Finally, the 08 STi pics have been revealed by Subaru, and while we will always miss the STi of yesteryear, this new STi looks the goods. As we expected, it’s definitely more muscular and aggressive looking than the woeful base WRX. Still, the looks of the new Impreza take a lot of getting used to.

Other features expected include:

• Dual AVCS DOHC 2.0L (1994cc) 16 valve Boxer
• Twin-scroll turbocharger
• 6-speed manual. Multi-mode, SI-DRIVE
• Drivers Control Center Differential (DCCD
• Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
• Quad exhaust

[Source: Autoblog]

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With the release of the Evo X, it’s time to take a quick peek back in time at one of our favourite Top Gear episodes.

Three hot cars, but which one is the most fun? Prepare for Mitsi vs Subie fan battles!

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Subaru continues to whet enthusiast appetites with dark, moody shots of the new STi.

Although not immediately clear in the pics, it seems the STi is going to be designed to stand apart from it’s WRX base with a more masculine, bulked up appearance, with bulging muscular fenders, quad tips, a roof wing, and possibly black versions of the clear tail lights, though it’s hard to tell. It seems Subaru have listened to STi owners classically complaining about the STi looking too similar to the ‘standard’ WRX (Though we’re sure some fans must be wishing Subaru had listened on overall styling, period.).

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STi. These photo’s have been brightened

The STi will be revealed on the 24th of October at the Tokyo Motor Show (write it in your diaries or something, Scooby fans!)

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The new Subaru Impreza WRX STi has been caught in the flesh by Autoblog with next to no clothes on (Ok, maybe a bit of black lingerie).

It looks like the nasty rear wing is no more (which is good as it would look a little astray on the new hatchback only format) and has been replaced with something a little neater in line with the more subtle design philosophy, the scoop seems sleeker, and there’s dainty little scoops on the front bumper.

Head over to Autoblog’s gallery to see the new high res pics.

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There’s nothing worse than getting all giddy and excited, and then have hopes dashed by learning that the photos in Best Car, a popular Japanese car mag are renderings (but damn good ones). Some good news prevails, with some key specifications about the STi, though we’ll have to label these as ‘tentative’ until it all comes out proper (they aren’t expected to differ much though). Check it out:

• Engine/Transmission: EJ20 / 6MT
• Power: 300PS (295 hp) @ 6500 RPM
• Torque: 45 kgm (325 lb-ft) @ 4400 RPM
• Fuel Economy: 10.5 km/l (24.7 US MPG) in the Japanese 10-15 mode test cycle

So a near 300HP (an upgraded air intake away) car with 10.5km/l fuel economy. Sounds good to us! And for the rendered pics, check em out here:

[Images from Carscoop]

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