4 sec faster in 6 years? Really?

[zaxrex]

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Tommi Mäkinen, the legendary four-time World Rally Champion, piloted the (STI) test vehicle for the challenge. He commented, “The car was controllable with precise and faithful handling even on tricky corners. I could easily predict the car’s behavior. That is exactly what Subaru is offering, confidence”. As a result, the 2011MY WRX STI test vehicle recorded 7’55’’00, Subaru’s fastest lap time ever, which is 4 seconds faster than the previous fastest time recorded in 2004.

Hmmm at four seconds on a cold track and tires, I think the difference could come down to driver over vehicle.
Some cool footage, though http://www.subaru-global.com/special/nb ... index.html

[Raven]

I'd agree with you overall. Frankly, the car is so much faster than most of its competition that who really cares if it's only a tiny bit faster. A BMW 335i is still in the mid 8 minute range. The M3 hasn't even broken into the 7's.

[sirwilliam]

The new 2011 STi sedan is pretty hot in white...and black...and...

[Mr Kleen]

the new STi sedan makes the hatch look good...