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Old 08 October 2007, 09:19 PM
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Found this on NASIOC dont know if it has already been posted.Looks awesome from the front not so keen on the wheels or rear lights though.
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Old 08 October 2007, 10:40 PM
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You know if it looked like this:



It would have been stunning, the new car is a failure on many levels. Hopefully someone will bring out a wide arch kit with something to get rid of that ugly front end
Old 08 October 2007, 10:44 PM
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Originally Posted by bmac800
Found this on NASIOC dont know if it has already been posted.Looks awesome from the front not so keen on the wheels or rear lights though.
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copied from NASIOC


Originally Posted by flyinpig
"Stylish colors appropriate for an adult's sports model"


SI-DRIVE works together with Multi-mode DCCD (2 add'l auto modes) and Multi-mode VDC


41:59 torque split




Dimensions/Specs from brochure:
  • (308PS) 304hp/6400rpm; (43kgm) 311lb-ft/4400rpm
  • (mm) 4415 x 1795 x 1475
  • (inch) 173.8 x 70.7 x 58.1
  • weight 1480kg/3263lb (1470kg/3241lb for 17" and 18" BBS option)
3 settings SI drive, DVC and DCCD settings to play withA quick upshot of Differences between JDM & UK/EU (R/Hand drive) below

JDM 2.0ltr better engine, higher Rev's (cheaper Tax) UK 2.5ltr

JDM 13:1 Quick Rack UK 15:1 Rack

JDM gets Equal lenth exhaust manifold UK Cast

JDM Bridgestone UK Dunlop

JDM Seats(cloth &Tricot) UK (leather alcantara)
Recardo's optional extras on both UK & JDM

JDM steer wheel audio controls optional UK Standard

USA gets folding mirrors everywhere else non-folding. USA, Japan and UK Heated mirrors is an optional extra

JDMs Headlamp washers and levellers are optional UK STD

rumours

1) USA reckon 18" as standard, we'll see
2) UK Front bumper will be like the WRC concept car (frankfurt)
3) Some debate about the UK rear spoiler and rear light

IIRC IMHO

Tony

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Old 08 October 2007, 10:52 PM
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I like it a lot, it gets the thumbs up from me
Old 08 October 2007, 11:09 PM
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Better still here are some pics of it at the 'ring

front and side its not looking too bad, rear lights still suck **** though

New Spy Photos: 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Old 08 October 2007, 11:37 PM
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Looks much better than i thought it would
May not be a total loss after all.interior looks nice and also liking the quad exhausts
Old 08 October 2007, 11:53 PM
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i still think its pants
Old 09 October 2007, 12:57 AM
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Quite encouraging they've managed to keep the weight down, the Spec C variant should be almost the same weight as the current Spec C.
Old 09 October 2007, 02:30 AM
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i still think it won't last 2 years
Old 09 October 2007, 09:27 AM
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The best STI so far without doubt. I loved my old STI PSE II but this one makes me go mad :-) In a positive way. I love the interior of this one and also the widebody exterior. Viva la 80´s.

More pictures:
Motor Authority » Official: Subaru Impreza WRX STI
Old 09 October 2007, 10:13 AM
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In my very humble opinion (only being a scooby driver for 6 months), I think its pants. Just looks like another "hot hatch", lost all its originality and character.

Of course opinions do vary and I'm sure some will love it but its just aint right
Old 09 October 2007, 10:35 AM
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I hate the WRX, but love the STI. The wide-bodied hatchback format reminds me of the Escort Cosworth. And the fact that the body is different from the rest of the range will make it even more special.
Old 09 October 2007, 10:38 AM
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Looks awesome.. although i have been saying this for a while now. lol
Old 09 October 2007, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Swede-STI
Looks way better than the other new models
Old 09 October 2007, 11:40 AM
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The text says it is a 2 litre, why are Subaru not using the 2.5 as in the current STi?
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Although I will prob have to wait 3 years before I can afford one : (
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Does look nice in silver

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Old 09 October 2007, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by GaryCat
The text says it is a 2 litre, why are Subaru not using the 2.5 as in the current STi?
The Jap ones have always been 2.0
Old 09 October 2007, 12:29 PM
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We need the figures for the UK / Euro 2.5 model. Twin scroll 2 ltr is bound to perform that bit better


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The Jap ones have always been 2.0
Old 09 October 2007, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mystic_magic
Better still here are some pics of it at the 'ring

front and side its not looking too bad, rear lights still suck **** though

New Spy Photos: 2009 Subaru Impreza WRX STI
From the side it almost looks like a Focus ST!!!
Old 09 October 2007, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Swede-STI
The best STI so far without doubt. I loved my old STI PSE II but this one makes me go mad :-) In a positive way. I love the interior of this one and also the widebody exterior. Viva la 80´s.

More pictures:
Motor Authority » Official: Subaru Impreza WRX STI
I have to admit, I'm begining to warm to it. Looks quite good in Silver with the 5 spoke alloys.
Wonder if I'd be able to order them in Gold?

If the rumour is true, and it'll have 330BHP out of the box, it should be pretty quick. PPP on top of that, we could be seeing 360-370BHP.
Old 09 October 2007, 03:54 PM
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A few more pics...

Impreza STI the official photos from Subaru : Nihon Car .com

I think the pics of it in silver look great. Very nice and I'm beginning to wonder how much I'll get for my trade-in....

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Old 09 October 2007, 04:01 PM
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Look forward to seeing one in the flesh......and giving it a test drive!
Old 09 October 2007, 05:50 PM
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Like it, going to take some getting used too but I like it ....looks quite aggressive from some angles, think I prefer it to the Evo actually, the concept for the Evo looked good but the end result just looks sort of awkward to me .
Old 09 October 2007, 09:08 PM
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I like it alot

Glad I sold my 03 STi when I did, so I've just got to sell my house and I'll have the funds I need for a JDM 08 or if I can a 08 type 25

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Old 09 October 2007, 09:43 PM
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It is a shocking backwards design, it looks something in between a mazda and focus, from the rear quarter it looks like and estate and there are no flowing lines. It just does not gel. Juk.
Old 09 October 2007, 09:54 PM
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beauty is in the eye of the beholder, but it's the EVO X that's got me smitten - and you just know that a few months down the line their engineers will develop their flagship 366bhp engine in to something even better - and what a magnificient animal that will be. however, I can't afford one so I'll be hanging on to my blob eye for a good while yet
Old 10 October 2007, 12:14 AM
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I believe It will sell well...and that's important for the future of Subaru. I also think it looks no worse then any other Impreza model and will in fact soon be seen as upto date in its design and soon make classics...bugeyes...hawkeyes look dated.
This looks like a road going WRC and if it pumps out what it is rumoured, it will be an awesome beast.

Just wait until i fit a massive wrc winged spoiler on the back with quad afterburner vortex exhaust system.....
Old 10 October 2007, 04:24 AM
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I still think it looks crap, just another hothatch. I will not buy one for sure, and I also agree with an above poster: it won't last 2 years
Old 10 October 2007, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by pappasmurf
Just wait until i fit a massive wrc winged spoiler on the back with quad afterburner vortex exhaust system.....
Well done Pappa, modding 5 months before it is on the road


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