Subaru Impreza WRX STi

Saturday 29 August 2009
Subaru introduced the "New Age" Impreza to the world market in 2001. The second generation Impreza was intended to be larger, safer, stiffer, more refined, and more responsive. For many enthusiasts, the changes in the new car made it less desirable because it was heavier and slower with less of a raw edge to it. The WRX Sedan had a 20 mm wider track than its predecessor to aid handling, while the wagon remained the same. The coupe model was no longer available. The ovoid headlamp "bug-eyed" styling of the New Age Impreza was polarizing, but the improvements to the car brought greater mainstream acceptance.In late 2005 a new range was released; including the entry-level 2.0i (formerly GX), RV, 2.0R (formerly RS), WRX and WRX STi models. The 2.0R changed from a 2.5 L engine to a slightly more powerful 2.0 L engine; while the turbocharged WRX changed from a 2.0 L engine to a 2.5 L engine. The automatic transmission was dropped from the WRX despite the popularity of the sports shift automatic in other Subarus such as the Outback. In 2006 the automatic transmission was added to the Limited package which includes heated leather seats, heated mirrors, heated wiper blades, and a moonroof. Side airbags were added as standard across the range. Subaru Impreza WRX has been bought by French Gendarmerie for its Motorway patrols. At the New York Auto Show, Subaru introduced a new WRX.
The 2003 replica is state of the art model made by AutoArt. It is much, much more sophisticated than the 2001 version with "bugeye" headlights manufactured by IXO.

Technical data:
- engine: 4 cylinders boxer
- capacity: 1994 cc
- horsepower: 265 HP
- gearbox: 6+1
- top speed: 244 km/h

Technical data:
- engine: 4 cylinders boxer
- capacity: 1994 cc
- horsepower: 280 HP
- gearbox: 6+1
- top speed: 250 km/h

That is one of my favourite cars, therefore I couldn't resist to post "family" pictures.