New Car - the real pictures
26 September 2002, 05:17 PM
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straight from press day at paris this morning!
and finally a piccie of the new WRC '03
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]
and finally a piccie of the new WRC '03
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]
26 September 2002, 05:55 PM
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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!
I even bough the MY01 but I would think twice looking at that!
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26 September 2002, 05:58 PM
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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.
Josh
Given the other shots, I still quite like it.
26 September 2002, 06:01 PM
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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!
I am interested to see what it looks like in the metal... at least then no one can photoshop it!
26 September 2002, 06:11 PM
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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]
Edited to say: I bet the intercooler is front mounted of course!
[Edited by skoobidude - 9/26/2002 6:12:51 PM]
26 September 2002, 06:19 PM
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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 
just the Std small one to reduce drag.
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just the Std small one to reduce drag.Tony
26 September 2002, 07:36 PM
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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.
Thanks.
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26 September 2002, 07:56 PM
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Mutant-matt,
Have to agree, my Prodrive STi7UK still looks far better
but would like to see one in the flesh I might do tommorow as going to be in the Audience for CH4 Driven so might have one there
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Have to agree, my Prodrive STi7UK still looks far better
but would like to see one in the flesh I might do tommorow as going to be in the Audience for CH4 Driven so might have one there Tony
26 September 2002, 08:14 PM
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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....
Matt
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....
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26 September 2002, 08:55 PM
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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
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P.S. Think I need to see one in the flesh before I make up my mind whether I like it!
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26 September 2002, 09:09 PM
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Well I like it and and I've ordered one in shiney black
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
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
