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Spy Shots: 2008 Impreza STI on the road
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 12:38 pm
by Mr Kleen
Autoblog post
Finally, pictures of the new Subaru Impreza STI that have not been generated by a computer. Amateur shots taken on a public road in Japan clearly show the traditional enlarged hood scoop, butcher flared arches and two more exhaust pipes than found on the WRX. Those grey alloys would certainly be a departure from STI norm as well, should they make it to the stand at October's Tokyo Motor Show.
The right-hand-drive car spotted is almost certainly destined for the Japan domestic market and as such should be powered by a 1994cc EJ20 boxer rather than the torquier, but less peaky, 2.5-liter lump that will be fitted to STIs for export.
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:14 pm
by Sabre
Actually.... I could drive that....
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:35 pm
by Libra Monkee
Yeah uh... no.
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:48 pm
by sirwilliam
Yeah, not feeling it. Too domesticated and dull...maybe the aftermarket can do something for it.
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 3:55 pm
by complacent
I really don't think it looks
that awful...
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 6:39 pm
by Phibs
I'd hit it.
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:00 pm
by Cereb Daithi
I've noticed people gradually starting to warm up to it. It's different.. but I don't know. I cannot verify that it's the actual STi since subaru is quite tight-lipped about it. Rest assured I'll get plenty of pics for you guys at SEMA
Posted: Wed Sep 19, 2007 9:02 pm
by Phibs
Yeah I hated it at first, but the hatch design is growing on me. Honestly if it performs better... that's what counts right?
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:06 am
by WRXWagon2112
Still not liking the tail lights, but otherwise I like it.
--Alan
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 7:57 am
by Cereb Daithi
yeah... pretty soon people are going to have to buy aftermarket red taillights for all their new cars. I know I'll probably be one of them when the time comes
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:39 am
by Mr Kleen
I've seen nothing so far that changes my opinion of the design. if anything these spy shots are a step back from the WRC concept shown in Frankfurt. glad some people like it, I'm just not one of them.
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 9:46 am
by sirwilliam
Maybe a full black stealth version like that test mule on the Nurburgring might change my mind some on how I feel about it. I will just have to wait and see for the final product.
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:04 pm
by Mr Kleen
more spy shots from Autoblog
Autoblog wrote:Though Subaru engineers took careful measures to ensure their Impreza WRX STi tester wasn't spotted en route to the Nurburgring or at the track's staging area, eventually the car cover had to come off. It appears Subaru engineers were forced to unveil the production body of the new STi in order to test how the final form affects cooling. Though we just showed you this official teaser shot of the STi, these spy shots show the car outside in perfect light where every detail of the new design is cleary visible. Aside from some black tape, the blue STi underneath is practically naked. Note what appear to be air extractor vents or intake scoops on the sides of the front bumper, a design element we weren't entirely aware of before. We can also clearly see the rear wing now, which is less ostentatious than we were hoping. The STi has always been known for sporting an obnoxious rear wing, but it looks like that tradition will end with the 2008 model. KGP Photography took shots of the STi from nearly every angle, all of which can be viewed in our high-res gallery.
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 3:32 pm
by Sabre
Once again....
That's looking GOOD to me... Are those six pots upfront?!?!?!?!
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:30 pm
by complacent
1plz.kthx.
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 4:54 pm
by Phibs
Lottery ticket plz k thx!
Posted: Thu Sep 20, 2007 5:51 pm
by Mr Kleen
Phibs wrote:Lottery ticket plz k thx!
you own an STi, you don't need a lotto ticket to afford one. or did I miss the point?
don't mind me, I'm upset that the only Impreza that doesn't make me
is too expensive for me to afford.
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:34 pm
by Libra Monkee
Still not sold. Sorry! Yes it does look better than the WRX, I'll give it that. But then again, that's not saying much.
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:36 pm
by Cereb Daithi
from what I hear these are expected to climb towards the $40k price range.
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 12:44 pm
by Phibs
Near 40K? Epic failure? For ~40K i'd rather have the G37.
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 1:10 pm
by Cereb Daithi
It's not confirmed as of yet... but the new WRX is extremely expensive already. I'd rather have a cheaper interior and no sat-nav to save the money.
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 1:20 pm
by Phibs
Kinda like the Rally car roots which is why most of us buy them?
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 1:38 pm
by Mr Kleen
$40,000?!?!?!?
W... T...
F....
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 2:12 pm
by Cereb Daithi
don't quote it for truth. the rumor mills are at full production atm so I can't vouch as to the validity of it.
Posted: Fri Sep 21, 2007 2:26 pm
by Phibs
Liar you just wanted to start a flame war!