2015 Subaru WRX STI Reimagined as a Coupe; Should it be Made?

As far as Subaru STIs go, the rarest and most wanted model in the series has to be the 1998 Impreza 22B STI, a widebody coupe produced in just 424 units, only two of which were ever delivered to the States.

Given Subaru's overly tiresome evolutionary approach with the WRX and WRX STI Impreza-based models, I'd say the introduction of a two-door model of the latest version introduced in Detroit this week actually sounds like a great idea to shake things up and provide fans of the brand with a new object of desire since the WRX Concept never materialized.

This rendering of a 2015 WRX STI Coupe made by X-Tomi hits several sweet spots simultaneously, and could get better if there was a more limited edition in the likes of the 22B with an even wider body and more aggressive aero bits.

Thoughts?

Story References: X-Tomi

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Subaru Boss Shows 2015 WRX STI, Says it Should Reach 164 MPH or 264km/h

Fresh from its reveal at the Detroit Auto Show, the 2015 Subaru WRX STI gets an in-depth look in a new official video featuring Subaru of America national manager Dominic Infante as our walk-around host.

Although it’s based on the 2015 Subaru WRX, the high-performance STI model is not powered by the new 2.0-liter turbocharged boxer engine, but continues with the previous model’s 2.5-liter engine. The unit features no modifications however, producing the same output and torque figures as before - 305 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 290 lb-ft (393 Nm) at 4,000 rpm.

As usual, the STI gets the Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with Driver-Controlled Center Differential, Brembo brakes, short-throw 6-speed manual transmission and lightweight BBS wheels.

Subaru hasn’t released performance figures yet, but Infante says the 2015 WRX STI should probably hit 164 mph (264 km/h) – that’s 3 mph (5 km/h) more than its predecessor. Nothing about the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint, though.

Scroll down to get the essential details of Subaru’s new hot sedan (only) model.

By Dan Mihalascu

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Subaru WRX STI Returns to the UK, Priced from £28,995, £4k Lower Than Before

The all-new Subaru WRX STI will once again be available in the UK, less than a year after the last iteration was sold in the country. Arriving in showrooms in May, the high-performance model will be priced from £28,995 ($47,600), making it roughly £4,000 cheaper than its predecessor.

Subaru says the substantial price drop is due to “recent movements in exchange rates” – referring to the depreciation of the Japanese yen.

Making its world premiere at the Detroit Auto Show today, the new Subaru WRX STI is based on the WRX sedan launched at the LA Auto Show in November, but features enhancements for added performance.

The new WRX STI is powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged Subaru Boxer 4-cylinder engine producing 305 hp and 290 lb-ft (393 Nm) of torque. The unit is only offered with a six-speed manual gearbox that works together with the Multi-Mode Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) version of Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system.

The new Subaru WRX STI has a longer wheelbase (+25mm/0.98in), which translates into greater leg room in the back and more shoulder and elbow room, as well as increased boot space over the older model.

By Dan Mihalascu

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