07 wrc impreza concept

vabs78 · 16th August 2007, 00:25

I didn't like it much. Earlier cars were much much better. Saw a WRX STI on interstate yesterday, it looked soo much better than this.

sujaylahiri · 16th August 2007, 03:28

The new Evo X still looks way better. Sorry guys.

madan80 · 16th October 2007, 20:52

The third generation Impreza WRX STI, as the latest incarnation of the proud history of Subaru Tecnica International (STI), will be shown to the world on October 24 at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in Japan.

Debuting on the eve of Subaru Tecnica International's 20th anniversary
(April 2008), the new all-wheel drive Impreza WRX STI has been designed to
give maximum pleasure through its unique combination of power, performance
and handling.
Furthermore, its all-new 5-door design has been developed with the aim
of winning the FIA World Rally Championship in future seasons.
STI Models since 1994
STI model versions have been produced since 1994 with the first STI
version of the Impreza making its debut that year with a Japanese
specification 250 PS @6500 rpm engine and weighed in at 2,650lb. Based on
the turbo WRX model, it was tuned by Subaru Tecnica International Inc. to
win the WRC, and for the past 13 years the Subaru World Rally Car has been
developed based on the Impreza WRX STI model.
Background of Subaru Tecnica International
Subaru Tecnica International inc. is based in Mitaka, Tokyo and is a
wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. The acronym "STI" is
derived from the name of the company and has come to symbolize Subaru's
highest performance models.
The company was founded in April 1988 to develop Subaru's motorsport
activities including the WRC. These competitions act as the ultimate
testing ground for Subaru vehicles and the feedback gained is reflected in
the development of production models.
Current President Ichiro Kudoh was appointed in June 2007 as the fourth
President of STI. STI's first President, the late Mr. Ryuichiro Kuze, was
also the founder of the company. His first program was the development of a
Subaru Legacy that set a world speed record for continuous driving over
100,000 km, a record that stood for 16 years.
Subaru Tecnica International and WRC
Kuze went on to form the Subaru World Rally Team in Britain, with the
SWRT entering its first WRC event, the Acropolis Rally in 1990.
The first WRC victory for Subaru was in 1993 in New Zealand and it
claimed the Manufacturer's crown in 1995, 1996 and 1997, with the latter
featuring legendary driver, the late Colin McRae. Subaru Tecnica
International has competed in the WRC for the past 17 years, and holds
three WRC manufacturers' titles and three drivers' titles.
STI in the US
STI models took some time to officially arrive on US shores and the
first U.S. specification STI model was the 2004 'Rev. D' Impreza WRX STI,
powered by a 2.5 liter turbo engine that delivered 300 horsepower.
In 2006, Subaru introduced a new STI that displayed a new look with a
3- part grille. The 'Rev F' model also featured modified differentials and
2007 saw the 'Rev G' version of the Impreza WRX STI and the 300hp Impreza
WRX STI Limited. The 800 STI Limiteds produced sold out immediately.
Subaru Tecnica International's business ranges from the development,
assembly and tuning of all motorsports engines to the planning and
development of Subaru STI road cars and accessories as well as parts for
racing and street applications. In the US, STI parts are distributed and
sold by Subaru Performance Tuning (SPT).

Source

Nitin · 16th October 2007, 21:09

Saw one of the new design Imprezas yesterday.. Looked very feminine,as compared to the macho look of the earlier style.

highwayblaze · 16th October 2007, 22:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nitin

Saw one of the new design Imprezas yesterday.. Looked very feminine,as compared to the macho look of the earlier style.

Have u seen the 4 door sedan O MY GOD. ITS HIDEOUS. Whoever APPROVED this should be shot!

Nitin · 17th October 2007, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by highwayblaze

Have u seen the 4 door sedan O MY GOD. ITS HIDEOUS. Whoever APPROVED this should be shot!

Totally agree with you!!! Lemme load the gun!!

It actually looks like the new Elantra (the 2007 style).. Terrible!

Cyrus43 · 17th October 2007, 01:03

ewww man that is ugly...why ohhh why....

torqueunlimited · 17th October 2007, 18:13

What is wrong with Subaru?? Damn the Impreza is looking pathetic! I'm gonna have to look at pics of the older Impreza after looking at this one, just to keep myself happy!

khanak · 24th October 2007, 14:54

Quote:

We've gone from being disappointed by the new Impreza, to pleasantly surprised by the WRX, to smitten by the STI. It looked OK in silver as the dust sheet came off, but stunning in metallic black on the Subaru stand's floor. The new STI's exterior details that set it apart from lesser siblings do not appear to be afterthoughts tacked on to a standard family car, but rather the way the family car was supposed to look in the first place.

The interior, too, is better put together and uses better materials than previous offerings from Subaru Tecnica International, but the dash will look pleasingly familiar to fans of the brand. Click below for a gallery taken at the live launch and view Subaru's official press release with all the specs after the jump.

Tokyo Motor Show: Subaru WRX STI debut - Autoblog

madan80 · 27th October 2007, 07:45

with the subaru colors, the imperza looks pretty stunning. Looks like the

Impreza WRX Concept unveiled by Subaru at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show wasn't far off from the real thing. Today Subaru unveiled the actual car it will be offering up to the rally gods, and it is indeed based on the production WRX STI that was just unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show this week. Designed for Group N competition, the rally car of course features a flat 2.0L four-cylinder pumping out 304 HP and 311 ft-lbs. of torque that will tear up terra firma through all four wheels. The car still needs approval by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to race, but Subaru expects it to be approved by January 1st, 2008.

