Επίσημο: Subaru WRX S4 tS στην Ιαπωνία

Η Subaru Tecnica International (STI), το αγωνιστικό παρακλάδι της Fuji Heavy Industries, παρουσίασε σήμερα στην Ιαπωνία ένα περιορισμένης παραγωγής μοντέλο, το οποίο βασίζεται στο WRX S4. Αυτό ονομάζεται WRX S4 tS και θα είναι διαθέσιμο

από σήμερα μέχρι τις 12 Μαρτίου του 2017.

Κάνοντας αποκρυπτογράφησης της ονομασίας βασίζεται στη WRX, η οποία έχει λάβει την περιποίηση της STI. Αυτό, εξάλλου σημαίνει το tS, t(uned) by S(Ti).

Το μοντέλο πρακτικά το είδαμε στα τέλη του Αυγούστου, στη μορφή του WRX S4 tS Concept, και κάτω από το καπό φοράει τον 2-λιτρο boxer κινητήρα (FA20), ο οποίος διαθέτει 10% αυξημένη απόδοση, με 300 άλογα στις 5.600 σ.α.λ. και 400 Nm από τις 2.000 σ.α.λ.. Η κίνηση μεταφέρεται σε όλους τους τροχούς μέσω ενός CVT κιβωτίου, με το βάρος του να αγγίζει τα 1.550 κιλά.

Αλλαγές διαθέτει και στο στήσιμο, καθώς φοράει Bilstein αμορτισέρ εμπρός και πίσω, ρυθμισμένα από την STI, μπάρα θόλων, μπάρα εμπρός και πίσω υποπλαισίου (draw stiffener), ζάντες 19 ιντσών της BBS με ελαστικά 255/35, φρένα της Brembo διαστάσεων 17 ιντσών εμπρός με τετραπίστονες δαγκάνες, κ.α.

Ακόμα, το WRX S4 tS διαθέτει νέα μάσκα, νέα μεγάλη πίσω αεροτομή, μαύρη κεραία, και νέο πίσω προφυλακτήρα. Στο εσωτερικό υπάρχουν νέα όργανα, δερμάτινο τιμόνι και λεβιές ταχυτήτων, Recaro bucket καθίσματα και διάφορα κόκκινα λογότυπα.

Το αυτοκίνητο είναι διαθέσιμο σε τέσσερα χρώματα (WR Blue Pearl, Crystal White Pearl, Ice Silver Metallic και Crystal Black Silica), ενώ τέλος, η ιαπωνική εταιρία προσφέρει και το πακέτο NBR Challenge, το οποίο γιορτάζει τη νίκη της εταιρίας στην SP3T κατηγορία το 2015 και 2016 στον 24-ωρο αγώνα του Nürburgring.

Η τιμή του ανέρχεται στα ¥­4.968.000 (€43.400) για την “απλή” έκδοση και στα ¥5.292.000 (€46.300) για το WRX S4 tS με το NBR Challenge.

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Δελτίο Τύπου

STI Releases Limited-Edition “WRX S4 tS” in Japan

Tokyo, October 4, 2016 – Subaru Tecnica International (STI),*1 the motorsports division of Fuji Heavy Industries, launches a limited-edition model based on the “WRX S4”. The model will be on sale for a limited period starting October 4, 2016 through March 12, 2017.

In pursuit of driving performance, the WRX S4 tS inherits some expertise of the S207 which stands at the pinnacle of the STI complete car lineup. The model also adopts advanced safety features such as the EyeSight*2 driver assist technology.

While engine torque during acceleration has been enhanced by 10% by employing modified air intake/exhaust parts, added oil cooler improves cooling performance of the Sport Lineartronic. Same as the S207, Handling is enhanced by the addition of original STI components including a flexible tower bar, DampMatic® II front suspension with adjustable damping, and front-rear Active Torque Vectoring, all of which combine to achieve a strong yet flexible ride and sharp cornering. Braking performance has also been enhanced with Brembo opposed-piston 4-pot brakes in front.

