Six Star Magazine Six Star Magazine Winter 2010/2011 | Page 18

WRX

Photo: Aldas Minkevicius

MORE ATTITUDE,
MORE PERFORMANCE,
MORE WRX

For the 2011 model year, the Subaru Impreza WRX has received a serious shot
of adrenaline. Echoing the performance credentials of its sibling, the potent
WRX STI, the WRX now features the same aggressive, wide-body design,
including flared fenders, sculpted air vents, an underbody rear diffuser, wider
tires and a quad-tipped exhaust. The net effect of all these changes is a WRX
that boasts better aerodynamics and superior handling characteristics.
Of course, the core of this immensely fun car remains the same. Under
the functional hood scoop beats the 2.5-litre turbocharged SUBARU
BOXER engine with its 265 horsepower and 244 lb-ft of torque. The WRX
comes standard with a slick 5-speed manual transmission linked to Subaru
symmetrical full-time AWD. This system maintains a 50/50 torque split to
generate plenty of traction and grip when it’s needed most.
To prove that the WRX knows how to play safe as well, both the 4-door and
5-door models come standard with Vehicle Dynamics Control, ABS, ventilated

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