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The Subaru Impreza WRX STI is high performance specification model of the Subaru Impreza compact car line, manufactured by Japanese automaker Fuji Heavy Industries Subaru.. In 1988, FHI created Subaru Tecnica International (STi) as a its motorsport division to develop and compete in the FIA World Rally Championship and other motorsports activities.
The 2024 Subaru WRX S4 STI Sport is a limited edition model, painted in a model-exclusive Offshore Blue Metallic colour. Externally, the model gains an STI body kit and 19-inch BBS forged wheels. Inside, adjustable Recaro front seats featuring STI logos as well as details in silver stitching and suede material on the central console and ...
STi president Ryuichiro Kuze partnered with British firm Prodrive in 1989 to develop a rally car using the Subaru Legacy chassis. [6] The resulting performance model was the Legacy RS, which produced 220 PS (160 kW; 220 hp) mated to a five speed gearbox and weighing just over 2,600 pounds; [citation needed] it was manufactured by Subaru to homologate the type for FIA Group A racing. [7]
Electronic stability control (also known as roll over protection) is a specific technology that helps keep the vehicle balanced. During harsh weather or tough road conditions that would cause vehicle steering to be extreme, this technology allows the drivers to regain control and prevent possible crashes, roll overs, and fishtails.
The terms "active" and "passive" are simple but important terms in the world of automotive safety. "Active safety" is used to refer to technology assisting in the prevention of a crash and "passive safety" to components of the vehicle (primarily airbags, seatbelts and the physical structure of the vehicle) that help to protect occupants during a crash.
The R4 class is for cars competing under Group N regulations for production cars prior to 2013. No new models would be homologated under R4 regulations, with the FIA taking the long-term view that these would be replaced by bespoke kit cars. The R4 Kit cars have a standard engine, four-wheel drive powertrain and suspension.
The gas-powered version of Dodge's latest Charger offers two- and four-door flavors and a 3.0-liter inline-six in both standard-output and high-output tunes.
STI's first project set speed and endurance records using three specially-prepared Subaru Legacy sedans in 1989; [8] its first model sold to consumers was the 1992 "Legacy RS Type RA" to commemorate the "Record Attempt", [9] and since then, STI has used the "RA" designation for its highest-performance models.