The new 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi is expected to come out early next year and will be powered by a turbocharged 2.5 liter engine, expected to put out about 320 hp and a similar 320 ft-lbs of torque at a cost of approximately $35,000.
The ‘08 STi will be based off a 5-door hatchback and will have performance similar to the EVO X.
Only 6-spd manual will be offered as the gearbox, which is a relief to enthusiasts who were afraid that the EVO X and other future concept cars would only be available in a sequential manual gearbox (SMG) or Direct-Shift Gearbox (DSG).
The 2008 Subaru Impreza STi will share the same suspension as the standard WRX, with a multi link system in the rear and McPherson strut front, but with some trick lightweight components. It’s also going to be a much tighter suspension tune, in line with the cars that have more sporting intention and wheels that have grown in size from 17 inches to 18 inches.
The Lexus LF-A is set to come out early 2008 and will cost $264,000 in Yuan. It will feature an engine capable of producing 500 horsepower with a top speed of 200mph.
“We are planning to import the latest Lexus models to the Chinese market at the earliest time possible,” said Zeng Lintang, vice president of Toyota Motor (China) Investment Co at a test drive activity for Lexus LS600hL recently.
“Lexus LF-A blends the performance of an exotic sports car with the luxury refinements of a Lexus, and we anticipate that the model will be sold at more than 2 million yuan ($264,700) here in China.”
Japan’s Car Top magazine was informed of Nissan’s secret test drive event held earlier this month at its Tochigi test track. An anonymous test driver said that there were 30 people (non media types of course) who test drove the GT-R, which was only available in a 7-speed automatic.
However, they did have a 6-speed manual that they say couldn’t pass emissions, so it wasn’t used for testing. The anonymous driver said that the GT-R felt like it had more than 450 hp as well as very stable suspension at high speeds (the limiter was removed). There was also mad props to the Brembo brakes, which is also a preferred brand of Mitsubishi’s Lancer Evolution.
The anonymous test driver also mentioned that it would be available in four colors: silver, gunmetal gray, black and white. I think it’s a smart choice to only offer the most popular colors.
The driver also gave a glimpse of what the rear will look like (below).
This car is a modern legend, easily distinguishable by sports car enthusiasts.
The reason is simple: It is a rally inspired race car for the street. Even with it’s small 2.0 liter engine, it still manages to crank out 286 bhp. Since it is easy to mod, it’s easy to put super cars to shame.
It has superb handling, and while it doesn’t woo girls with it’s look, it has a fierce persona.
The concessions it makes is in it’s interior. It’s a cheap looking and uncomfortable interior, but with so much car for so little money it’s worth it.
Really cool drift scenes of the Subaru WRX. It’s a very quick car that handles very well. The boxer (horizontal) engine it has gives it more torque compared to Inline, or V engines as well as allows it to be mounted lower so that it has a better center of gravity, and therefore handles better than other placed engines.
