Tokyo2009: Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon

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Apart from showcasing vehicles like the Hybrid Tourer Concept and the STI-prepped Exiga 2.0GT, Subaru also revealed a new version of the Impreza WRX STI. Called the Impreza WRX STI Carbon, the new variant is based on the A-Line model and is treated to a carbon fibre roof. Subaru claims that the weight has been significantly reduced and a lower center of gravity is achieved. With that, power to weight ratio and handling should improve.

The WRX STI Carbon comes with a 5-speed automatic transmission as well as a full-suede interior. The above mentioned A-Line comes with a 300 PS 2.5 litre boxer powerplant. Fitted with a single scroll turbocharger, the engine is also able to crank out 350Nm of torque at 6,000 rpm. This limited edition model will only be available for the Japanese market. Look for more images after the jump.

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Harvinder Singh Sidhu thinks there's nothing better than Formula 1, not even sliced bread. Having written about cars since 2006, he plunged head first into the industry out of a passion for all things four-wheeled and everything in between. The F1 enthusiast has been following the sport since 1999 and has been keeping up with it since. In between races he keeps himself busy as the host of the Driven motoring show and as our version of the Joker.

 

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  • Jeffery Chew on Oct 22, 2009 at 9:37 pm

    what? 5 speed automatic for WRX, that is sucks…. give me a 6 speed manual tranny gearbox

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  • milanRed (Member) on Oct 22, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    Dull and bland… but sweet handling…

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  • mosh on Oct 22, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    6 speed manual ? give me a 7 speed auto gearbox !!

    i still cannot afford the any impreza..

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  • Badrul Ikmal on Oct 22, 2009 at 10:33 pm

    Just sweet…

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  • mu_77 on Oct 22, 2009 at 11:22 pm

    Wow..cool… Too pricey in m'sia…

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  • unknown on Oct 22, 2009 at 11:25 pm

    looks kinda same with proton saga se white

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  • Zen on Oct 22, 2009 at 11:30 pm

    1st pic.just change the headlights,and u got a Satria WRX STI Carbon

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  • No Proton-Produa on Oct 23, 2009 at 12:02 am

    stupid AFTA, dont know when will it start to active ! otherwise everyone can afford sports car

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  • azrai on Oct 23, 2009 at 12:44 am

    I can see Subaru at Jalan Sultan Ismail everyday. I must say the pearl white look very nice and macho on this car.

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  • valandil on Oct 23, 2009 at 1:12 am

    in 'carbon' editions, was hoping for the front bonnet and rear spoiler to be carbon fiber as well..

    i guess they want to earn more by selling it as after market products?

    and let end users pay more.

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  • mr_3m on Oct 23, 2009 at 2:06 am

    they should allow the Impreza Spec C have this carbon roof as an option… make it carbon bonnet and spoiler also… come to think of it… make it all-round carbon body panels…

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  • Slayer on Oct 23, 2009 at 3:06 am

    what to say…the most look a like with proton sage se is the colour…hehehe

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  • unknown on Oct 23, 2009 at 3:23 am

    and saga se got black coloured roof.same with this subaru but a with a better carbon fibre roof

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  • binarumah.com on Oct 23, 2009 at 4:08 am

    fuiyooo…even the speedometer canopy is leather!!!

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  • shawal on Oct 23, 2009 at 4:52 am

    subaru makes ugly cars now these days, challengeing ssyangyong for the title

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  • Josh on Oct 23, 2009 at 7:06 am

    for those ppl who dont know how to drive a stick but want a good performer wit slick handling!

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  • CiViC_7900 on Oct 23, 2009 at 9:12 pm

    hmm.looks ok

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  • mugma on Oct 25, 2009 at 11:41 pm

    from the picture shown with the tail light and the spoiler seems the back side look alike toyota harrier. why these day most cars have similarity at some part. same designer school perhaps.

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