Subaru WRX News

Rally Tasmania: Les Walkden Rallying leg one summary

Phil — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:14:34 +0000

Reeves had his left hand drive Subaru Impreza WRX STI right on the pace from the start, finishing the day’s first timed stage, the 4.75 kilometre ‘Tewkesbury’, in third place.

Carlo van Dam joins Subaru works team for Nurburgring

Phil — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:11:23 +0000

VLAARDINGEN – Dutch racing driver Carlo van Dam has joined the Subaru works team for this year’s Nurburgring 24 Hours. The Japanese car manufacturer first tested its new Impreza WRX STI earlier this week in Japan. The Impreza will race this May in the 2-litre turbo-class of the renowned endurance event at the over 20 kilometres long Nordschleife.

Autoblog: Introduction to Ice Racing Part 6

Phil — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:10:57 +0000

We have some highlights to share below, including footage of what it looks like to be inside a pirouetting WRX, plus some discussion about how to safely stow your winter racing gear for the summertime off-season.

Subaru collaborates with Cosworth

Phil — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:09:06 +0000

Subaru has revealed a sneak preview of a new Impreza STI developed in collaboration with performance tuning specialists Cosworth.

San Martin clinches Subaru Individual Award

Phil — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:06:26 +0000

Juan San Martin’s run to 10th overall on Rally Internacional de Curitiba last week has earned the Uruguayan driver the second Subaru Individual Award of the 2010 season.

San Martin was the eighth four-wheel drive finisher home on the Brazilian gravel event at the wheel of his Subaru Impreza WRX.

Reeves ready for 30th Rally Tasmania

Phil — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:05:14 +0000

Their left hand drive Subaru WRX STI has been converted to tarmac specification for the event and after a successful tarmac test day a fortnight ago, they are confident of a good showing in the rally.

Local driver dominates Cochrane rally car race

Phil — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:04:39 +0000

Cochrane’s Hardy Schmidtke steers his 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX through a sharp turn as he went on to win the Cochrane Rally by more than nine minutes with the help of co-driver John Hall. The event was first on the 2010 Western Canada Rally Championship circuit of which Schmidtke is the two-time defending champion.

Subaru pushes the bounds with the 2010 Impreza

Phil — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:01:56 +0000

The 2010 WRX featured on canada.com:

“Nothing wrong with that except it put a crimp on Subaru’s true potential. The 2010 Impreza WRX is a fine example of what happens when sound engineering meets attractive packaging.”

Australian Rally Championship kicks off in Tasmania this weekend

Phil — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:59:27 +0000

Defending series champion Simon Evens returns with a private entry Subaru Impreza WRX STI.

Speaking after a short testing run today Evans was pleased with the new car “Great conditions out there- the road was a little bit short for my liking- but it was interesting. First time in the Subaru on the tarmac and having a ball.The car’s pretty impressive, it’s nice and balanced. No changes planned- the car’s perfect- just drive it!”

Watkins prepares for ARC comeback

Phil — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:57:39 +0000

Watkins will pilot his new Subaru WRX, previously run by Possum Bourne Motor Sport and driven to two Asia Pacific Titles by Cody Crocker for the Motor Image Rally Team.

Mitsubishi Lancer EX Ralliart compares with the WRX?

Phil — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:55:38 +0000

The WRX could very much have some serious competition soon!

“[...] with the launch of the Mitsubishi Lancer EvoX and the continued availability of the Mitsubishi Lancer EX, what’s the Lancer EX Ralliart’s reason for being? We’ve got three words for you: Subaru Impreza WRX. Subaru’s proven success with the WRX line has prompted one of its chief rivals to test the waters as well.

[...] The segment of the car-buying market that’s caught hook, line and sinker by Subaru’s WRX will soon have an alternative to consider. It’s an alternative that’s got a very unique personality as well.”

