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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what? 5 speed automatic for WRX, that is sucks…. give me a 6 speed manual tranny gearbox
Dull and bland… but sweet handling…
6 speed manual ? give me a 7 speed auto gearbox !!
i still cannot afford the any impreza..
Just sweet…
Wow..cool… Too pricey in m'sia…
looks kinda same with proton saga se white
1st pic.just change the headlights,and u got a Satria WRX STI Carbon
stupid AFTA, dont know when will it start to active ! otherwise everyone can afford sports car
I can see Subaru at Jalan Sultan Ismail everyday. I must say the pearl white look very nice and macho on this car.
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.
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…
what to say…the most look a like with proton sage se is the colour…hehehe
and saga se got black coloured roof.same with this subaru but a with a better carbon fibre roof
fuiyooo…even the speedometer canopy is leather!!!
subaru makes ugly cars now these days, challengeing ssyangyong for the title
for those ppl who dont know how to drive a stick but want a good performer wit slick handling!
hmm.looks ok
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.