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The WRX STI has been a recipient of continuous improvement since its
introduction. Most recently, the 2010 WRX STI Special Edition previewed some of
the suspension enhancements now migrated to the 2011 WRX STI. Thorough and
painstakingly detailed chassis development, including testing on Germany's famed
Nurburgring racetrack, has resulted in the best-handling Impreza WRX STI models
Subaru has ever offered.
"The continuous evolution and development of the
WRX STI is driven by the strong, loyal and vocal support from thousands of
enthusiastic owners of this exciting high-performance vehicle," said Tom Doll,
executive vice president and COO of Subaru of America, Inc. "The 2011 4-door WRX
STI will expand the appeal of this iconic performance model to a wider range of
driving enthusiasts."
All-New 4-Door Wide Body Design for 2011
The new WRX STI 4-door design is based on a "wide and low" concept that
gives the car an aggressive road presence. Like the wide-body design already
used for the 5-door WRX STI, the new 4-door WRX STI features widened front and
rear track dimensions and wider, more pronounced front fenders and rear quarter
panels. The design maintains a consistent flow from front to rear bumper,
creating a distinctive identity and a sense of stability.
In front, the
2011 WRX STI models feature sharpened bumper corners and wider, blacked-out fog
lamp nacelles to accentuate the "wide and low" profile. A jutting lip spoiler
with three-dimensional detailing emphasizes the cars' sporty intent. The newly
designed front grille with a black grille inset and blacked-out Subaru floating
wing also signify the 2011 model and set off the headlights' shape to give the
entire front end a more powerful appearance.
For the WRX STI 4-door sedan
model, newly designed wider rear fenders are stretched out on the side more than
the tail lamps, and this accentuates a look of stability. A striking larger rear
spoiler was exclusively designed for the STI 4-door. The new design details
contribute to an improved drag coefficient, and the rear spoiler design
contributes to stable high-speed handling and achievement of zero lift. The WRX
STI 4-door features its own version of the polished stainless steel
quad-tailpipe exhaust, with tailpipe diameter enlarged to three inches.
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