2010 Mazdaspeed3 vs 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback Ralliart vs 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX vs 2010 Volkswagen GTI

Phil — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:50:15 +0000

If the WRX is a slip-sliding rally machine, the Speed3 is a point-and-shoot race car. The Mazda simply feels way more dialed in, ready to consume apexes for breakfast and checkered flags for lunch. There’s no slop or slack on the Speed’s menu. Sure the suspenders are discernibly tauter — the downside is a more jarring ride — but the reward is 0.90 g of lateral grip (best of the group) and a chassis that always feels alive. The body exhibits just a smidge of roll entering a turn, so steering inputs prompt instantaneous response. On-center steering feel is firm and precise, making the Subaru’s feel loose and vague in comparison.

2010 Subaru Impreza WRX a competent package.

Phil — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:57:07 +0000

The introduction of the third-generation Impreza, introduced in 2008, signalled Subaru’s intention to apply a more mainstream approach to its business practices. Pre-rework, most of the company’s offerings were, to be polite, a little left of centre. Long admired for its all-wheel-drive ability, Subaru’s quirky nature turned off many potential punters – it was, for want of a better description, a Japanese Saab. Nothing wrong with that except it put a crimp on Subaru’s true potential. The 2010 Impreza WRX is a fine example of what happens when sound engineering meets attractive packaging.

Subaru Announces 2010 Impreza WRX Limited to Start at $29190

Phil — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 21:55:57 +0000

And like all modern Subarus the WRX Limited features full-time all-wheel-drive. The 2010 Subaru WRX Limited is now available at dealers.

SUBARU unveils ‘LEGACY 2010′, a car with highest five star safety ratings

Phil — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:16:39 +0000

The Subaru line up consists of, latest globally acclaimed sedan – ‘Legacy 2010′, a 305-horsepower – ‘Impreza WRX STI’, the Best Selling All-Wheel Drive Wagon in America – ‘Outback’, listed in the Forbes top 15 safest cars – for 2009 – ‘Tribeca’ and Forester – an SUV with 5 star safety ratings from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, US and also one of the safest SUVs in its category.

Introduction to Ice Racing: Part 5 [w/video]

Phil — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:15:29 +0000

Autoblog has a cool introduction to ice racing on their site. Here’s part 5, which includes a video.

“A track day at Mecaglisse was an opportunity for low-grip practice that we couldn’t pass up, and we’ll take you along with video of a hot lap on this frigid circuit. You’ll also find some discussion about shifting technique below, so if you’ve ever wondered how to cover all three pedals in a standard car with only two feet, you’ll want to click on through.”

Cody Crocker to lead Rally Tasmania Tour

Phil — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 16:08:56 +0000

Australia’s most decorated rally driver, Crocker will drive a Subaru Impreza WRX STI as the lead car in the Rally Tasmania Tour, a low-speed addition to this year’s event.

3.3 litre Subaru WRX with a EG33 SVX engine

Phil — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:17:11 +0000

The idea came up, like many expensive ones do, around the smoko table. Someone suggested embiggening the horsepower with the addition of two more cylinders, and everyone else said, “why not?”. (The car therefore goes under the working title of ImprezSix).

Strap-on tank converts a car into a true all-terrain vehicle

Phil — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:10:54 +0000

If you thought replacing the wheels of a Subaru WRX STi with a Mattracks rubber track system was impressive, take a look at the strap-on tank that turns your old rust-bucket into a half tank, half car, true all-terrain vehicle.

Subaru Rally Team USA signs VP Fuels

Phil — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 23:10:06 +0000

Four-time consecutive and defending Rally America National Champion Travis Pastrana and his teammate Dave Mirra, the 2008 Rally America Rookie of the Year, both return to Subaru Rally Team USA and will pilot 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI rally cars. Vermont SportsCar will be working closely with VP Fuels on the build and development of the next evolution of their Rally America Open Class specification Subaru Impreza WRX STI rally car to maximize engine performance and power output.