Subaru Impreza WRX STi is already a scorcher, but the Type C, recently caught on the Ring, represents a tighter and lighter overall package. Such visual details include the characteristic white multi-spoke wheels, slightly different front spoiler and rear bumper lower splitter/diffuser. However, at the heart of the Type C package is weight savings.
With only a minor horsepower increase expected, the core of modifications are put towards driving dynamics. Like the preceding GD chassis Type C, we expect Subaru has trimmed approximately 70 kg (155 lbs.) via aluminium roof, boot and doors, thinner glass, smaller battery and fuel tank. Additionally suspensions gets a little stiffer, steering a little more responsive, taller gearing and brakes are upgraded to bigger disks with 6-piston calipers.
Stay tuned as we expect a Ring time to surface any day now.
Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C Spied on the Ring
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C Spied at the Ring
By Brian Potter
July 18, 2008 7:00 PM
Filed Under: Japanese, Spy Photos, Subaru
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Xanavi23
July 18, 2008 7:10 PM
The weight drop is gonna make this car very, very good. yes i like the fact that its a Hatchback/sportwagon
carcrazy1234
July 19, 2008 6:16 AM
70 kg isn't the BIGGEST drop... definitely will help but i wish they would have lost more. that would be wicked. whoa imagine a full carbon fibre bodied sti with like magnesium, aluminum and other exotic type materials... yea it would cost alot but imagine the possibilities :P
xLumino
July 18, 2008 8:28 PM
it's a practical sportscar. Nice to see it now without camouflage. I only wounder, why a powerful version of a car will have a smaller tank?
JTZ
July 18, 2008 10:19 PM
smaller tank ... to save weight- faster time especially on a track...
The regular STI is meant more as an all round touring sports car... Larger fuel tank to go more places..
Tuner_Mad
July 19, 2008 12:55 AM
Yay, the rally inspired STI id finally coming soon and looks more slightly more aggresive with the front lip and wheels.
Xanavi23
July 22, 2008 6:37 PM
M7, "its better to let people think you are a fool rather than to open your mouth and remove all doubt" ;) This quote is brought to you buy Confusious a great Chinese Thinker/Philosopher.
Tuner_Mad
July 21, 2008 6:21 PM
Strange, Kia's don't have a hatchback with Flat 4 engine producing 300bhp with a extremely complicated 4wd system.
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