📰 Auto News Subaru WRX goes widebody for 2011

[Mook]

Since the introduction of the third-generation Impreza, Subaru has been making incremental improvements to the rally-bred WRX, first with a significant bump in output for the 2009 MY and now the adoption of the STI's widebody design for 2011. And not only does the five-door model benefit from its pumped-up sibling's sheetmetal, but the sedan gets a much-needed testosterone injection to boot.

With a 1.5 inch-wider track front and rear, the 2011 Subaru Impreza WRX's stance is decidedly more aggressive, and with firmer rear subframe bushings pulled from the STI and wider 17x8-inch wheels wrapped in 235/45R17 rubber, the 2011 'Rex is assuredly stickier than its predecessor.

The cosmetic mods don't end with the widened fenders, as the front fascia receives a restylized front lip spoiler, partnered with a larger, blacked-out grille and intakes. The whole package only increases the curb weight of the WRX by 34 pounds, and coupled with the "265-horsepower" turbocharged 2.5-liter flat-four, the 2011 WRX has the goods to back up its looks... no matter which body-style you choose.

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[Mook]

likes this

 

[Mook]

pretty shitty photoshop tho tires look so fake

 

[Riski]

needs rims, but it looks ok.....still not impressed by the body yet......the last sti is UGLY!

 

[Yaj Yak]

fuck thats hot.

 

[BillyBru]

wide body hatch? i feel that would look better. im not really diggin this new 4 doe.

 

[JeremyCliff]

Now make the new sti a wide body hatch and it'll be even more sexy.


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[Reid@SP]

I like! As long as the STI is offered in a sedan I'm game. I like the wagon and all, just wish the option was there. Same idea with the GTR and a manual.

Reid

 

[YoushallgoFo]

So what now? All the Sti offers is the 1 extra gear?

 

[MikeyLikesIt]

+35 more horsepower + configrable center diff + $10000 = sti

 

[xxdjdinot1989xx]

looks good

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

I like this. The new sedan has always looked boring and cheap looking. But yea what the hell is going to make people want an Sti now?? Big brakes and s 6 speed aren't worth 10k to me. Especially when you can get a full swap for under $5k easily if needed

 

[Bru]

Thank god. I thought they'd never throw the STi fenders on the sedan. So sexy

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

And the Sti is a hatch because it was destined for wrc but we all know the outcome of that.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Wait till the Sti gets an auto

 

[TonzKnock-G]

can i get the link for this? TIA

 

[Mook]

link provides one extra picture i think
http://www.autoblog.com/2010/03/22/new-york-preview-subaru-wrx-goes-widebody-for-2011/

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

Mine sucked

 

[Mook]

too slow junior

 

[The Broken Regal]

i like it

 

[IDAFC21]

its....better...but still not a fan.

but i will go on record as saying that ive said that about EVERY new wrx design going all the way back to the bugeye, which i now hold as one of the best designs theyve had in the last 10 years. the GC coupe done up sti style will still always be top dog tho.

 

[TransHed]

I wonder what a crazy ass big wing design like the last gen STi's would look on that lol

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

 

[Riski]

UGLY!!!!

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

That's an old rendition but it's similar....