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First launched in America in the carpet New York Auto Show, the latest model of the legendary World Rally Championship, Subaru Impreza WRX STI will be brought to Indonesia early next year.

It was delivered by the Senior Manager of TC Subaru, MS Perkasa on the sidelines of the event opened with Subaru in the Kitchen Sundanese restaurant, Cipete Jl Raya, Jakarta, Monday (08/23/2010) night.

"Beginning next year, the Impreza WRX STI sedan will go into the Indonesian market," said Mighty.

This 2011 model year as well as proving the existence of Subaru in the sports car segment that seemed to not want to be left out just like that, having had time to withdraw from the WRC a few years ago.

This four-door sedan has been engineered to be faster, with the front of a larger rear stabilizer bar also applications, and sub-frame that is stiffer rear bushings.

Also, of course, rear spoiler as the icon of the Impreza WRX STI is maintained with the revision to increase downforce, while reducing the overall coefficient of drag cars.

The engine is turbocharged STI still rely VMAR BOXER engine, powered dk 305 and 290 lb-ft of torque, paired with six-speed manual transmission and Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive.

In addition, rally sport-tuned suspension, Brembo braking system exclusive, and the Driver Controlled Centre Differential (DCCD) to help maintain power output.

Entry into the cabin, the agency seemed clamped without feeling of difficulty breathing. Plek! Such roughly when the body occupy seats on the Impreza WRX STI sports this. Likewise with selonjoran feet and reach both hands when holding the steering wheel, all kind of fit.

Ignited engine through the start / stop the engine to the right of the dashboard. Boxer engines horizontally-opposed 4-cylinder turbocharged, with a net capacity of 2457 cc this does not sound at all from inside the cabin.

Before the stampede of gas, A-Line automatic transmission 5 speed moved in position D. Previously, the SI-Drive feature invited the driver to choose. Want to save on fuel, turn on Intelligent position, want a little sporty, turn on the position of Sport, and if you want real sport, there is the position of Sport Sharp.

Because a try at the Sentul circuit, then diputarlah SI-Drive in the position of Sport Sharp. After that, especially if it is not stepped on the gas pedal. Bruuum .. faintly audible engine trends, which make direct adrenaline racing.

With bekalan power reached 300 PS, plus the support of 350 NM of torque, it feels the beat Impreza WRX STI power is directly felt since lap down, and increasingly raged when the RPM needle on the meter cluster pointed to figures above 2500 RPM. That is, the turbocharger has been working!

Unfortunately, no time to count the time akselarasinya, obviously, prior
speedometer needle reaches the first corner pointing figure of 160 km / hour. Hit the brakes a bit, and devoured the corner unnoticed. Yes, without a feel for being so quick.

However, entering the third bend, the speedometer needle pointed to the number 140 km / hour. And just a little step on the brake pedal, the car slid to a position is left docked at the gravel next to the corner.

Unexpectedly, the car jumped a little, so that one tire loses traction. Know what happened? Fraction of a second car would not turn, and when the steering wheel can be directed, spin the wheel too fast so the car finally turned a half circle.

Uniquely, there is no difficulty to control the car in a state of 'twisted' like that, so the car not to have to stray to the edge of the track, and when the position is straight, the car was ready to go back.

This is the greatness of All Wheel Drive technology is installed on the system drive Impreza WRX STI. Excess engine power channeled properly to the rear axle and differential and distributed to all four wheels in accordance degan traksinya needs.

Technical Specifications

Engine
Horizontally-opposed Boxer, 4 cylinder DOHC, turbocharged
Capacity
2457 cc
Transmission
A-Line 5AT with Symmetrical All Wheel Drive
Maximum power 300 PS
Peak torque
350 NM
Price
USD 819 million