Among the many exploits of Ken Block over the years we’ve posted on, we’ve always loved the video of his Subaru WRX STI with tracks in all four corners. So when we got a tip on eBay Motors auction for a similarly equipped WRX, we were tempted to direct I-75 to control the car in person. Continue reading
Subaru is plotting the future of next-generation WRX STI. Corporate delegates from various world markets are currently directed to Japan to decide whether the event will continue to be a pilot Hardcore bruiser from the factory or if you want to go in a new direction a bit ‘posher. According GoAuto.com (previous reports), the new STI will be significantly different from basic Impreza WRX and, and this difference may result in a more sophisticated model performance. Think of something along the lines of a BMW M or Mercedes-Benz AMG, a car. Continue reading
There was a time when American buyers were regularly prevented from getting their hands on auto makers’ most entertaining pieces of engineering. These days, more and more carmakers enter Going global product development, which means you get to play with the hardware, such as the Nissan GT-R and the Ford Focus ST. Subaru, however, seems determined to keep things really funny on his native land, including the delicious WRX STI S206. Company’s engineers went full bore into the pot turbo four-cylinder under the hood, the balancing of all internal parts, falling on a ball bearing turbo and ECU reflashing for a total of 316 horses. Continue reading