Not long after you'll be seeing this car go to head-to-head with the Mitsubishi EVO X Group N rally car that was shown off a few weeks ago. We expect the battle off road to be just as intense as the one destined to take place in showrooms.

Subaru unveils Impreza WRX STI Group N rally car - Autoblog

khanak · 27th October 2007, 09:38

Somehow the new Impreza just isnt exciting enough..

torqueunlimited · 27th October 2007, 10:58

I somehow feel that this design is going to begin to grow on us till we actually like it..

16th August 2007, 00:25	#46
vabs78 BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pune, India Posts: 552 Thanked: 11 Times View My Garage	I didn't like it much. Earlier cars were much much better. Saw a WRX STI on interstate yesterday, it looked soo much better than this.
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16th August 2007, 03:28	#47
sujaylahiri BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North America Posts: 960 Thanked: 6 Times View My Garage	The new Evo X still looks way better. Sorry guys.
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16th October 2007, 20:52	#48
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	The third generation Impreza WRX STI, as the latest incarnation of the proud history of Subaru Tecnica International (STI), will be shown to the world on October 24 at the 40th Tokyo Motor Show in Japan. Debuting on the eve of Subaru Tecnica International's 20th anniversary (April 2008), the new all-wheel drive Impreza WRX STI has been designed to give maximum pleasure through its unique combination of power, performance and handling. Furthermore, its all-new 5-door design has been developed with the aim of winning the FIA World Rally Championship in future seasons. STI Models since 1994 STI model versions have been produced since 1994 with the first STI version of the Impreza making its debut that year with a Japanese specification 250 PS @6500 rpm engine and weighed in at 2,650lb. Based on the turbo WRX model, it was tuned by Subaru Tecnica International Inc. to win the WRC, and for the past 13 years the Subaru World Rally Car has been developed based on the Impreza WRX STI model. Background of Subaru Tecnica International Subaru Tecnica International inc. is based in Mitaka, Tokyo and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. The acronym "STI" is derived from the name of the company and has come to symbolize Subaru's highest performance models. The company was founded in April 1988 to develop Subaru's motorsport activities including the WRC. These competitions act as the ultimate testing ground for Subaru vehicles and the feedback gained is reflected in the development of production models. Current President Ichiro Kudoh was appointed in June 2007 as the fourth President of STI. STI's first President, the late Mr. Ryuichiro Kuze, was also the founder of the company. His first program was the development of a Subaru Legacy that set a world speed record for continuous driving over 100,000 km, a record that stood for 16 years. Subaru Tecnica International and WRC Kuze went on to form the Subaru World Rally Team in Britain, with the SWRT entering its first WRC event, the Acropolis Rally in 1990. The first WRC victory for Subaru was in 1993 in New Zealand and it claimed the Manufacturer's crown in 1995, 1996 and 1997, with the latter featuring legendary driver, the late Colin McRae. Subaru Tecnica International has competed in the WRC for the past 17 years, and holds three WRC manufacturers' titles and three drivers' titles. STI in the US STI models took some time to officially arrive on US shores and the first U.S. specification STI model was the 2004 'Rev. D' Impreza WRX STI, powered by a 2.5 liter turbo engine that delivered 300 horsepower. In 2006, Subaru introduced a new STI that displayed a new look with a 3- part grille. The 'Rev F' model also featured modified differentials and 2007 saw the 'Rev G' version of the Impreza WRX STI and the 300hp Impreza WRX STI Limited. The 800 STI Limiteds produced sold out immediately. Subaru Tecnica International's business ranges from the development, assembly and tuning of all motorsports engines to the planning and development of Subaru STI road cars and accessories as well as parts for racing and street applications. In the US, STI parts are distributed and sold by Subaru Performance Tuning (SPT). Source
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16th October 2007, 21:09	#49
Nitin Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 3,294 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Saw one of the new design Imprezas yesterday.. Looked very feminine,as compared to the macho look of the earlier style.
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17th October 2007, 01:03	#52
Cyrus43 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,019 Thanked: 221 Times View My Garage	ewww man that is ugly...why ohhh why....
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17th October 2007, 18:13	#53
torqueunlimited BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 321 Thanked: 19 Times	What is wrong with Subaru?? Damn the Impreza is looking pathetic! I'm gonna have to look at pics of the older Impreza after looking at this one, just to keep myself happy!
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27th October 2007, 07:45	#55
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	with the subaru colors, the imperza looks pretty stunning. Looks like the Impreza WRX Concept unveiled by Subaru at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show wasn't far off from the real thing. Today Subaru unveiled the actual car it will be offering up to the rally gods, and it is indeed based on the production WRX STI that was just unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show this week. Designed for Group N competition, the rally car of course features a flat 2.0L four-cylinder pumping out 304 HP and 311 ft-lbs. of torque that will tear up terra firma through all four wheels. The car still needs approval by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) to race, but Subaru expects it to be approved by January 1st, 2008. Not long after you'll be seeing this car go to head-to-head with the Mitsubishi EVO X Group N rally car that was shown off a few weeks ago. We expect the battle off road to be just as intense as the one destined to take place in showrooms. Subaru unveils Impreza WRX STI Group N rally car - Autoblog
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27th October 2007, 09:38	#56
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	Somehow the new Impreza just isnt exciting enough..
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27th October 2007, 10:58	#57
torqueunlimited BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 321 Thanked: 19 Times	I somehow feel that this design is going to begin to grow on us till we actually like it..
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