2006 Subaru Forester STi
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2006 Subaru Forester STi
Subaru Announces the addition of the Forester STi Version
Available from May 6th at dealers across from Japan
The Forester STi Version was designed as a "Pure Sports SUV" with excellent road manners. Key features include:
- 2.5L DOHC turbo engine
- 6 speed manual trannsmission
- 18" wheels
- Brembo brake system
- Custom front bumper, grille, bucket seats
- 30mm lower suspension vs. standard Forester resulting in 170mm ground clearance
The Forester STi was designed around the concept of delivering the "Best of Both Worlds" and features both dynamic and clean exterior styling and exceptional handling.
The STi Version has received popularity since it's addition to the Subaru line up in Feb 2004.
Other Key Features:
- A 2.5L DOHC turbocharged engine that produces 20-25% more mid-range torque by means of a larger exhaust, turbocharger and intercooler compared to the 2.0L DOHC turbo used in the 2.0XT model
- Semiclosed deck, strengthened pistons and connecting rods to address the maximum torque of 378 N-m.
- 6-speed gear ratios selected especially for the STi Version
- Chassis rigidity increased by strengthening front strut attachment points, front cross member and suspension mounting points
- Suretrac LSD added to improve cornering performance as well as stability on slippery surfaces
- Inverted struts (front and back), bigger rear sway bar
- 15.0:1 steering ratio, power steering tuned especially for the STi version
- Brembo brake system with strengthened brake booster, low flex brake hoses improve brake response
- Exterior treatments to allow immediate identification as an STi model: bumper, grille, front and rear STi logos
- Alcantara and bucket style seats (front only) provide superior support
- Reclining rear seats, 60/40 split to maintain SUV functionality
- Featured body colors: Pure White, Obsidian Back Pearl, Crystal Grey Metallic, WR Blue Mica (STi only)
Specific improvements:
- Improved shift throw feel and action
- Improved handling feel from strengthened steering rack and gearbox mounting points
- Reduced steering kickback through damper valves used in steering gearbox
- 240km/h speedometer (a first for a mass produced Subaru)
Standard equipment:
- Inverted strut suspension (all four corners)
- 4-piston Brembos (front), 2-piston rear
- 18x7.5 JJ STi logo wheels
- 225/45R18 Potenza RE030
- Front and rear Suretrac LSD
- Sodium filled valves
- Strengthened pistons
- Red painted intake manifold
- STi logo large intercooler
- STi muffler
- Large air intake
- 6MT
- Iridium spark plugs
- Front and rear STi stabilizer bars
- Leather covered steering wheel, shift knob, handbrake with STi logos and stitching
- 15:1 steering ratio
- Aluminum sports pedals
- STi instrument panels including 240km/h speedo
- Immobilizer
- Bucket seats (as detailed before)
- "Soft feel" center console
- JPY 3,118,500 (2,970,000 w/o tax)
http://www.subdriven.com/news/publis...icle_358.shtml
And before you ask, no, I have no idea if it's coming to the USA. Subaru has been selling a Forester STi in Japan since the 2004 model year so this is just an update across the pond.
Billy Sexcrime
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Originally Posted by bluetwo
225/45R18 Potenza RE030's? That's pretty cool. But I'm not sure I'd want to actually use them on the rough and rocky stuff.
I'm guessing that's a Navi in the dash...
I'm guessing that's a Navi in the dash...
