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 [...]
For the upcoming Impreza WRX and its STI variant, Subaru says it is keeping its focus on performance. Subaru is giving the next Impreza WRX a turbo four-cylinder engine, while the STI will be powered by a performance engine that produces over 300hp, in line with the current generation. “It’s the car that appeals to the [...]
Subaru’s redesigned 2012 Impreza will rolling off the sales lots starting in November. The performance versions, however, will be far behind, as the WRX and STI models are not scheduled for release for about another two years. The current body styles will continue to be available until the new versions are released. Subaru executives are [...]
Subaru’s WRX has some major changes in its future. One major change is that it will be completely independent of the Impreza, after sharing parts for almost 20 years. It will therefore being undergoing a major overhaul. So far, one very sporty rendering has surfaced showing just how far out Subaru is willing to go [...]
Travis Pastrana last year (Sept. 2010) reached the 6,288 foot peak of Mt. Washington Auto Road in 6 minutes 20.47 seconds – beating the previous record by 20 seconds. Apparently that wasn’t a record breaking run after all. The original record was held by Frank Sprongl in 1998, which was just broken by David Higgins [...]
Subaru of America has released a new video of the 2011 Subaru WRX STI setting an all-time course record for the Isle of Man TT Mountain Course, while being piloted by Mark Higgins, a former British Rally Champion. Higgins drove the 37.8 mile course in 19:56.7, traveling an average speed of 113 mph. Higgins time [...]
For any sports car in the world, a record-breaking Nurburgring lap is one of the most important deciding factors of its credibility. However, there is another place in the world where records are just as important – the Isle of Man. Located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within [...]
Usually you find us complaining about vehicles that are sold in Europe that we don’t get on the stateside. Well, here is one that is only available in Japan that we wish we had in the United States. Meet the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C, the Spec C meaning more performance than the original [...]
Subaru of America will be headed to the 2010 SEMA show with a couple of customized cars including the “Fastest STI Ever” and Travis Pastrana’s New Year’s Eve jump car. The “Fastest STI Eever” is the same model that holds the record breaking Nurburgring lap the Ring in 7:55:00. “SEMA is the pinnacle of the aftermarket [...]
Subaru of America has announced pricing for the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX and the WRX STI models. Both models will hit dealerships this September with prices starting at $25,495 for the Impreza WRX 4-door and 5-door model and $33,995 for the 2011 WRX STI 4-door (non-Special Edition). The 2011 Subaru WRX is powered by a [...]
