Jalopnik: Sti

Mitsubishi Evo Challenges Subaru STi To Snow Drift Showdown

Raphael Orlove — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 13:00:00 EST

Two absolutely gnarly-sounding rally replicas took to a back lot in Spokane, WA to settle the score: who can get more sideways? We think there's a clear winner, but it has nothing to do with slip angle. More »

Subaru BRZ Concept STI: Almost the real thing

Mike Spinelli — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 12:45:00 EST

Subaru's opening its kimono at the LA auto show today, revealing the Subaru BRZ concept STI for the first time. That's the concept car on which the company's oft-mentioned "Subieyota" BRZ rear-wheel-drive compact sports car will be based. More »

Subaru sets new fastest time up Mt. Washington

Justin Hyde — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:30:00 EDT

Driving a rally-prepped Subaru WRX STi, David Higgins shaved 30 seconds off the top time for the annual Mt. Washington Hill Climb on Sunday, reconnoitering the 7.6 mile circuit in 6 minutes, 11.54 seconds. Also in competition: Mike Ryan's hillclimbing, Gulf-liveried Frieghtliner, which you can briefly experience below. More »

How a modified Subaru STI saved three lives

Justin Hyde — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:30:00 EDT

An Oregon man and two women were driving in a sudden windstorm when a massive pine tree fell on their 2007 Subaru Impreza STI. All three survived, thanks, the owner says, to his car's go-fast modifications. More »

Ram Plows Into Classic VW At Crowded Car Show

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 13:30:00 EST

If you're going to jump a median to demonstrate how cool your modified Ram is, please learn how to use both the "go" and the "brake" pedal. This moron didn't, and took out a classic VW Caddy and an STI. More »

Subaru Creates Gigantic WRX-Powered Flipbook Animation

Matt Hardigree — Thu, 04 Nov 2010 15:30:00 EDT

Subaru Canada set out to build an ad for the new 2011 Subaru WRX STI powered by the car itself, eventually settling on creating a giant flipbook animation around a racetrack. it's awesome. How they did it below. More »

Travis Pastrana's Record-Setting Mt. Washington Climb

Matt Hardigree — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 19:30:00 EDT

For one hundred years people have attempted to climb to the peak of Mt. Washington faster than anyone else. Travis Pastrana beat the record by 20 seconds in a Subaru WRX STI. On his first try. Watch his Subie dance. More »

Rally Driver Rolls, Flips And Pilots Car To Victory

Ben Wojdyla — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:30:00 EDT

Rally driver Patrick Richard rolled his Subaru racer at Canada's 2010 Rallye Baie Chaleurs then heroically hopped out and, with his co-driver still strapped in, flipped the Subie back over and raced to victory with parts flapping in the wind. More »

Oversteer My Bagel: Buy Some Jalopnik On A T-Shirt!

Sam Smith — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:20:00 EDT

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A while back, someone emailed us a T-shirt design based on some of my caffeinated, candy-powered babbling. Thanks to the efforts of a few intrepid Jalopnik readers, you can now buy a copy of that shirt. Who's in? More »

For $25,500 Canadian, This Franken-STI is All Aboot the Back

graverobber — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 08:00:00 EDT

The Canadian TV show, How It's Made, details the manufacturing process of just about anything. Today's Nice Price or Crack Pipe franken-Subaru could have been on that show, but its price may send it back to the drawing board. More »

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT tS: No Subie For You!

Matt Hardigree — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:30:00 EDT

When Subaru says "tS" they mean "tuned by STI." And when they build a hot Legacy wagon with an STI-tuned suspension, aesthetic upgrades, and a sportier exhaust they mean "Not for you America!" (H/T to Motor_Yakuza!) [Carscoop] More »

2011 Subaru WRX STI: Four Doors Of Homologated Fury

Sam Smith — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 09:55:00 EDT

Homologate [ho'malegat]: verb. 1) approve for sale in a particular market or use in a particular class of racing. 2) express agreement with or approval of. 3) set something up to be loved by Jalopnik. STI sedan, anyone? More »

2011 Subaru WRX: Flairs, Chairs, And A Whole Lot Of Stares

Sam Smith — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT

Want an STI but can't scrape up the cash? Desperate for rally-car looks at a cut-rate price? Have we got the Subaru for you! Step right up and check out the 2011 Subaru WRX! More »

