Subaru teasing STI for NY Auto Show...or maybe even a beefier STI?

[Mook]

Subaru is no stranger to the Special Edition car, least of all where its vaunted WRX and STI are concerned. From Spec C to Prodrive to 22B, more than a handful of STI's around the world have been released as limited-run editions, often with stirring results. So, while we were more than a little bit surprised to see that big-wing crop up on the Subaru Twitter page today, we can't say as though its not true to the brand's history.

However, while most of the interesting WRX STI variants have been offered to Europe and Japan only, whatever is wearing that carbon-fiber-lipped wing is set to debut at the New York Auto Show this week.

We don't have a clue as to the precise nature of the car in front of that wing, save to say that it's likely based on the STI. We can guess, however that the extra vertical supports and the use of carbon fiber indicate a higher-performance version than currently exists. Anything from a racing application to some new goodies for the aftermarket are in the realm of possibility.

Expect to see Subaru's surprise unveiled at the NYC show on Wednesday.

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[boostedguy05]

Grey car blue wing.

 

[Mook]

likely not representative of a finished product

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

Now easier to push when you blow your motor.

 

[Chester Copperpot]

in45000rpmclutchdropsandpeoplestillboggingthembecausetheydontknowhowtodrive

 

[Rebel]

I doubt it's anything more than a body kit.

 

[J-LO]

give me a hatchback version please

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

in45000rpmclutchdropsandpeoplestillboggingthembecausetheydontknowhowtodrive

duheverybodyknows6200clutchdropstonotbogeverybodyknowsthat

 

[Rebel]

Subaru previews rally-ready WRX STI for Global RallyCross - Autoblog

Subaru's long and distinguished history in the world of rallying is about to get another chapter, as it's set to field a team in the Global RallyCross Championship. The car? The all-new WRX STI.

Yes, Subaru will be fielding a GRC challenger, with drivers Bucky Lasek and Sverre Isachsen at the helm. This particular car was teased earlier this week, and is a preview of the eventual GRC model which will launch this fall. The race-ready STI boasts a custom widebody kit with a carbon-fiber rear wing. The roof scoop and the mirrors are also made of carbon fiber, while the wheels are provided by Method. As with all GRC contenders this year, the WRX STI is shod in Yokohama spec rubber. It's not clear what sort of engine sits under the scooped hood, although we imagine we'll find out before the season kicks off in a few months.

Perhaps even more exciting is word that Subaru will also prepare a version of the WRX STI for stage rallies, with Travis Pastrana and David Higgins fielding the new car in the Rally America Championship. That car should arrive later this year.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Rally cross is the gay. Rally America ftw. They need to get back into the wrc