Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd has launched the new Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec C. This car has been added to the existing WRX STI line up. It is a high-performance car, and the driving feel is sensational. The C stands for competition and even though Subaru has pulled out of the World Rally Championship it retains the rallying spirit. The only way to distinguish this car from the previous model is by checking out the wheel arches. The car has a 2.0 liter DOHC 16 valve flat four EJ20 engine that generates 305 horsepower at 6400 rpm. It has got a better eEngine control unit that pushes the car to perform even better. The weight of the car has also been reduced to 70 kilogram, and this gives an additional advantage. The customer can choose the 18 inch standard alloy or 17 inch alloy wheels. The Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires provide better stability and control during cornering. The weight has been reduced due to the use of lighter batteries, an aluminum hood, and laminar glasses on the side and front windows.
The intake air temperature is reduced with the use of inter cooler water spray system. Traction control seems to be superior with the use of mechanical LSD instead of the Torsen unit. The engine of the spec C is extremely responsive and shows improved accelerating performance. The stiffening of the chassis and incorporating a few lighter components makes this a true sports car. The handling of the car has bettered with stiffer springs and shock absorbers, reinforced front ends, large anti-roll bars and upgraded sub frame bushings. A lot of enhancements have been brought about in the engine performance. New ball bearings were adopted to reduce the friction in the turbine axle. The ECU programming can be optimized which this leads to better-pedal response, and the car accelerates with ease. By increasing the oil flow volume in the power- steering system, the handling is remarkably nimble. Rear stabilizer and rear bushes increases the rigidity of the vehicle.
¡°Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today launches the ¡°Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec C¡±, a new addition to the current WRX STI line-up. The model goes on sale today through Subaru dealerships in Japan.
Based on the Impreza WRX STI, the iconic sport model of Subaru, the WRX STI spec C model features enhanced engine and chassis performance as well as a lighter body on the premise of driving in motor sports. The model further strengthens its presence in the high performance car arena by offering sheer excitement and unique driving sensations as a distinctive road sport model, in line with the performance level originally delivered by the Impreza WRX STI.
The turbocharger newly adopted ball bearings for the turbine axle bearing, and the ECU (Engine Control Unit) program was also exclusively tuned. Thus the engine of the spec C model provides quicker response and improved accelerating performance. Thanks to its specially designed front & rear suspensions and improved body rigidity, the chassis offers stable and linear driving control even in marginal driving conditions. The adoption of an aluminum engine hood, laminar window glasses and a downsized battery resulted in a lighter body, which further polishes the model¡¯s driving performance.Subaru enhanced the WRX STI line-up by introducing this STI spec C model, in addition to the STI A-Line model, the AT version introduced in February this year¡±.
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