The Subaru IMPREZA Sedan WRX STi Version (Type-I) '00 is a road car produced by Subaru. The first of the second-generation Subaru Impreza models, it first appeared in Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec and has been featured in all subsequent mainline games up to Gran Turismo 6.
Colors[]
Four colors are available for this car:
- WR Blue Mica
- Pure White
- Premium Silver Metallic
- Midnight Black Mica
- Premium Red (GT3 Special Color)
In-game description[]
"A widebody 6-speed; The new generation Impreza with 1st generation looks."
The arrival of the all-new Impreza in August 2000 marked the rebirth of the company's prize compact car. This new generation model had a completely redesigned exterior that was highlighted by large round headlights.
The much-anticipated STi version appeared two months later, in October 2000. Under the hood was the same EJ20 powerplant that powered the previous model, a turbocharged flat-4, but while power remained the same at 276 HP at 6400 rpm, torque increased to 274.8 ft-lb at 4000 rpm. The boxer engine came mated to a 6-speed manual transmission built in-house. Sticky 225/45R17s provided excellent grip and traction (the wagon's tires were 215/45R17).
Subaru opted to go with Brembo for the new STi's brakes, rather than developing its own. The new system featured a lateral G-sensor along with a super-sports ABS with EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution) that made stopping one of the car's strongest traits when ripping around a racetrack. The suspension consisted of inverted struts at all four corners.
After minor fine-tuning to the car's front end in September 2001, Subaru unveiled the STi Type RA Spec C the following December. Not only was this model lighter, it had more torque, delivering 283.5 ft-lb to all four wheels. Handling was also improved by geometrically modifying the front caster, which marked the first time this was done on an Impreza.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec | Subaru Dealership | 31,980 | Special color: Win the Professional Gran Turismo All Stars event |
| Gran Turismo 4 | Late 90's Showroom | Approx. 21,000 | --- |
| Gran Turismo PSP | Subaru Dealership | 31,980 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 5 | Used Car Dealership (Lv. 6+) | 27,218 | --- |
| Gran Turismo 6 | Subaru Dealership | 31,980 | --- |
Trivia[]
- This car also appears in Gran Turismo Concept, but it's unplayable. It does, however, appear as a CPU car.
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