Appeared at the Tokyo Auto Salon 2010. STI anounced a japan special edition of WRX STI. the R205 a special performance version that is based on the WRX STI. the "R205", 400 examples built only and they will go on sale today through subaru dealer ships in japan. developed by STI. The R205 is the top performance model of the WRX STI. It features new and exclusive equipment and makes full use of specially designed features and performance parts of the "WRX STI spec C" model, the sporty performance model launched 2009. The "R" of R205 stands for "Road Sport".
Most efforts focused on refining handling performance by adopting STI tuned dampers, coil springs, flexible type strut tower bar, flexible type lower arm stiffener of front suspension, and Bridgestone's specially designed RE070 tyres. Thus the new car balances airy driving and confident driveability by enhancing a linear steering response and excellent road-holding capability. This is exactly the distinctive ride quality that STI is pursuing as its vehicle development theme, "strength and nimbleness" driving. The new developped subaru offers enhanced total driving control not only in city driving on the road or winding road but also in sporty driving at the circuit.
In addition. STI carried out alot of verification tests of selected performance parts of the R205 while participating in the 2009 Nurburgring 24-hour race with an Impreza WRX STI. Making full use of this precious race-track experience at Nurburgring - in which any road condition is condensed - STI successfully completed the model in order to offer sheer excitement and unique driving feeling as a distinctive "Road Sport Model".
The R205 delivers an increased 320PS of maximum output, and 431N.m by adopting the new designed turbocharger with ball bearings for the turbine axle bearing, specially tuned ECU, and the sport muffler with lowered back pressure exhaust. SI-DRIVE (SUBARU Intelligent Drive) is also available to neatly suit driving style in any driving situation at driver's command.
Outside the R205 gets some new aerodynamics like The front under spoiler, newly developed rear under spoiler, and the black rear spoiler improve aerodynamics. Exclusively designed 18-inch alloy wheels, specially colored front grille and side STI garnish accentuate its uniqueness.
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