Subaru WRX Gr.3

Subaru WRX Gr.3
Production Info
Subaru	Subaru Race Car Japan
Engine and Power
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Power	600 PS (591 bhp)
Torque	63.1 kgf·m (456.4 lb·ft)
Drivetrain and Weight
Layout	Front-Engined
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Gearbox	6-speed
Weight	1,280 kg (2,822 lbs.)
Balance	55 : 45
Performance
PWR	2.13 kg/PS
PP in GT7	727.65
Class	Gr.3
Dimensions
Length	5,065 mm (199.4 in.)
Width	2,040 mm (80.3 in.)
Height	1,319 mm (51.9 in.)

The Subaru WRX Gr.3 is a race car produced by Subaru, based on the Subaru WRX STI Type S '14. It appears in Gran Turismo Sport and Gran Turismo 7.

Liveries

Two liveries are available for this car:

• Variation (#88 STI) (GT7 only)
• #5 STI (unlisted in-game)

Description

"This Gran Turismo-exclusive Gr.3 race car was based on the Subaru WRX STI. The chassis was tweaked to lower the front end, making it more aerodynamic. The underbody was also modified to increase downforce, which ensures high-speed stability. Also, the original AWD drivetrain was converted to rear-wheel drive."

―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central

The car shares the same description as the base Subaru WRX STI Type S '14, stating at the bottom that it is specially tuned for Gr.3 regulations by Gran Turismo.

Acquisition

Game	Purchase location	Credits	Other methods
Gran Turismo Sport	Subaru Brand Central	450,000	Sign a contract with Subaru for the Manufacturers Series.
Gran Turismo 7	Subaru Brand Central	450,000	Sign a contract with Subaru for the Manufacturers Cup.

Trivia

The WRX Gr.3 from the 2016 Copper Box gameplay trailer, with subtly visible STI logos on the door and reduced number of supporting sponsors.

A prerelease screenshot of the WRX Gr.3, depicting a plain colored WR Blue Pearl livery.

• The car version in GT Sport originally produced 529 PS (522 bhp) and 61.0 kgf·m (441.2 lb·ft) of torque. In GT7, the default horsepower and torque was upgraded to 600 PS (592 bhp) and 63.1 kgf·m (456.4 lb·ft) respectively.
• This was the Manufacturers' Cup-winning car of the 2020 season of the FIA-Certified Gran Turismo Championships.
  • This is currently the only fictional race car that has so far won the Manufacturers' Cup.
• The livery of the car is based on the NBR Challenge cars that participated in the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, as well as the Subaru BRZ in Super GT's GT300 class; specifically the liveries both cars used between 2015 and 2019.
  • The car's alternate livery in GT7 is based on the 2020-spec WRX STI NBR/BRZ GT300 liveries.
  • The version of the car shown in the 2016 Copper Box and E3 gameplay trailers features a slightly different livery with subtle instead of fully visible STI on the doors, reduced sponsor decals, and the lack of a chrome roof. In another early screenshot of GT Sport, the car used a plain WR Blue Pearl color instead.
    • Both versions of the car carry Dunlop sponsorships and blank tire stickers (which was replaced by Falken for the final game) and different rims.
• The car's body shape appears to be influenced by the Legacy B4 GT300, which competed in Super GT by R&D Sport from 2009 to 2012.
  • This is also partly due to the car's wide body being similar to its Gr.B version.
• The car uses BBS RE-CL wheels, a wheel available in the Livery Editor.
• There is an error on the website URL on the car's upper door frame area, which is "www.subaru-msn.com"; the correct URL is "www.subaru-msm.com". This error was corrected in the alternate livery.
• The #88 variation livery has its own paint chip named WRX Gr.3 FIA GTC Blue, purchasable from GT Auto.
  • This was renamed to WRX Gr.3 GTC Blue in version 1.15, as the FIA partnership for the Gran Turismo World Series has been suspended.
• There is a wrench taped to the battery box in the passenger floorboard.
• Strangely, the wing struts supporting the spoiler counts as Rear Wing instead of Other in the Livery Editor.