Subaru showed the pinnacle of evolution Impreza WRX STI

While subarovtsy vengeance develop next generation  STI sports car based on the new Impreza , Subaru fans charged provided the top of the evolution of the current "estiayki" - version of the WRX STI S206. This is the most powerful, exclusive, expensive and technology-from releasing today Impreza, and the base for it was sedan 2011 model year. Like all its predecessor S-Series, a new version will be available exclusively in Japan.

Despite the fact that not everyone will distinguish from the normal S206 STI, adjusted factory tuning touched virtually every part of the model. The two-liter (in Japan for the 2.5 turbo Impreza is not installed) supercharged "boxer" model WRX STI was more balanced pistons, connecting rods and crankshaft for more stable operation at high speeds, as well as other "tvinskrollny" turbocharger, intercooler and increased "brains "with a special program of engine management.

For better 'breathing' and more aggressive "sound track" STI department engineers installed exhaust system with minimal resistance gases. As a result, engine output is 320 hp and 431 N ∙ m For comparison, a normal WRX STI for the Japanese market forces 308 and 422 N ∙ mIncrease seems to be small, but traction control has become much easier, as it became available at lower speeds - even at 3200 rev / min vs 4400. Dynamic characteristics S206 subarovtsy, unfortunately, are not disclosed.

As for the chassis, for increased body rigidity and discipline were installed car hood strut cup-pillars stretch further to the bottom, stiffer bushings in the suspension and are designed specifically for this model Bilstein shock absorbers with shorter springs. Exclusive wheels 19-inch (shod with tires Michelin Pilot Super Sport) traditionally has done BBS. The brakes were standard: a 6-piston Brembo calipers front and 4-piston - behind.

Body differences from conventional S206 sedan WRX STI is the presence of a powerful splitter under the front bumper, ventilation "gills" in the front fenders, as well as replacement of the massive rally "shop" for a neat edge spoiler on the edge of the trunk lid. Interior spetsversii different seat belts in red, not burdened with silver buttons wheel stitching and multiple overlays, nameplates and a sign with the serial number of the car.

In honor of the victory in the race subarovtsev "24 Hours Nürburgring" this summer for the S206 will be released on a special package options NBR Challenge Package, which includes carboxylic roof and adjustable to two positions of the rear wing of the same material, and a set of stickers on the body. There will be 300 units made S206, of which a maximum of 100 (depending on demand) - performed by NBR. Taking orders was opened yesterday and will end on February 6, March 19 and May 7, depending on the specific version or even the desired color (the red Lightning Red accepting orders finishes before all). World premiere of held at the Tokyo Motor Show, which opens to the public on December 3.

The history of the most refined in the factory turbocharged Impreza with the prefix S began in 2000 with a version of the S201 based on the first-generation model (released 300 copies). In 2002, there was a modification S202 based on the "big-eyed" Body of second generation (released 400 copies) in 2004, followed by S203 (released 555 copies), was further S204 of 600 machines. After that, there was a complete change of generations and spetsseriyu based hatchback is called R205 - in 2010, announced the release of 400 cars. In addition, fans of the brand know that the S-series also includes models based on the Legacy: this S401 and S402.