Delicious Japanese Alphabet Soup: The Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C is Spied

For those Subaru enthusiasts who came away from the latest Impreza WRX STI wanting a still more extreme driving tool, the Japanese automaker seems to be on the verge of offering the hardcore Spec C.

Expected to be added to the Subaru range in a matter of a few months, the Spec C Impreza should answer the critics that claimed this generation’s STI just wasn’t as brutal as the last. Engineers have stripped out over 150 pounds of unneeded weight in the new car, using thinner glass, a smaller battery, and lighter aluminum panels in the doors, trunk lid, and roof. The Spec C will also reportedly get a mild power hike over the standard STI, as well as bigger brakes with six-piston calipers to halt the car’s more rapid progress.

The Spec C STI will fly under the radar a bit visually though (as much as a rally car for the road can), showing only a slightly revised front spoiler and a new rear diffuser in these spied photos. Scroll down to read the shooter’s own words about the Impreza WRX STI Spec C.

What do you do if you think that the new Impreza WRX STI is just not sporty enough for you?

Well, you can just wait some more months and buy a WRX STI Spec C instead. The guys over at Subaru are just doing the final testing on this new super version. With some smaller body modifications, like a new rear diffuser and a slightly different front spoiler this car will stand out next to a “normal” STI.

But this wouldn’t be a Spec C if there weren’t any technical modifications, right? So, first of all, like Colin Chapman once said, for speed - add lightness. The Subaru guys have stripped out about 70 kg with help of thinner glass, smaller battery and lighter aluminum panels for roof, boot and doors.

Engine will be slightly stronger and quicker on response, and to make sure that the Spec C will stop just where you want, it has big six-piston calipers and bigger brake discs.

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Comments

Verde

It's about time. Seems like they really blew it with the new gen WRX STI.

Reilly Brennan

A super-super-duper version will go some way toward healing those design scars.

Anthony

If it isn't coming to America then I remain disappointed by Subaru's fastest car. It's still fat, ugly and slow compared to what it should be in the New World.

Christopher Dowling

Ya. They ought start over. First, get a decently firm, tight suspension.....

Patrick

I for one think Subaru did a nice job with the "standard" STI. It's a bit more grown-up and civilized than it's predecessor... while still offering great sporting ability. I like it's style and features. It's a great all-round car.

If you want a hard edged, unpolished boy racer, go buy a Lancer Evo...
And if what you want is a *real* proper sports car, go out and buy yourself a Porsche.

Anonymous

Patrick - I agree with you entirely. I have an 08 Impreza and thoroughly enjoy it. My wife has the 07 and it's too small for me. As a mature man, I could never see myself in a boy racer with huge a scoop and spoiler. You've got to be under thirty to drive one of those. For those that want to be better than someone else by driving a faster car, they should rather get in the ring and box, if they have a point to prove.

Anonymous

It's still BUTT UGLY. The 07/06/05/04/03/02 Wrx/Sti's will be considered the gold years for Wrx/Sti styling. So buy one of those used, add a couple of grand in mods and you blow away the 08/09's and you'll look marvolous doing it!

Anonymous

I still miss my 05 STI.IMO the best year ever for the STI. I sold my STI for an 07 BMW 335i twin turbo, that is the best value out there today. The EVO has trounced the STI in every way. For starters they need a Sedan again, and why not make the Legacy Sedan as an STI option?

The 08 STI Sucks, the 09 looks like it will such just a bit less.

GMadrileño

yeah but the Evo is still 10 times hotter, and faster, I bet.

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