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Subaru WRX STI S208 makes public debut

Subaru WRX STI S208 makes public debut

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blogentry-133713-0-05866300-1508925828_thumb.jpgThe Subaru WRX STI S208 has officially made its public debut at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show. Only 450 of the Japan-only units will be produced.

 

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blogentry-133713-0-04838300-1508928539_thumb.jpgThe track special takes inspiration from the S207 and uses the similar EJ20 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder that has been uprated to deliver 324bhp, a 28bhp increase over normal STI models.

 

blogentry-133713-0-23874700-1508928534_thumb.jpgAlso, the car has been gifted with adjustable Bilstein dampers, active torque vectoring for the rear wheels, and a faster steering rack.

 

blogentry-133713-0-19084300-1508925821_thumb.jpgElsewhere, the car can be fitted with a NBR Challenge Package that includes front and rear spoiler lips, black 19-inch BBS alloy wheels as well as side skirts. Buyers can choose to get the package with either a large GT rear wing or a carbon trunk lip. Only 350 units of the S208 can be fitted with the

NBR Challenge Package and hopeful buyers must go through a lottery system to purchase a unit.

blogentry-133713-0-77416300-1508928543_thumb.jpgThe car can be painted in World Rally Blue Pearl and Crystal White Pearl. The Cool Grey Khaki colour seen here is only available with the NBR Challenge Package.

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