So, too, do the suspension modifications ball joints, again, and for the first time a unique set of dampers, not just retuned STI dampers , titanium muffler, forged inch BBS wheels, and Pirelli P Zero tires.
Rarity, as in previous S-cars, is included: Only of these Ss are made. But things at Subaru begin to change. The automaker exits the World Rally Championship at the conclusion of the season, while at the same time STI shifts its focus to road racing. Oh, and you probably noticed that STI skipped an S Each of these cars ship with a carbon-fiber wing and roof, inch BBS wheels, Bilstein dampers, and Michelin tires. The engine in every S, you guessed it, is an EJ Subaru gifts the EJ a ball-bearing turbocharger, shoving the torque peak of lb-ft down lower in the rev range, to rpm.
For the first time since , STI gives its S-car line an injection of good ol' vitamin horsepower. The EJ20's leap to horsepower is made possible by a few more revs to work with its power peak is rpm higher, at rpm , without diminishing the low-end torque improvements achieved with the S The S also receives adaptive Bilstein dampers a first for Subaru , Recaro front buckets, and a beefy chin spoiler.
Subtle upgrades highlight STI's S A weight-saving carbon-fiber roof aids acceleration performance and lowers the car's center of gravity. Subaru's aim is to make the S the "ultimate driving car. Of the Ss Subaru sells, of them are the NBR cars, making the sleeper, less ostentatious "base" S the rarer car.
Unlike every S-car that came before it, the S is coming to the U. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may have an effect on your browsing experience. Necessary Necessary. But the car we have today is a far departure from the Impreza that Subaru introduced nearly 20 years ago.
A brand new WRX will also debut shortly that as the fifth generation of this storied nameplate. The second-generation Impreza introduced the controversial "Bug Eye" design while increasing the model's dimensions. The "New Age" Impreza design saw the coupe body style disappear, but it was also the generation that saw the WRX arrive in the US for the first time in The polarizing styling would go through two revisions before the third-generation model's debut.
The first facelift attempted to rework the front-end design, eliminating the round "Bug Eye" design only to replace it with what'd be dubbed the "Blob Eye" design, which was an improvement. The WRX model also got a tweaked suspension for improved handling while other small changes were made inside. The design previewed the next-gen redesign that'd arrive just two years later. They also got heated front seats, a sunroof, black instead of gold brake calipers, and a slightly different wheel design.
The heating and air conditioning controls and center stack were also modified that year. Given their all-wheel-drive systems and rally reputation, many STIs were driven year round, and their rear fender well arches are notorious for rust. Feel around under there and look for repairs.
Also look for rust on the undercarriage, even if the body looks good, and check for rusty bolts on the front radiator supports. If the bolts are fresh on a high mileage car, they were probably corroded. Another telltale sign of a salty winter car is corrosion on the front seat brackets. The bolts will rust and the black paint on the bracket will flake off over time. The bumper beams can also corrode.
Again, even if the paint looks fresh. Also look at the rear differential housing and trailing arms. They rust.
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