|
2008 Subaru
Impreza WRC STi
|
|
Subaru released the first images of the 2008
Subaru Impreza WRC STi along with the European spec Subaru Impreza and
the 2008 Subaru Tribeca. The 2008 Subaru Impreza WRC STi will be
officialy unveiled at the 62nd International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt in
September.
Subaru Press Release:
Fuji Heavy Industries Unveils New Subaru Vehicles at
the 62nd Frankfurt Motor Show
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of
Subaru automobiles, today announced the major features of its Subaru exhibit
at the 62nd International Motor Show (IAA), which will be
|
|
held in Frankfurt am Main from September 15 through
23, 2007 (press days are September 11 and 12). Highlights of the Subaru booth
this year will be three new models soon to be introduced in many European
countries, as well as the Subaru WRC Concept.
FHI will hold a press conference at the Subaru booth
at 14:00 September 11. Masatsugu Nagato, FHI’s Director, Executive Vice
President in charge of European markets, and Petter Solberg, a Subaru World
Rally Team (SWRT) driver, will be present to speak with the media.
|
|
Major Exhibits
Subaru Impreza
FHI debuts the third-generation Impreza for the
European market. Developed around the concept of new and more refined designs
for comfort, the Impreza will be fitted with either the 1.5-liter or the
2.0-liter engine, both of which feature Subaru Symmetrical AWD.
Subaru Tribeca
With new exterior designs featuring substantial
changes to its front, the new Tribeca, always advancing the concept of a
progressive SUV, has
|
 Gallery: 2008 Subaru Impreza WRC STi
|
|
been greatly improved. Incorporating a newly
designed horizontally opposed engine, the Tribeca has skillfully combined outstanding
driving performance and sophisticated styling.
Subaru Justy
The new Justy is positioned as an entry-level car in
Subaru’s lineup. While offering superb maneuverability and cabin roominess,
the new Justy boasts exceptional fuel economy and low emission levels. The
new Justy will be supplied by Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., under an original
equipment
|
|
manufacturing (OEM) agreement with FHI.
Subaru WRC Concept
The Concept Car, based on the new Impreza, conjures
up images of future styling trends for a world rally car.
Other displays
FHI will exhibit its horizontally opposed diesel
engine, the Subaru Boxer Turbo Diesel, which FHI plans to introduce in Europe
in 2008. Also on display is the Subaru R1e, an electric vehicle already in
use in Japan, shown as an example of FHI’s commitment to developing
environmentally friendly technologies.
|
|
|
|
|
2008 Subaru Impreza WRC STi Photo Gallery:
|
|
|
|
|