Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C Spied at the Ring?

by Brian Potter
May 28, 2008 8:00 PM
Filed Under: Japanese, Spy Photos, Subaru

The good people at NihonCar.com have posted a scan of Japan's CarTop magazine showing a supposed Impreza WRX STi Spec C completely undisguised. The previous GD chassis WRX STi Spec C which was available in limited numbers for Asia, Oceania and Europe is distinguished by a slight weight reduction, minor engine tweaks, quicker steering ratio and stiffer suspension settings. If and when the Spec C hits the market, it's expected to have close to 300hp.

Source: NihonCar.com via Jalopnik.com

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"If and when the Spec C hits the market, it's expected to have close to 300hp" Maybe more than 300hp... The 2008 JDM Impreza WRX STI produces 308PS (304hp or 227kW).

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by AG4 | May 28, 2008 8:26 PM

It should offer a bit more horsepower than 308...but imagine it should have a healthy amount of weight dropped off like earlier versions.

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by Xanavi23 | May 28, 2008 11:31 PM

the clasic 2.5 Lt turbo engine y still prefere the LanEvo X looks

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by _M7_ | May 29, 2008 12:27 AM

The standard STI comes in Oz with 221kw (295hp), so are you saying that it's going to have an extra 5hp and be called a Spec C? What's 'C' stand for then... "Close" (to standard) LOL

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by atleast500hp | May 29, 2008 1:30 AM

Spec doesn't need to be more powerful. It's about being lighter and handle better (stiffer suspension etc.)

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by kimbo | May 29, 2008 5:41 PM