Subaru has just announced the release the exclusive Subaru WRX STI tS TYPE RA, which in addition is currently going one sale through the dealerships in Japan. The architecture of the new car focuses on suspension tuning.

In addition there are also especially-made items for this performance edition which has been adopted for its exterior and interior designs based on the 4-door WRX STI spec C. The driving was dynamics were also enhanced via sharper handling response.

Furthermore, there are also included quick steering gearbox (steering gear ratio 11:1), "Brembo" front monoblock opposed 6-pot brake calipers and grooved disc rotors. They all contribute achieving higher driving performance. The tuning of chassis and body performance combined with STI's unique flexible parts, basic vehicle attributes such as "running", "turning" and "stopping" have been harmonized at a high level.

The car comes with "Tangerine Orange Pearl" exterior color and also has some detailed elements such as a "tS" ornament. The exquisite body color contrasts the black colored door mirror cover, side garnish and aluminum wheel, contributing to a sharper and more aggressive visual stance.

Another highlight is the NBR Challenge Package for this model, which includes special equipments such as a STI designed dry carbon rear spoiler, "BBS" designed 18-inch forged aluminum wheels and "Recaro" designed front bucket seat with Alcantara®.

Subaru WRX tS Type RA NBR Challenge Package Details:

Mechanism:

  • STI tuned upside down strut and STI coil springs for front suspension
  • STI tuned damper and STI coil springs for rear suspension
  • STI designed lateral link with pillow ball bush (front inside, rear inside) Brembo front monoblock opposed 6-pot brake caliper (gold with STI logo) Brembo front 18-inch 2 piece type grooved disc rotor
  • Brembo rear opposed 2-pot brake caliper (gold with STI logo) Brembo rear 17-inch grooved disc rotor
  • Exclusively-tuned Potenza RE070 245/40R18 tires
  • STI designed 18-inch x 8 1/2J aluminum wheels (black) STI designed flexible tower bar, front
  • STI designed flexible draw stiffener, front & rear
  • STI designed support, front kit
  • STI designed flexible support, rear
  • Exclusively-made quick steering gearbox (steering gear ratio 11:1)

Exterior:

  • STI designed front under spoiler
  • Exclusively-made "tS" ornament (front & rear), "TYPE RA" ornament (rear) and "STI" ornament (rear) STI designed side garnish with STI logo (black)
  • Black colored electric folding door mirror with LED side turn signal lamp

Interior:

  • Exclusively-made leather lapped steering wheel with red stitch
  • STI designed leather shift knob with "STI" logo Front bucket seat with STI logo and red stitch Exclusively-made side sill plate with "tS" logo (front) STI designed leather key ring (red)

Equipment for NBR Challenge Package:

  • STI designed dry carbon rear spoiler (2 angle adjustable)
  • BBS designed 18-inch x 8 1/2J forged aluminum wheels (black) Exclusively-made Nürburgring Challenge sticker (side)
  • Recaro designed front bucket seat with STI logo and red stitch (Alcantara® / Leather)

Source: Subaru