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that†easy vehicle to drive safely on the edge of the competition is a vehicle that can be driven safely at high speeds streets and stress of competition are the ultimate quality competition testing is the testing ground of our technology.
The basic formula hasn†t changed in decades low center of gravity and a large traction†times made possible by engineering constant†the Subaru horizontally-opposed SUBARU BOXER engine cylinders coupled with Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.
An ITS vehicle is designed to be so intuitive and inspires confidence that he feels connected to the nervous system drivers†compete and Nürburgring, ITS vehicles are known for beating more powerful cars Why Because STI vehicles allow drivers.
ITS seeds were planted in 1972 when Subaru Leone did campaign in the Southern Cross Rally Australia†After their first foray into the competition, Subaru has made history with the first AWD car entered the World Rally Championship WRC, when the 4WD Leone entered the Safari Rally in 1980.
In 1988, with the reputation of the competition AWD cars and turbo established, it was time for Subaru to stake its STI request was founded and quickly makes a powerful statement by breaking a world speed record Led by Ryuichiro Kuze, the ITS team smashed the new speed record of 100.000 kilometerworld effective at the end of April 2005, driving an average speed record Legacyat 138,780 223,345 km h mph for 447 hours, 44minutes and 9 seconds, DC 887.
After a successful racing debut at Safari Rally in 1990, founding chairman IST Ryuichiro Kuze his sights on the world championship Rally WRC Although much has been learned in their first efforts, the victory would not come up that the Rally New Zealand in 1993, the TSI heritage triumphantly won the following year, the gears set ITS team and began the long running campaign Subaru Impreza WRC model the success that followed was beyond 2nd overall in 1994, manufacturers†titles wildest dreams anyone†1995 and 1996, and superb 8 of 14 race wins in 1997, capping a remarkable achievement †Subaru became the first Japanese company to win manufacturers†a title for 3 consecutive years this racing success rise permanently Subaru and STI to iconic status in the world of rallying.
True to the philosophy of STI†that racing vehicles and production go hand in hand, the WRX STI was published in 1994. Based on the Impreza WRX, the WRX STI rally has proven technology to the masses †supercharged engine BOXER SUBARU coupled to the center differential pilot controlled DCCD and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.
Version I 1994 247-horsepower version II 1995 271-horsepower version III 1996 276-horsepower version IV 1997 276 horses.
After the release of the first production WRX STI, STI dreamed more, planning a series of exotic models with even the first performance realization of this vision was the Impreza 22B, built to commemorate the victory in three titles Subaru†consecutive manufacturers†in 1995, 1996 and 1997 WRC rally season All 400 examples of STI 22B sold within days, helping to establish STI as a performance marks the S201 followed, S202, S203, S204, S205 and S206 †all limited edition, exclusive models with the highest level of performance and workmanship available.
With 47 wins in WRC and counting, STI conducted Subaru more rally victories than any other Japanese manufacturer This success, coupled with the heroic deeds drivers like Colin McRae 1995 drivers†champion, Richard Burns, 2001 champion Peter Solberg Champion 2003 and Toshihiro Arai 2005, 2007 champion group N solidifies Subaru and STI among the most respected brands in the scene of the rally.
The Impreza can be one of the best examples of the influence of race on the development of vehicle production The design and engineering of the production model have direct indications of the WRC Team Genuine STI mode, generation Impreza and racing models have been developed congruently It†s no surprise that the production WRX STI vehicles are much closer than their racing versions, perhaps, models of all manufacturers.
Although 2008 marked the end of WRC competition for Subaru and STI, this was the beginning of a new era of racing challenges IST begin his conquest of the tarmac of the Japanese SUPER GT series in this competitive series, confidence STI ideals driving and the SUBARU BOXER engine confidence would prove effective immediately, resulting in strong finishes to the race car heritage, and the race car BRZ following, which would take five pole positions of the 2013 season.
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STI complete cars and performance parts based on a basic goal, especially †to give the driver a more engaging, sensory experience often overlooked by other performance tuners, this performance philosophy allows STI vehicles for competition with vehicles more powerful competition and benefits to pay dividends throughout these same principles can make the safest car production and more fun to drive, even in the most extreme conditions This can be felt by the “Enjoyment and peace Mind” built into every Subaru on the road.
After more than a decade of domination WRC STI put their performance skills to the test †Nürburgring The 24-hour race in Germany In a race where only the Challenge Nürburgring STI race car cars and drivers the stronger prevail prevailed in 2011 and 2012, winning class victories After a setback in the 2013 race where they finished third, the STI is successful again with a new STI Nürburgring challenge based on car WRX Production iTS 2015 competition with such authority against some of the most formidable race teams and vehicles in the world, the effort STI†Nürburgring in 24-hour race is a triumph for Subaru and their fans worldwide.
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