WRX STi JDM Brochure Leaked
October 8, 2007 by George Skentzos
The NASIOC have acquired images from a brochure of the 2008 Impreza WRZ STi which has revealed much more than Subaru might have liked in the lead up to its Oct 24 debut at the Tokyo Motor Show.
Perhaps the most important fact leaked through these images is the power output of the STi variant, which stands at 227kW at 6,400rpm and 422Nm at 4,400rpm which is transferred to the AWD system through a six-speed manual transmission. The AWD system will feature a torque split of 41:59 and incorporate a limited slip differential.
Supposedly the STi’s 0-400m has been improved by 5 percent over the previous generation.
These figures are comparable to the 2008 Evolution’s 220kW and 407Nm – meaning the STi may not only still be a contender, but could be the odds-on favourite to take the road-going rally-car crown.
Also revealed are the colours available for the new STi, which sees the trademark World Rally Blue make a heroic return. What may also be revealed through these pictures are the seemingly tinted taillights on the lighter coloured models – which could just be wishful thinking on my behalf.
Images of the interior reveal a stunning rally-bred cockpit adorned with glowing red highlights and what appears to be a touch-screen entertainment system. Portions of both cloth and leather racing seats adorned with the STi emblem can also be seen.
The dimensions of the STi have been revealed as 4415 x 1795 x 1475mm with a kerb weight of 1,480kg.
Parts of the brochure translated by members of the NASOIC reveal suggested VDC settings for various conditions:
New Multi-mode VDC settings:
1. Normal
2. Traction
3. Off
Suggested settings:
- Normal driving: SI-DRIVE (SPORT) + Multi-mode DCCD (AUTO) + Multi-mode VDC (NORMAL)
- Spirited/Circuit driving: SI-Drive (SPORT #) + Multi-mode DCCD (AUTO -) + Multi-mode VDC (TRACTION)
- Race/Motosports: SI-Drive (SPORT #) + Multi-mode DCCD (MANUAL) + Multi-mode VDC (OFF)
- Snow: SI-DRIVE (SPORT or INTELLIGENT) + Multi-mode DCCD (AUTO +) + Multi-mode VDC (NORMAL)
Further translated text reveals the brake package consists of black 4-pot Brembo front calipers and 2-pot Brembo rears which are standard equipment.
The STi is proving to be more impressive than ever expected, and has definitely obliterated any idea of it slotting into the hot-hatch market with these figures – the question is how will it perform against the Evo?
George Skentzos
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Gee it seems the car release game is like some sort of spy game now,could become dangerous .
I really starting to like this car more and more. Ill have the World Rally Blue with gold wheels thanks!
metalic grey, silver and blue FTW….looks impressive….i want to see the rear end properly though before i decide if i like it or not though!
The technical figures are exciting, but the look is still somewhat tame. For the right price it would be a consideration; and the right price is about the same as they are worth now… I hope it is leather on the seating. The Liberty GT STi seats were perfect! :-)
I’ve always been interested at this, and have not put all my eggs on the EVO X, and I am glad I have given this a chance…
The pumped guards, enlarged bumper etc… All directly taken from the WRC concept.. and its looking mighty fine.
The EVO looks aggressive and is very good looking. But is almost too alike to a love child between a R34 GTR and an Audi…. which is good and all. But the STi looks like one of those Euro hatches (Renault, Peugeot etc) injected with steroids then given the Japanese-influenced sports kit/ engine performance etc…. which results in a unique looking beast!… Gotta line up for a test drive! :-)
Why do these cars have so few gauges? I mean they should at a minimum have a boost gauge. Where does one obtain good quality after market gauges that do not look like tacky add-ons?
Looks decent… hard to directly compare an Evo and Sti now in terms of looks because one is a sedan the other is a hatch. Both looks good. From what Ive seen of the Sti though Im starting to like it more, the Evo’s front end is unbeatable but its rear is a let down, in terms of looks, this car seems to be better rounded…. from the pics at least.
why do so many people think the rear of the evo X is a let down? i think its ace!
Good work guys, as always
STILL waiting for a Mazda CX7 review/test, waiting waiting waiting….
Cheers
F-0
Looks like a beetle with the cabin over the back wheel arch instead of central.
I can’t define that as aggressive looking, or good by any means or angle. I would take an evo over this in a heartbeat.
each to their own
Yeah very similar to a beetle… that is, if similar means completely different :|
hahahaha……..yep !
anyone seen the completely unmasked photos of the sti at nasioc.com? i think its quite nice….the brake lights need to be changed though!
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Yeah looks AWESOME… I like what they done with it from the WRX; the guards, quad exhaust, interior… all tastefull done
Well here is the post from nasioc.com. Crystal clear photos. The inside looks great in my opinion. Outside, yep still a chicks car. Needs a whopping big spoiler like the rally car. And the air intake is still too tame.
Here is the link http://forums.nasioc.com/forum.....?t=1362436
Also the link here:
http://www.autoblog.com/galler.....1251/full/
Funny, the brochure for the STi in this link about indicates a 2.0L motor. Are we having different size motors in different countries? I would expect Oz will be receiving a 2.5L variant
my guess is they will be on par in performance. evo maybe less powered but will put down the power better.
my money is on the evo. looks more expensive and yet more stylish.
i wonder how long until caradvice put the story here? they are missing the boat here!!!!!
considering what sti had to work with, i think they have done a pretty good job…me like!
The official Photos are out at http://www.nihoncar.com
Silver looks great. Definitely different looking enough from the “rocket compact sedan” the EVO looks like, to attract more of the euro market.
The looks grow on me, I pumped fenders and bumper makes it look so much tougher.
Likin it! Now just a test drive.