors. The more hunkered-down stance is courtesy of STI performance springs and Botticelli III 19in alloy wheels by OZ...
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Subaru launches 20th Anniversary edition of the Impreza WRX STI
It's hard to believe the Subaru Impreza WRX STI has been around in some form or another for 20 years already, but a special edition commemorating that fact was released today in Japan. Limited to just 300 units, the car will feature a range of upgrades above and beyond the standard STI along with...
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Subaru may launch third WRX model
The Subaru WRX has always been a favourite of performance enthusiasts. Its combination of giant-killing performance, numerous World Rally titles and a relatively cheap price tag quickly earned it cult status around the world, and it also made it a halo model for the rest of Subaru’s lineup...
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Official Teaser For The Subaru Impreza WRX STI
This is the first official image of the potent STI version of Subaru’s new Impreza WRX. We won’t get to see the car completely revealed until its Tokyo Motor Show debut next month but there are quite a few details we can gather from this teaser. Clearly seen is the car’s new hood...
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The new Subaru Impreza WRX, aka the ugliest car of the year
This is the first look at the next-generation Impreza performance model, and it shows that Subaru’s designers have taken the company back five years with the latest styling of the iconic WRX. Perhaps former designer Andreas Zapatinas knew his days at Subaru were coming to an end and as a...
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Subaru Impreza Replacement Coming, WRX Being Dropped?
UPDATE: Previous rumors that Subaru might be dropping its WRX and sedan bodystyle when it launches the next-generation Impreza are claimed to be false, according to Subaru officials. The new Impreza range is still expected to be unveiled at the 2007 New York Auto Show in April. Subaru’s not...
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