Subaru Impreza WRX STI S206 offers more power and style

Subaru today announced a special performance edition of the new 4-door Impreza WRX STI at the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show. Known as the Subaru Impreza WRX STI S206, the model will go on sale today at dealerships throughout Japan.

The Subaru Impreza WRX STI S206 is the latest model in the STI’s ‘S’ series and features a ball bearing turbocharger, ECU (Engine Control Unit) with STI tuning, a sports muffler with lowered back pressure exhaust – all of which help the engine deliver 315-hp with a peak torque 318 lb-ft. Subaru also optimized the weight balance between piston, connecting rod, and crankshaft to enhance the rev feel.

The Subaru Impreza WRX STI S206 is also available with the NBR Challenge Package, which celebrates the car’s win at the 24 Hour Nurburgring Endurance Race in its class (held in June). The package adds a carbon roof and original dry carbon rear spoiler. The exterior also gets racing car touches, giving it an enhanced sporty feel.

Only 300 units of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI 206 will be made – with 100 of those being offered with the NBR Challenge Package. In fact, Subaru says that the NBR Challenge Package has already sold out so you can forget about ordering that.

Check out the specs after the jump.

-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)

– By: Omar Rana