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Sauber duo opt for Subaru sporty and family road cars all around

Giancarlo Fisichella and Felipe Massa go for Subaru. While the Brazilian is driving an Impreza Turbo WRX STi Sauber Edition on normal roads, his Italian team-mate is using a Legacy AWD ‘Executive’ for private travel. Both cars are provided by Emil Frey Group in Switzerland. The company has been a Sauber partner for over seven years, supplying fleet vehicles to the team.

For family man Fisichella the Legacy AWD ‘Executive’ is an ideal car. "I have two small children, so I need a lot of space and flexibility. The Legacy Sports Tourer offers both. In addition, it has a highly comprehensive equipment package and a powerful engine, so driving pleasure is guaranteed as well."

The Legacy AWD is fitted with a 245-hp three-litre Boxer engine that transmits its power to all four wheels by a five-speed automatic gearbox.

Felipe Massa has opted for a particularly sporty model. The two-litre turbocharged engine of his Impreza WRX STi Sauber Editiondevelops 265 hp, accelerating the compact saloon from 0 to 100 kph in 5.5 seconds.

In the special Sauber Editiona leather interior with red seams and the embroidered Sauber logo as well as a carbon badge with Peter Sauber's signature create the appropriate ambience.

"The Subaru Impreza STi is great fun. It has a lot of power, excellent brakes, and its suspensions are tuned for very sporty driving," Massa said.

The partnership between Sauber Petronas and Emil Frey Group has a long tradition, now going into its eighth year. EFAG provides the Swiss team with a fleet of vehicles meeting the high demands of a Formula 1 team. Brands selected for the team's fleet include Jeep, KIA, MG, Rover and Subaru.

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Source Sauber Petronas
[03/06/04 - 10:28]

STi-Frenchie

Yup, been watching this for quite some time. More info here (in French or German)