Saturday, February 3, 2018

Could this be the final special release of the Subaru WRX STi?

With the introduction of the Limited Edition 2018 WRX STI Type RA® and the BRZ tS®, enthusiasts will have to wonder at least with the STI RA, if there is a Swan Song due for the this current generation? Subaru Tecnica International (STI)developed both of them with production limited to 500 vehicles each.
The 2018 WRX STI Type RA has the same EJ2.5-liter turbocharged Boxer engine, but delivering 310 horsepower with its new cold air intake, high flow exhaust, stronger pistons and re-tuned ECU. A new 3rd gear ratio and a short-throw shifter are installed in the six speed manual transmission. A carbon fiber roof panel, spare tire removal, help save weight with a carbon-fiber pedestal wing and lightweight BBS® 19-inch forged alloy wheels that improve acceleration. The Type RA also has high-performance Bilstein® STI sport-tuned suspension with Brembo® performance brakes, Brembo calipers in Silver with a Black STI logo. There is Special badging with Crystal Black Silica finishes that accentuate the exterior. The interior sports Recaro® performance front seats, red stitching on the steering wheel and a Red STI-type illuminated engine start/stop switch which all enhances the sportiness.
The 2018 BRZ tS enjoys enhanced handling with STI-tuned front and rear SACHS® dampers and coil springs. Eighteen by seven and half inch black finish STI alloy wheels wrapped in 215/40 R18 85Y Michelin summer performance rubber encases the Brembo performance brake system, with red Brembo calipers with a White Brembo logo, and STI. A carbon fiber wing completes the handling package. New levels of handling are further achieved with an STI Flexible Draw Stiffener on the front suspension cross-member and a STI Flexible V-Bar on the front suspension strut tower. finally, the The 2018 BRZ tS enjoy enhanced handling with STI-tuned front and rear SACHS® dampers and coil springs.The (Tuned by STI)Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)/Traction Control System (TCS) is optimized for control and handling. Cherry Blossom Red accent stripes and Black BRZ badging make the BRZ tS special. The interior is highlighted with Black leather and Red stitching trim throughout. The Black Alcantara® seats have a White and Red embroidered tS logo on the front seatbacks.

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