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[Straightline] Subaru has one-upped its standard STI with the Spec C, a performance-tuned edition only for the Japanese market. The 2.0-liter turbo boxer four remains under the hood, but the automaker redesigned the turbocharger, remapped the ECU and .

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[Straightline] JDM Only: Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C Photos and Video ...: The JDM-spec 2.0-liter turbo boxer four remains under the hood, but the automaker fitted redesigned ball-bearing-type turbocharger to reduce friction and remapped the ECU to improve throttle response. The top-mounted intercooler also gets a water sprayer to keep intake air temps constant even under high-load conditions.

[Autosnewspaper.com] JDM Sole: Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C Photos and Video ...: The Subaru WRX STI Spec .hit Japanese dealers yesterday, and only 900 units will be rolling off the line at Fuji Heavy Industries.

[Worldcarfans] Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec C launched in Japan - Worldcarfans: Based on the Impreza WRX STI, the iconic sport model of Subaru, the WRX STI spec C model features enhanced engine and chassis performance as well as a lighter body on the premise of driving in motor sports. The model further strengthens its presence in the high performance car arena by offering sheer excitement and unique driving sensations as a distinctive road sport model, in line with the performance level originally delivered by the Impreza WRX STI.

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[Leftlane - news, reviews, and info for the auto-industry] Subaru announces Impreza WRX STI spec C: Underneath, a reinforced front suspension cross member adds stiffness, while a revised suspension with new stabilizer bars and bushings should reduce body lean and improve grip. A mechanical limited slip rear differential replaces the Torsen system to improve traction and increased oil flow volume to the power steering system should improve steering feel.

[AutoGuide.com AutoGuide.com News] Report: Subaru Launches WRX STI Spec C in Japan : Auto News: Based on the Impreza WRX STI, the iconic sport model of Subaru, the WRX STI spec C model features enhanced engine and chassis performance as well as a lighter body on the premise of driving in motor sports. The model further strengthens its presence in the high performance car arena by offering sheer excitement and unique driving sensations as a distinctive road sport model, in line with the performance level originally delivered by the Impreza WRX STI.

[SACarFan] New Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C | SACarFan: Subaru Japan says the model further strengthens the WRX STi’s presence in the high performance car arena by offering sheer excitement and unique driving sensations as a distinctive road sport model, in line with the performance level originally delivered by the Impreza WRX STI.

[dv-depot.com] Subaru releases WRX STI Spec C, but only in Japan: The WRX STI Spec C is lighter and has more torque than the standard STI.(Credit: Subaru) When we tested...

Car and Driver Blog: Special 18-inch wheels are lighter for reduced unsprung weight, and the entire suspension has been stiffened. The rear differential is now a Torsen mechanical limited-slip unit and the car wears Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires.

[Car Advice | News Blog] Subaru announces WRX STi Spec C » Car Advice | News Blog: Subaru has launched an uprated model of its iconic WRX STi for the Japan market, the Spec C, which is certain the get the hearts of fans racing, although currently there are no plans for the model to come to Australia.

[Road and Driver] Road and Driver » Blog Archive » Subaru Launches Japan-Only WRX ...: Special 18-inch wheels are lighter for reduced unsprung weight, and the entire suspension has been stiffened. The rear differential is now a Torsen mechanical limited-slip unit and the car wears Bridgestone Potenza RE070 tires.

[AutoNews's GTChannel Blog] Drifting Videos | Car Racing Videos - GT Channel - Subaru Launches ...: Formerly known as the "Takumi concept," the spec C features same 305-hp characteristic of the STI family, but a redesigned turbocharger featuring upgraded ball bearings along with an updated ECU program has helped boost the torque up to 326 lb-ft.  An intercooler water spray helps assist in the turbo efficiency department.  Handling features have been updated as well, which include a variety of reinforced chassis components, new damping force and spring rates, and the transition of the standard mechanical LSD to a Torsen type. 

[0-60mag.com] 0-60mag.com » Blog Archive » STI Spec C: It's a crime that Japan gets the Subaru STI Spec C, though if we lived there we'd most likely be jaded. Going on sale this week in Japan, the Spec C is basically the bee's knees in the Subaru lineup.

[Subaru Blog | Impreza, Forester, Tribeca, Legacy, Outback | Blog about Subarus in South Africa] Top Gear Ken Block Subaru Impreza video: This Top Gear video of James May riding in the passenger seat of Ken Block’s manic track-eating Subaru Impreza WRX STi is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.

[Fosfor] Keeping it amazingly complicated « Fosfor: It’s still very impressive, but their growth and market share across the next decade would be more interesting. That graph you posted a while ago with predicted market share was the dodgiest interpolation i’ve seen in some time though;

[Techno Blog] Subaru releases WRX STI Spec C, but only in Japan « Techno Blog: When we pure the 2008 Subaru WRX STI hindmost year, it seemed that Subaru poured everything it could into this ring car.

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