Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon Announced for Tokyo Debut

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Subaru's Impreza STI is a legend in its own time. Generally a number of versions like the Spec C and the A-Line get put out during its life cycle and the Impreza WRX CARBON will be one of these. It is based on the A-Line model which features a 5-speed automatic gearbox - yes, you read correctly. In keeping with the softening of the STI's traditionally hardcore image the automatic transmission was introduced so more customers could appreciate the car's performance.

The main difference with the CARBON model is that a carbon fibre roof has been fitted in order to achieve weight reduction, lower the centre of gravity and consequently offer better performance. Additionally suede fabric has been used in the interior to give that extra lushness and comfort.

Two engines are currently found in the STI hatch, depending on the market. The most common one is the 2.0-litre turbo that makes 227kW (308hp) and 422Nm of torque. A number of other places get a 2.5-litre turbo making around 221kW (300hp) and maximum torque of 407Nm.

The Impreza WRX CARBON will be unveiled publicly at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show which starts 21 October for media and 24 October for the public.

De Dragon · Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:44 pm Post subject:

Auto FTL!

De Hero · Street 2NR Joined: 10 May 2006 Tech posts: 32 My 2NRide:

Just wondered why the 2.0 litre makes more power and torque than the 2.5 liter

more compression ?
More aggressive camshafts
Bigger Turbo?
Less anti-emmission devices?

Just wondered

bushwakka · Posted: Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:45 pm Post subject:

dis auto tranny is a backwards step for subaru i think....we gonna hav little rich girls driving sti's now....beatin up on TS men Crying or Very sad

Knight1 · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 1:48 am Post subject:

^^The Auto version of the STi has been out since the concept, and inception of the new model.

It's the way many car manf'r's tend to be moving now (most perf. car lineups have a clutchless manual/SMG/"sporty-shifting" automatic.

<shrug>

De Bench · Posted: Fri Oct 30, 2009 6:20 am Post subject:

bushwakka · Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 9:58 pm Post subject:

Knight1 · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:40 pm Post subject:

^^I'm well aware of that. But the conventional auto fits in with the image that Subaru is trying to portray with this car (I'd hardly believe that a twin clutch SST is just as idiot proof as a reg. auto....it must require a little more finesse to drive...based on reviews of course).

But yes.....everyone is using multi-clutch-disk SMG's....why not Subaru?

marcus8860 · Posted: Mon Nov 02, 2009 8:30 pm Post subject:

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honda hoe · Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:04 am Post subject:

another watered down performance sports car Rolling Eyes

bushwakka · Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2009 7:42 pm Post subject:

^agree wit u on dat one