The new model comes with distinctive specifications: On the exterior these include STI-designed BBS 19-inch forged aluminum wheels, cherry red pinstripe on the mesh-type front grille and rear bumper, large front under-spoiler, black roof antenna (shark fin type), while the interior features STI-spec Recaro front bucket seats and an exclusively-made luminescent speedometer.

An “NBR Challenge Package” is also available, commemorating Subaru’s victory in the SP3T class*3 in the 2015 & 2016 Nürburgring 24-Hour Race.

WRX S4 tS Main Features

Suspension / Mechanism・Exclusive performance muffler with lowered back pressure (featuring STI logo) teamed with exclusive rear exhaust pipe・STI-designed low-pressure-drop air cleaner element・CVT oil cooler and strengthened radiator fan・Exclusive STI-tuned Bilstein front struts (DampMatic® II, inverted-type) and coil springs・Exclusive STI-tuned Bilstein rear dampers and coil springs・Exclusive 255/35R19 92Y tires (Dunlop Sport Maxx RT)・STI-designed Brembo front 17-inch opposed-piston 4-pot ventilated brake calipers (with STI logo)・STI-designed flexible tower bar, front・STI-designed flexible draw stiffener, front・STI-designed pillow ball bush rear suspension link (front and rear lateral links inside)・STI-designed flexible support subframe, rear

Exterior・STI-designed BBS 19-inch x 8 1/2J forged aluminum wheels (silver)・Exclusive mesh-type front grille (cherry-red stripe with STI ornament)・Exclusive large front under-spoiler・Black roof antenna (shark fin type)・Black side garnish with STI emblem・Exclusive rear bumper (cherry-red stripe)

Interior・Exclusive luminescent instruments (with multi-information display and STI logo)・Exclusive leather-wrapped steering wheel (highly tactile leather, chrome bezel, metallic finisher, silver stitching)・STI-designed leather-wrapped shift knob (with STI logo)・STI-designed push-type engine switch (red with STI logo)・Exclusive STI-spec Recaro front bucket seats (leather [black semi-aniline finish on inside of main and side panels, silver stitching and accents] embossed with STI logo and equipped with seat heating and supplemental restraint system side airbags)・Rear seats: black leather with silver stitching and accents・Exclusive instrument panel (red with tS LIMITED EDITION logo)・Exclusive side sill plates (with STI logo)

NBR Challenge Package: Exclusive Equipment・STI-designed BBS 19-inch × 8 1/2J forged aluminum wheels (black)・Exclusive dry carbon rear spoiler (with STI logo)・Exclusive emblem (rear)・Exclusive Ultrasuede-wrapped steering wheel (with silver center marking)

WRX S4 tS Major Specifications

Dimensions/WeightModel name/typeWRX S4 tS / DBA-VAGOverall length/width/height (mm)4,635 × 1,795 × 1,475Tire tread F/R (mm)1,535/1,550Min. ground clearance (mm)135Dry weight (kg) [reference figure]1,550Gross weight (kg) [reference figure]1,825 EngineType/categoryFA20 horizontally-opposed 4-cylinder (Boxer)2.0-liter DOHC 16-valve dual AVCSdirect injection turbo “DIT” engineMax. output (net) [kW (PS) / rpm]221 (300) / 5,600Max. torque (net) [Nm (kgm) / rpm]400 (40.8) / 2,000–4,800Fuel tank capacity (liter)60Fuel typeUnleaded premium gasoline

Recommended Retail Prices

ModelPrice (yen)Model nameGradeEngineDriveTransmissionIncluding consumption taxExcluding consumption taxWRX S4 tSStandard-issue model2.0 literHorizontally-Opposed4-cylinder, DOHCDirect injection turtbo“DIT” engineAWDSportLineartronic*4,968,0004,600,000NBR Challenge Package5,292,0004,900,000

Since these vehicles have been customized, they must be presented at a Transport Bureau Branch for registration.*: Lineartronic: Continuously variable transmission (CVT) with fully automatic electronic control

Body ColorsWR Blue Pearl, Crystal White Pearl*, Ice Silver Metallic and Crystal Black Silica

* Available at additional cost of 32,400 yen (including consumption tax).