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The 2008 Subaru Impreza STi SPIED

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The 2008 Subaru Impreza STi SPIED
Just one week after our test drive of the S-GT (WRX) version of the all new Subaru Impreza and our desire to know a bit more about the Subaru Tecnica International version, it seems that somebody heard our wishes!

And this somebody is, once again, the CARTOP magazine! The 2008 STi should be presented at the Tokyo Auto Salon in a couple months but the buzz is already on, the picture is pretty clear and gives a good idea of what we can expect in terms of design, ok there is no big surprise, those who didn't like the "standard" version will still have a hard time with this one but hey this is a WRX STi, and for this version it means nothing less than 320HP and 412Nm of juicy torque for a weight of 1.490kg...did you say interesting?

I can't wait to get my hands on this new STi and make a comparison with its eternal rival: the Evo X! More news soon.

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CAREMODE - CARTOP

Posted on 26/07/07 By G-A.G

 
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Posted on Thu Jul 26, 08:01 by case
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Hello Mazdaspeed3 look-alike contestant! I'm sure this must be the first of many copy cats coming to market to take advantage of the Mazdaspeed3's awesome looks and killer drivability.


 
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Posted on Thu Jul 26, 08:44 by Wojtek
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This is a badly Photoshopped shot from Nurburgring tests that has been published already weeks ago.


 
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Posted on Thu Jul 26, 09:03 by rv
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I'm sorry - I don't want a Protoge. And having driven both a WRX and a MS3, I'll take the 08 WRX on Subaru's name alone and for realizing how unfun a lot of HP is trying to be put down on the front wheels alone - and the sharp edged plastic of the MS3 - and the vague shifting. And the torquesteer. And I'm sorry - I've read about the MS3, have driven one twice. Still can't recognize them from Protoges or regular Mazda3s at all. Not sure why anybody would try to copy such an anonymous vehicle. This has a Subaru funkiness that the MS3 lacks. Still not sure how well it will sell...


 
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Posted on Fri Jul 27, 02:05 by Guzman
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The main reason Subaru had to come-out and change the Impreza series into a hatchback is because all WRC Rallye cars that do win races at the moment ( Citroen C4, Ford Focus ) are hatchbacks.
It might actually work for them, we don't know until we see one. But coming-out with this kind of look as their brand image is just not acceptable and totally unforgivable on Subaru. Yes the engine will definitely be a cracker and the upgraded suspension package a big improvement but this poorly designed hatch and sedan ( included ) are a waste of corporate money. Whoever penned the new look and passed it for production should be shot and put to rest.
Another thing this car reminds me of that famous ( banana { only the color } sti coupe ) of a few years ago


 
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Posted on Wed Aug 29, 10:21 by trev
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hate it jus hate it


 
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Posted on Thu Dec 27, 02:10 by Hammond
Home Page: http://japancarblog.com/?p=88
A blue one was spotted in America too on Japan car blog.

http://japancarblog.com/?p=88


 
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Posted on Tue Feb 12, 08:16 by ed
Home Page: http://www.dpccars.com/
I have to admit when I first saw this very article I didn't like the the new WRX hatch body, but strangely enough I like it now a few months later. I would actually take this over the Evo X.


 
 
 
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