The new Model Year 2011 Impreza WRX STI sedan has achieved Subaru’s fastest-ever lap time at Germany’s famed Nürburgring racetrack.

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The SEDAN test vehicle had the following features added:

R205 model items (R205 is a special edition for Japan market).
Bigger turbocharger
Six-pot brake callipers - Lets hope these become the STD STi brakes!!!
Flexible tower bar
Front lip spoiler

spec C model items (spec C is a special edition for Japan market).
Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tyres
Aluminum hood

Safety equipment
Full-bucket seat
Roll cage
Five-point safety belts

Advanced items
Under cover
Aluminium fenders

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221.7KW-ATW 498.5NM MMS ROLLER DYNO & BUILT BY STi NINJAS, BUILD #318/600

EBISU SUBARU, SHIBUYA-KU TOKYO

your dreaming again Wayne

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Funny looking German Subaru

R205 with Spec C mods

Not just any car.

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Arguably my Automobile is Awash with Alliteration - Subaru Sti S202

So I was told when I kept saying Subaru would bring back an STi sedan, I
was also told the same about ever owing an S204.

I'll just let the results speak for themseleves.

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221.7KW-ATW 498.5NM MMS ROLLER DYNO & BUILT BY STi NINJAS, BUILD #318/600

EBISU SUBARU, SHIBUYA-KU TOKYO

get off the medication

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Funny looking German Subaru

without reading it what was the time?

Brendon

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Losing is worse than death. You have to live with losing....

THE 2010 TEST

Development of the Model Year 2011 WRX STI focused on improved dynamics and precise handling, with every aspect tested under extreme operating conditions, including at the toughest Nürburgring racetrack. Subaru chose the new four-door sedan for 2010 testing. Some potential future model items were added to the test vehicle, with Subaru positioning the test as one stage in advanced research and development. Subaru evaluated the model’s performance, considering future product planning of the WRX STI.

The final test took place in April at the Nordschleife course. Subaru believes suspension performance is essential for high speed cornering with confidence. Therefore, the refinement of suspension and chassis were the main focus of the test, as well as the development of MY11 WRX STI. During testing, the car showed faster cornering speed. The test vehicle recorded 7’55’’00, the fastest lap time ever in a Subaru.

“The 2011 MY WRX STI test car balances excellent stability and handling performance at a high level, thanks to its refined suspensions”, explained Tommi Makinen. The legendary four-time World Rally Champion piloted the car. He has also been a long-time supporter of Subaru since driving for Subaru World Rally Team in 2002. “The car was really controllable with precise and faithful handling even on tricky corners. I could easily predict a next behaviour of the car, that is, I confirmed its evolved total driving control ability. Subaru’s renowned Symmetrical AWD system also greatly contributed to this performance. The outstanding achievement is not only a tribute to Subaru’s continued and earnest efforts, but also an evidence of confidence in driving a Subaru.”

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[COLOR=Black]Liberty GT Spec B tuned 240 HP & 372 Nm at the hubs.[/COLOR] "Instead of banning high performance cars - ban low performance drivers"

Video here.

http://www.subaru-global.com/special...ler/index.html

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Omnia dicta fortiora si dicta Latina.

I knew something was going on behind the scenes with a time like that.
Although, being quicker than the NSX-R (7:56) and quite a few European supercars is still pretty impressive.

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MY99 WRX (Sold)
MY06 WRX 241hp 430nm atw (Sold)
MY09 BMW 135i 247kw atw (Current)