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Subaru WRX and WRX STI launches S4 Type S in Japan.
Subaru introduced two new versions of its WRX for its domestic market, which are based on the solid platform of the WRX in 2015 by adding a power much needed and some unique touches to differentiate more the first is the WRX S4, whose turbocharged and direct injection engine 2 0 liter four-cylinder is rated at 296 horsepower and 295 lb-ft of torque, which is quite the jump over 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque found in the WRX sold here states, but before you get too jealous Note that the car is only available with Sport Subaru Lineartronic CVT.
all-wheel drive Symmetrical drive standard remains and is joined by Subaru aids EyeSight electronic security as well as body and chassis upgrades to help achieve the four values of sport performance, safety performance, smart driving and sophisticated feel where S4 tag in the car's name specific body and chassis mods include stiffened elements provided by the high-strength steel, the new suspension tuning, multi-mode Subaru dynamic control system of the vehicle and a torque vectoring system the electric power steering also receives stiffer steering box mountings for improved fuel efficiency and a more direct steering feel.
Outside, the conduits front fenders unique sports WRX S4, new side sills, an integrated rear diffuser, exhaust tips to order, a trunk lid spoiler, new 18-inch wheels, headlights LED low beam only, and new colors WR Blue Pearl and Crystal White Pearl inside, the car has a steering wheel with a flat bottom, sport bucket seats, leather trim on the shifter, a new boost gauge in the main multi-function screen, black trim and piano black, carbon and metal accents around red dashboard is used on the seam and gauges to honor the WRX racing heritage.
The second model released today by Subaru for the Japanese market is a new version of the WRX STI stronger This model, dubbed the WRX STI Type S has the same mods body and chassis as the WRX S4 but also sports Subaru s multi mode driver DCCD standard differential system control center mods are said to improve the steering response and the rear handle, and help maintain a flat path in the corners.
Its engine, also a turbocharged 2 0 liter four is rated at 305 hp and 311 lb-ft of torque By comparison, our WRX STI has the same power, but only 290 lb-ft of torque transmission, as to him, remains a manual six-speed compared to the previous unit mounted on the WRX STI, the new beginner in the type WRX STI S was given a better tactile feedback with gears that securely lock into place for feeling change sport transmission.
As WRX S4, the WRX STI SS type external advantages new channels fender front and side of the car support is also LED headlights and new alloys 18 inches said to be more rigid and lighter than those of the regular WRX STI interior, the same accents steering wheel and dashboard D-shaped found in the WRX S4 were mounted on the WRX STI Type S worthy of a high-performance vehicle, the seats are designed with a capacity of holding and the headrests are embossed with logos STIs.
Until the new S4 and WRX STI WRX Type S is on sale in Japan While we are unlikely to see the cars offered locally, some of their improvements are likely to be transferred to the U. -SPEC cars
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