If his success remains marginal in France, Subaru remains an influential car manufacturer and original in terms of industrial strategies… Founded in 1953there Japanese brand specializes in flat engines (known as “Boxer”) as well as four-wheel drive models. For example, the Leone 4WD launched in 1972 is considered to be the first production car with 4X4 transmission! The brand will grow from success to success for many years his Forester SUV and with his Impreza compact sedan. This family sedan, successor to the Leone, appeared in 1992, but it was not sporty or sexy. Originally a four-door sedan, but later became a universal optionhas five doors (2008 year), as well as a crossover (2011 year), baptized XV and now Crosstalk.

Impreza WRX, the legendary name of Subaru

This is without calculation its muscular and sporty version WRX (World Rallye Experimental).which opened the door to the World Rally Championship (WRC) for Subaru. Won six times (1995-2003), Impreza WRX was available in a road version, and this is what allowed the brand to make a name and popularity in Europe! Even if the brand is bled today (it relaunches with the Solterra electric crossover and the Crosstek SUV), it is still very popular in North America (700,000 registrations per year). It was launched this year completely new generation Imprezabut the new WRX is long overdue… We unveil it today in all its aspects, and through the original video, to say the least!

Minutes of time to open the new WRX

This project to be opened in just one minute in fast motion, shows all the work required to adapt the road-going Impreza to the track. Having disassembled it, the mechanics of the Subaru sports department strengthened the chassis from all sides, transverse rack and racks. It is reduced as much as possible, from the seats to the instrument panel, and is decorated with new carbon elements. The goal: to increase the weight as much as possible!

She gets the hood specific spoiler, rocker panels and bumpersand especially the color that is so characteristic of the Impreza WRX! Blue and gold liverywith legendary decals and gold rims that made it legendary! The engine, a 2.0-liter “quad-flat” with 320 horsepower, remained unchanged.. After several months of disguise, she is ready to hit the road: her first race Lake Superior Performance Rally, October 13-14, Michigan.

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