straight from press day at paris this morning!

http://upload.turbosport.co.uk/getpi...1047274776.jpg

http://upload.turbosport.co.uk/getpi...1047818015.jpg


http://upload.turbosport.co.uk/getpi...1047286168.jpg

and finally a piccie of the new WRC '03

http://upload.turbosport.co.uk/getpi...1047806011.jpg

and the main points from the press release

Aggressive yet more aerodynamic new front styling
Bumper, bonnet, wings and headlamps all new
Power boost for WRX – now 225 PS
Stronger throttle response for WRX
Improved engine cooling for 265 PS STi
Revised dampers for most models give even better handling
STi gains more rigid front suspension, sharper steering
Interior quality upgrade – new cloth trim, revised centre console
Safety boost includes active front head-restraints, ISOFIX rear child seat mounts, impact-absorbing brake pedal and pedestrian-friendly wipers and bonnet
On sale in UK during February 2003

[Edited by JGRIFF - 9/26/2002 5:18:10 PM]

[Edited by JGRIFF - 9/26/2002 7:11:47 PM]

http://upload.turbosport.co.uk/getpi...1047274776.jpg

LOL at Avi and me!

But I got rid of the evidence ;) :D

It looks like a Legacy in the first picture! :eek: :( :rolleyes:

[Edited by blf21 - 9/26/2002 5:46:52 PM]

and the car that most will buy isnt the STi, that looks bloody awefull and boring!

I'm with you John I don't like what they have done... I guess I might change my mind given time.

I even bough the MY01 but I would think twice looking at that!

That head-on shot is probably the worst PR shot I've ever seen. It's way, way too close to the front of the car, and consequently shows nothing of the flared arches etc.

Josh

Given the other shots, I still quite like it.

well i like it

Should have got you to do the shots Josh! ;)

I am interested to see what it looks like in the metal... at least then no one can photoshop it!

Think i'll stick with my bugeye now!!

WRC car looks good though! Thing is, that additional bonnet duct appears to be discharging hot air out of the bonnet straight into the intercooler infeed duct!

Edited to say: I bet the intercooler is front mounted of course!

[Edited by skoobidude - 9/26/2002 6:12:51 PM]

I have visited Prodrive and they explained that scoop on the WRC car is purely cosmetic, as the Intercooler is front mounted and the exit from it is the first vent on the bonnet. They dont even fit an STi7 scoop on :rolleyes: just the Std small one to reduce drag.

Tony

Bet Morette are seeing pound signs! Subaru have thrown more business their way by the look of that :D

Paul

I am glad that I got an myo2... a set of morettes and I think I would have the better looking car:)
Did they make any engine mods in this update?

It is Bl00dy AWFUL - not as bad as the old bugeye!!

I have just felt the residuals in my MY00 classic shape go up! Thank you SUBARU!!

Pete

No sign of the wagon?

Well I think my MY02 STI Prodrive looks better.

Why o why did they not just stick on the UK300 or STI Headlamps. It was just the silver reflectors that looked crap!!

It's the 'Boss eye' :D

I want one.

Blob eye.....

I don't like it (funny that ;)) so am pleased to have the now Limited Edition bugeye STi Type UK ;););):D:D:D:D

Matt :)

Now is that suppose to be better?

And those Lexus lights look awful. They are fine on Lexus but have nothing to do with the Impreza.

Could some kind person please put the pictures up on a web site please as a normal jpg link. I can't access them though the getpic.asp route.

Thanks.

Ian.

:D:D:D:D:Dlexus lights:D:D:D:D

how cheesy

does it come with blue neon washer jets too

[Edited by mbc - 9/26/2002 7:40:47 PM]

Mutant-matt,

Have to agree, my Prodrive STi7UK still looks far better :D:D but would like to see one in the flesh :D I might do tommorow as going to be in the Audience for CH4 Driven :rolleyes: so might have one there :D

Tony

I think it looks wicked especially the rally car :D
I want one.

Sideways,

Judging by the rate you change cars, you're going to need something to fill in the gap between your STi 7 and 8 as they won't be delivered until Feb....;);):p:p

Matt :D

So, people with STI VIIs think their car is beautiful and this is ugly. What a surprise ;)

This, in my opinion, is an improvement. :D

Plus the power gain of the WRX is nice.

For those who are interested, there's a video clip of its unveiling on MSN.

Lunchie

P.S. Think I need to see one in the flesh before I make up my mind whether I like it!

Lunchie

Well I like it and and I've ordered one in shiney black :D

IMHO the bug eye STi looks crap in pictures but is so much better in the flesh.

I'm sure it will be the same here as I agree with josh that the face on pic is awful, it just flattens all the lines (see side view of WRC)

Roll on January when you fuglies can drool over a *real* car ;)

Phil

Here's the link to the streaming video on MSN for the lazy ones amongst you. :)

Dave.