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Like it or not, the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI pictured above is one of the cars that will star alongside Vin Diesel (yes, he’s returning) in the fourth incarnation of “The Fast and the Furious” film that is scheduled to hit cinema screens in June 2009. The modified Subie features a two-tone color job complemented with red stripes and black alloys along with a full bodykit. The FNF4 Impreza WRX STI was spotted by Flickr member 
Via: Autoblog.com , Source: Flickr
Now be honest; if you were a kid, wouldn’t you go crazy over a toy like Takara’s 2003 Subaru Impreza Rally Team WRC Transformer? Heck, we like it so much that we’d buy one now that we’re in an age to have kids ourselves! Released in 2003 as one of Takara’s first Binaltech Transformers figures, the Impreza WRC was used for the Autobot character Smokescreen. The 1:24 scale die-cast model looks pretty realistic as it features working doors, trunk and hood even a normal interior! –More pics after the jump
Pics via: Sirmiles
The Subie loving chaps over at the Nasioc forums have discovered an official video with raw footage of what seems to be the 2009 Impreza WRX sedan -check out the STI grille. According to a leaked memo (read all the details here), the WRX models are said to be equipped with a more powerful version of the 2.5-liter turbo boxer engine delivering 265Hp The video that was shot in April features both WRX Sedan and WRX STi hatchback models flogged around at Willow Springs by Subie’s race drivers Travis Pastrana and Ken Block. Check out the video after the jump and tell us what you think. -ContinuedVia: Nasioc
Making its global debut alongside the Impreza WRX-S at the British Motor Show, the all-new Impreza WRX STI 330S comes equipped with a Prodrive Performance pack with a modified ECU and a new exhaust system that’s paired with twin 90 mm diameter stainless steel exhaust pipes. With this kit, power goes up to 330 PS at only 5,400 rpm compared to the 300 PS at 6,000 rpm of the standard model while torque is boosted from 300.2 lb ft at 4,000 rpm to 346.6 lb ft at a lower 3,400 rpm. -ContinuedSubaru says that whereas top speed remains the same at 155.3 mph or 250 km/h, the 0-60 mph (96 km/h) sprint time drops from 4.8 sec to 4.4 sec. Visually, the new special-edition STI sports new five-spoke 18-inch alloy wheels in 245/40 R18 tires while other upgrades include leather-covered Recaro front seats, satellite navigation, Smart-entry and push-button start. First deliveries are expected in September with prices in the
The Subaru World Rally Team and STI confirmed today that the all-new Impreza WRC2008 will make its debut on the seventh round of this year’s World Rally Championship, the famed Acropolis Rally in Described by the Japanese carmaker as “the most radically different Subaru World Rally Car in 15 years”, the Impreza WRC2008 will be driven at the Acropolis Rally by Petter Solberg and Chris Atkinson. Interestingly, Subaru has dropped its classic blue and yellow scheme on the new Impreza WRC2008 for a more dramatic livery that combines blue and grey. -Continued
“We are very excited to be able to launch the all-new Impreza WRC2008 ahead of schedule” said David Richards, Subaru World Rally Team principal. “It is testament to the dedication and commitment of the team behind the scenes in the
Source: Subaru , Via: Autoblog.com
Subaru will extend its “STI” offerings in its home market with the introduction of the limited edition Legacy STI S402 Sedan and Touring models that will be available for sale in 
Other mechanical upgrades include a sport suspension, revised steering system (13:1 ratgio) and more powerful six-pot front and two-pot rear Brembo brakes. Apart from the subtle STi bodykit that includes a carbon-fiber front spoiler, the S402 Legacys feature wider fenders (+20mm) that host a set of beautiful 18-inch BBS alloys wheels wrapped in Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires (235/40R18). Inside the most prominent features are the leather front bucket seats, the MOMO steering wheel and the “S402” plates. -Image Gallery after the jump
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