- "The WRX STI continues its tradition of delivering potent AWD performance."
- ―In-game catch text for the car, from GT7's car collection
The Subaru WRX STI Type S '14 is a road car produced by Subaru. It appears in Gran Turismo Sport and Gran Turismo 7.
Colors[]
Six colors are available:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Dark Gray Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
- Pure Red
- WR Blue Pearl
In-game description (GT7)[]
- "The WRX STI is the latest in the long-running Impreza WRX line. Introduced in 2014, this model features a turbocharged variant of Subaru's legendary EJ20 sports engine. It also comes with an improved six-speed manual transmission. Like previous models, this one is all-wheel drive. The powerful engine paired with a resilient frame makes for a wonderful combination."
- ―In-game description of the car, from GT7's Brand Central
Car Index[]
"A model stemming from the Impreza in pursuit of speed and the fun of driving.
The Subaru WRX, announced in the autumn of 2013, is a mid-class saloon that became independent from the Impreza series. The WRX was a grade model that was traditionally given to high performance versions of the Impreza, but the name has now become a new car model. The new model is, of course, a high performance sports sedan that follows in the footsteps of the Impreza WRX.
Its platform is basically the same as the Subaru Levorg, but due to the differences between an estate and a saloon and the expected types of driving conditions, the WRX body is significantly reinforced. The line-up includes a sporty STI model and a grand touring type S4. Both models are 4WD and the power unit is the iconic flat 4 turbo. However, between the STI and the S4, the center differential and even the power steering mechanism is different. Although they are both equipped with 2 liter flat 4 engines, the engine itself is different. Subaru went out of their way to clarify the differences between the two cars.
The high performance STI is equipped with the EJ20 engine that has been put through some thorough development, producing 303.7 BHP and 43.0 kgfm. The transmission is a reinforced 6-speed MT and the driver controlled center differential combines an electronically controlled LSD and a mechanical LSD. A Helical LSD is equipped for the front wheels, while the rear utilizes a Torsen LSD. The power steering is a hydraulic type that places an emphasis on steering feel. The suspension is obviously developed individually for the car. In the end, making the WRX an independent model of its own gave the developers of the car the freedom to really pursue overall performance.
Acquisition[]
| Game | Purchase location | Credits | Other methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Turismo Sport | Subaru Brand Central | 41,148 | Possible starter car gifted upon beginning the game |
| Gran Turismo 7 | Subaru Brand Central | 41,148 | Place 3rd or higher in the Japanese 4WD Challenge 600 event at Trial Mountain Circuit. |
Customization[]
Engine Swaps (GT7)[]
| Engine | Price | Version | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DKH-911 | 250,000 | v1.54 | --- |
Trivia[]
The car seen as a billboard in the Tokyo Expressway Central Loop layouts in GT Sport version 1.45 onwards. Note the lack of model year and manufacturer. Before the 1.45 update this was previously a Steingenberger advertisement.
- In the Tokyo Expressway Central Loop layouts, it can be seen on a billboard alongside the Alfa Romeo 4C Launch Edition '14 and the Nissan GT-R NISMO GT3 '13, replacing the Steingenberger advertisement (a fictional sponsor) in the 1.45 update, before being replaced again by a generic Gran Turismo 7 Advertisement in GT7.
- Curiously, this practical advert was used in some GT Sport E3 gameplay footage before was it replaced by Steingenberger in the full game release.
