2008 Impreza WRX STI Official Images

[MeraBoy]

The wait is finally over. Subaru has released official photos and initial info on the new JDM-spec Impreza WRX STI. Details remain scant, however, as Subaru only mentions that the new STI is powered by a 16v 2.0L boxer with a twin-scroll turbo mated to a 6-speed manual. SI-DRIVE, multi-mode Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD) and Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) are also standard. All of these things have been widely speculated on and/or reported already. Specific power numbers are conspicuously absent, so we'll have to wait for the rest of it when the car bows in Tokyo in a couple of weeks. Based on what's already been leaked, look for 304 horses and 311 lb-ft of torque in the Japanese-market model. What's no longer a mystery is the car's appearance, which is muscular and aggressive -- a huge improvement over the base WRX.

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[alexis]

wow... sporty wagon... body similar as volvo v50 & bmw 1-series... where the sedan model?

 

[bien335]

wow... sporty wagon... body similar as volvo v50 & bmw 1-series... where the sedan model?

IIRC theres no sedan variant at launch YET.

 

[skazareth]

yup..subaru did a right thing. learn from Focus and Loeb's Citroen..the shorter the better. ive heard (and seen) this WRX's new design few mth back..and if not mistaken they do release a sedan Impreza maybe soon but for WRC, only this hatchback will be used. same face but sedan..
but to be frank..i like Legacy more..lo-profile but yet fierce boxer-sound..

 

[skazareth]

Addition info..this what i got few mth back..korek2 from my pc..:)
for rally..

look at the diffuser down there..
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/skazareth/subaru_wrx_rally_review_500.jpg

and this is the 4 door version..sedan Impreza..
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/skazareth/4door2.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/skazareth/4door1.jpg

i tot its gona be like this concept..but sadly not..YET.. maybe for 2010..
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d155/skazareth/untitled51qj1.jpg

 

[mokomoko]

im sure if anyone were to buy this, its because its powerful. not because of the looks.The butt somehow reminds me of the toyota harrier....

 

[ken yeang]

just love the iconic hood scoop!!!

 

[farique]

at last, it has that widebody look compared to the normal WRX..

so far, they wont be producing WRX STi for sedan variant. The sedan variant only for WRX.. too bad..

This hatch doesnt look right as an Impreza WRX.. LOL It's like it has lost its rear tail.. no more huge rear wing/spoiler..

 

[20vturbo]

what can i say,fuji heavy industries done it again..the bug eye impreza first came out..i tot it was a turn down..but time after time..love is in the air...same case as this one when the wrx model came out..i was upset...but time after time..and with the launching of this model..man..awesome...btw,i reckon the hatch body for sti is good for swinging during hairpin...remember wrx is build with wrc in mind...hehe

 

[ken yeang]

here is a scooby pic I have. Slightly different though, in rally outfit.

http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/dd249/5500z/subibuuby.jpg

 

[na_power]

1series with m3 front part kahaha, but nevermind anything that been produce by subaru is my dream car huhuhu

 

[skazareth]

1series with m3 front part kahaha, but nevermind anything that been produce by subaru is my dream car huhuhu

just about to say the same.slightly like 1series from rear angle. (by the way, 1series will be releasing their twin-turbo 135i coupe next year rite?)

 

[bangkai_jk]

looks better than evo x for me.. hehe

 

[KATOW JO]

no oink oink porky pig fat albert style here..bravo subaru!

 

[whliew]

Look like 4 door satria neo...

 

[na_power]

huhuhu satria neo with evo 9 engine convert to 4wd can play or not with this car? huhuhu sorry i always like to OT

 

[reedoor]

silver color still look ok... :)

 

[evokit81]

wah...fantastic!

 

[GABrally]

the stardard impreza is a 'YUK!'. but the STi version esp the silver colour is totally 'FUYOOOO'! beat that u bulky n boxy evo x! :reddy:

 

[na_power]

sti just play cool with their manual tranny, not like evo try to use twin clutch semi auto.