New WRX STi
26 October 2001, 11:31 PM
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Straight off the Subaru website...
http://www.subaru.co.uk/news/sti_press_release.htm
[Edited by Steve Williams - 10/26/2001 11:32:53 PM]
EUROPEAN–SPEC IMPREZA WRX STi BREAKS COVER
Frankfurt debut for 265 PS Impreza WRX STi
Full European Type Approval
148 mph top speed and 5.2 second 0-60 mph time
Meets all European noise and emission regulations
Heavily modified turbo engine with Active Valve Control
New six-speed gearbox
Larger 17 ins Brembo brakes
Larger 225/45 tyres on gold spoked 17x7.5 alloy wheels
Uprated suspension with inverted struts
Front and rear ‘Suretrac’ limited-slip differentials
Faster steering rack for sharper responses
Styling highlights include smoked glass projector beam headlamps
Two versions – one with Prodrive-designed upgrade
UK on sale date – January 2002
Frankfurt debut for 265 PS Impreza WRX STi
Full European Type Approval
148 mph top speed and 5.2 second 0-60 mph time
Meets all European noise and emission regulations
Heavily modified turbo engine with Active Valve Control
New six-speed gearbox
Larger 17 ins Brembo brakes
Larger 225/45 tyres on gold spoked 17x7.5 alloy wheels
Uprated suspension with inverted struts
Front and rear ‘Suretrac’ limited-slip differentials
Faster steering rack for sharper responses
Styling highlights include smoked glass projector beam headlamps
Two versions – one with Prodrive-designed upgrade
UK on sale date – January 2002
Engine In Detail
Tuned by Subaru Tecnica International Inc
Larger air to air intercooler with water spray
Sodium-filled exhaust valves
Hollow intake valves
Reinforced engine block and connecting rods
Forged pistons
Shimless valve lifters
Active Valve Control System (variable valve timing)
265 PS and 253 lb ft of torque
Tuned by Subaru Tecnica International Inc
Larger air to air intercooler with water spray
Sodium-filled exhaust valves
Hollow intake valves
Reinforced engine block and connecting rods
Forged pistons
Shimless valve lifters
Active Valve Control System (variable valve timing)
265 PS and 253 lb ft of torque
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