Tag: Impreza WRX

  • Subaru Impreza WRX Club Spec Limited Edition for Australia

    Subaru of Australia has announced a special limited edition Impreza WRX Club Spec. Just 300 Club Spec WRXs will be available.

    Each comes with Leather trim, Black coated 17-inch alloy wheels, Black Subaru Tecnica International (STI) spoiler, Black door mirrors, Club Spec external badge, Numbered Club and Spec interior badge.

    The limited edition is available purely as a sedan with manual transmission-only.

    Tangerine cars will also have orange stitching on the WRX logos on the front seats and on the front seat back rests.

    Seat and steering wheel stitching is black.

    The black car has standard red stitching on the seats, back rests and steering wheel.

    The front guard garnish with WRX logo is also black instead of the standard silver.

    Subaru Impreza WRX Club Spec Limited Edition
    Subaru Impreza WRX Club Spec Limited Edition

    An STI kit is also available including:

    • Front lip under spoiler
    • Short shift gear lever assembly
    • Flexible tower bar

    The normal Manufacturer’s List Price (MLP) for the kit is $2100, but is available for $1000 on the Club Spec limited edition.

    The Club Spec WRX is priced at $41 490 MLP.

    “WRX continues to have tremendous appeal in its widebody form and combined with the retained value traditionally achieved by these limited editions, there’s likely to be a lot of interest in these cars, which can be differentiated even further from standard WRX with the addition of the STI kit.”, commented Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia.

    Source: Subaru

  • Subaru Impreza WRX STI S206

    Subaru has announced the new special edition Impreza WRX STI S206, which hits the Japan market. It is based on the 4-door SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI and features exclusively-made items in both interior and exterior designs. As with former STI models such as S204 and R205, S206 is founded on the IMPREZA WRX STI line.
    The exterior modifications includes a new front spoiler, a revised grille, ventilated fenders and 19” BBS wheels with Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. You can also opt for the NBR challenge package, which adds a carbon fiber roof, a carbon fiber rear spoiler and black BBS wheels.

    The interior boasts a genuine leather-wrapped steering wheel, “RECARO” racing bucket seats, and seatbelts.

    The WRX STI S206 also comes with a front tower brace, Brembo brakes and specially tuned Bilstein shocks. The chassis is stiffened and the VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control) system is also revised.

    Furthermore, you’ll get more power because of the ECU re-map, upgraded pistons and a high-performance crankshaft. The turbocharged boxer engine delivers 320PS (235 kW) and 431Nm (318 lb-ft)

    Only 300 units will be produced.

    Check out the full specs, below!

    Subaru Impreza WRX STI S206
    Subaru Impreza WRX STI S206

    Subaru Impreza WRX STI S206:

    -Mechanism-

    •    STI tuned Bilstein upside down strut and STI coil springs for front suspension
    •    STI tuned Bilstein damper and STI coil springs for rear suspension
    •    S206 BBS designed 19-inch x 8 1/2J forged aluminum wheels (silver)
    •    Michelin Pilot Super Sports 245/35ZR19(93Y) tires
    •    Brembo 6-pot silver colored brake caliper with STI logo and 18-inch 2piece type drilled disk rotors for front brake
    •    Brembo 4-pot silver colored brake caliper with STI logo and 18-inch drilled disk rotors for rear brake
    •    STI designed flexible front strut tower brace
    •    STI designed flexible draw stiffener, front
    •    STI designed flexible support, rear
    •    STI designed support, front kit
    •    STI designed lateral rink with pillow ball bush (front inside, rear inside)
    •    S206 engine balanced with STI
    •    STI designed S206 ECU (Engine Control Unit)
    •    S206 twin scroll ball bearing turbocharger
    •    STI designed S206 sport muffler with lowered back pressure exhaust
    •    Large intercooler with S206 logo
    •    STI designed strengthened silicon intake duct
    •    STI designed air cleaner element
    •    S206 multi mode VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control)

    -Interior-

    •    S206 RECARO designed front bucket seat
    •    S206 seat fabric, ALCANTARA® with black punching / red base, leather seat support (dark gray) with silver stitch
    •    S206 door trim & centered arm rest (black ALCANTARA® with silver stitch)
    •    S206 dark red colored seat belt
    •    S206 silver side sill plate with S206 logo (front)
    •    S206 leather lapped steering wheel with STI logo and silver stitch
    •    STI designed leather shift knob with STI logo and leather shift boot
    •    S206 leather side brake boot
    •    STI designed push engine start switch (red with STI logo)
    •    S206 serial number plate (console, engine compartment)

