New STi One Wicked Ride for Serious Enthusiasts Only
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| The Subaru Impreza WRX STi is as close to a street legal race car as currently available. (Photo: Subaru) |
Who wants a beefy ride? Well, if you're looking for a vehicle powered by an intercooled and turbocharged 2.5 liter DOHC boxer engine with Active Valve Control System (AVCS), variable valve timing, and an intercooler manual control water spray system delivering 300 horsepower at 6000 RPM and 300 lb-ft of peak torque at 4000 RPM, the all new 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi is the car for you. This powerhouse machine will only set its buyer back a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $46,995.
STi, meaning Subaru Tecnica International, is the high performance and motorsport subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. This vehicle will be the performance flagship of the Subaru line when it hits dealerships at the end of May. It is the most powerful Subaru ever to sell on the North American Market.
Equipped with a 6-speed manual transmission, the top-tier Impreza uses technology directly from Subaru expertise in World Rally Championship (WRC) competition. This technology is primarily aimed at hardcore driving fans.
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| Inside it's an equal mix of business and pleasure. (Photo: Subaru) |
Norio Osakabe, chairman, president, and CEO of SCI said, "The Impreza WRX STi is a car for the driving enthusiast. STi and the World Rally Team have given it lots of power, Subaru's trademark balanced handling, and an aggressive style that makes it stand out in a crowd."
To add more icing to the already sweet cake, the STI comes with an advanced Symmetrical All-Wheel Driving System with Driver Control Centre Differential, (DCCD) a trademark feature standard to the Subaru name, heavy duty Brembo four wheel disc brakes with electronic Brake-force Distribution and Super Sport ABS that provides exceptional braking stability, and inverted strut sport-tuned suspension to provide the ultimate union of handling and power.