    -Exterior-

    •    S206 large front under spoiler
    •    S206 front fender outlet grille
    •    Aluminum front hood
    •    STI designed trunk lip spoiler
    •    S206 badges on front grille and rear gate
    •    STI designed side garnish with STI logo (black metallic)

    -Exclusive for NBR CHALLENGE PACKAGE-

    •    Carbon roof
    •    S206 dry carbon rear spoiler (2 angle adjustable with S206 logo)
    •    BBS designed 19-inch x 8 1/2J cast aluminum wheels (black)
    •    S206 Nürburgring Challenge sticker (rear)
    •    S206 red side sill plate with S206 logo (front)

    < Marketing >

    •    Maximum 300 units (must be pre-ordered by May 7, 2012)
    •    [Including maximum 100 units of NBR CHALLENGE PACKAGE that must be pre-ordered by March 19, 2012]
    •    Pre-orders for the “NBR CHALLENGE PACKAGE” have reached the limit for units available.
    •    [Exterior color “Lightning Red” must be ordered by February 6, 2012]

    Source: Subaru

  • Subaru Impreza WRX STI with a lap record at Isle of Man

    Mark Higgins set a new lap record on the Isle of Man circuit with Subaru Impreza WRX STI. The former rally chmapion stopped the clock at 19 minutes an 56.7 seconds for 60.83 km (37.8 mile) road course. The average speed was 182 km/h (113 mph) and a top speed of 261 km/h (162 mph).

    “Setting the record was both the most exhilarating and the most frightening thing I have ever done,” said Higgins

    “The rules allow for a flying start, so I crossed the line at 125mph. I then went down through the Bray Hill junction – normally taken at around 20mph – at over 150mph. Once that tricky section was out of the way I settled into the lap and quickly got used to the balance and sheer pace of the car.”, he added.

    “In the end the lap was simply fantastic, and the WRX STI behaved impeccably,” explained Higgins.

    Subaru Impreza WRX STI
    Subaru Impreza WRX STI

    “That we managed to set such an impressive time at our first attempt is a great tribute to the Subaru, especially given that so few modifications have been made. The engine pulled incredibly strongly throughout and the cornering capability proved crucial on such a twisty, unforgiving course.”, he finished.

    The new record is over 2 minutes faster, than the previous set 21 years ago by Tony Pond in a Rover 827 Vitesse.

    Subaru Impreza WRX STI is powered by a 2.5 liter four-cylinder turbocharged petrol with 300PS (225 kw) and 350Nm (258 lb-ft). However, the model which Higgins raced has an MSA-spec T45 integrated roll cage, TRS race harness and a Lifeline fire extinguisher system.

    Source: Subaru

  • Subaru unleashes officially the improved 2011 Impreza WRX

    Subaru has unleashed the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX models. For model year 2011, the sporty rides pack wider body design inspired by the brand’s high-performance WRX STI flagship vehicle. (more…)

  • Subaru announced the 2010 Impreza WRX Limited pricing details

    The American division of Subaru has released the pricing details on the new 2010 Impreza WRX Limited models. The four-door version is price tagged at $28,495 while the five-door 2010 Subaru WRX Limited model will be retailed for $28,995. (more…)

  • Subaru Impreza WRX STi Carbon at Tokyo Motor Show

    One of the latest creations from Subaru – the Impreza WRX STi Carbon made its official debut at the Tokyo Motorshow 2009. Based on the A-Line model, the new sport hatchback has carbon fibre roof, which gives the car better hp/weight ratio and lowers the center of gravity to maintain better traction and handling. (more…)

  • 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX To Make Public Debut At ESPN X Games 14

    2009 Subaru Impreza WRXThe newly-announced 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX will make its public debut at X Games 14, to be held in Los Angeles, Calif. July 31 – August 3. Boasting engine and handling upgrades, the 265 horsepower WRX will be on show at the Subaru display in the Sponsor’s Village. A 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX will be awarded to the “Subaru Most Outstanding Athlete of the Games” recipient. (more…)