Oversteer My Bagel: Look Out World, Sam Is On A T-Shirt

Sam Smith — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 13:00:00 EDT

A week ago, someone emailed us a design for what we are officially calling the World's Greatest Most Bestest Center Differential T-Shirt Ever What Ever Ruled the Land. Turns out people actually enjoy candy-fueled, caffeine-powered babbling. Who knew? More »

Subarus, Mud, And The Fine Art Of Sideways

Sam Smith — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 EDT

This is a Subaru STI. This is an ice-covered dirt track in the middle of Utah. And this is a man driving a car with a dab of oppo. This post? This is our guide to hooning a Subaru. More »

Travis Pastrana To Jump From Pier To Barge New Year’s Day

Wes Siler — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:30:00 EST

Travis Pastrana will jump his Subaru Impreza rally car from the Long Beach pier to a barge moored 250-feet out in the water for his latest New Year's Day stunt. Don't worry, he says water is soft. More »

Subaru WRX STI Pulls Semi Truck Out Of Snow

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 11:00:00 EST

We thought the Subaru Legacy pulling an F150 out of the snow was impressive, but here's an even more noteworthy feat: a WRX STI rescuing a European semi-truck. Judging from the backup, it's real, which makes this totally legendary. More »

2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Special Edition: Because "Antidisestablishmentarianism" Was Taken

Sam Smith — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:30:00 EST

Subaru's STI Special Edition is essentially an ordinary STI with the suspension of the Japanese-market STI Spec C and the longest vehicle name in all of creation. Details, gallery, and press release below. More »

2010 Subaru WRX STI Special Edition Looks Like Spec C, Isn’t

Wes Siler — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

The 2010 Subaru WRX STI Special Edition inherits its gray wheels from the bonkers JDM Spec C, but that's about it. Think of it as a more focused STI, with less fluff and firmer suspension. More »

Ken Block's Tracked Subaru STI Begs For Snow

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

This is Ken Block's latest toy, a 400HP Subaru WRX STI, stripped and caged and outfitted with a set of Mattracks all-terrain tracks debuted today at SEMA. Is it badass? Yes. Would we sell our eye-teeth for one? Probably. More »

Subaru WRX STI Spec C: 304 HP JDM Bruiser

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:00:00 EDT

Are you a citizen of the United States and want a higher spec, lighter weight, more hard core version of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI? Too bad, the Spec C is only available in Japan. More »

Ken Block’s Gymkhana Sequel Takes Hooning To New Level

Wes Siler — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 16:30:00 EDT

Don't you wish you were Ken Block? Then you'd get paid to put your sponsors' logos on a range of clothes, then paid to film an infomercial for them using your Subaru WRX STI. More »

Independent Subaru WRX STI Concept Looks Fast, Stylish

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 27 May 2009 10:30:00 EDT

We've got a theory: Subaru uses two teams developing alternating generation platform designs. The teams compete to out-do each other with progressively uglier vehicles. This independently designed WRX STI proves such mustn't be the case. More »

Subaru STI Hits Two Trees At Speed, Flips Twice, Everyone Survives!

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 20 May 2009 10:00:00 EDT

Late at night, the driver of this Subaru STI swerved to miss a deer, lost control, hit a tree, flipped twice, plowed through a stop sign and another tree. Everyone inside walked away. Mega-gallery below. More »

Travis Pastrana WRX STI Celebrates Subaru Championship

Wes Siler — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST

Because nothing says "Winner" quite like yellow paint and a loud stereo, Subaru has collaborated with Vermont SportsCar to build a custom STI to commemorate Travis Pastrana's Rally America Championship. More »

2009 Sno*Drift Rally: Michigan's Great Motorsport Secret

Andrew Didorosi — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:15:00 EST

Up in Northern Michigan, the rally action is as furious as ever. Join us below for our mega gallery of what can only be described as Michigan's great motorsport secret. More »

20th Anniversary Subaru Impreza WRX STi Revealed For Japan

Andrew Stoy — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:30:00 EDT

Subaru is celebrating 20 years of hi-po Scoobies with a 300-unit run of WRX STi Anniversary Edition models. The main differences of importance to enthusiasts are in the suspension, where new coilover damper units stiffen up the handling and carry 18-inch alloy wheels as standard equipment. Flat black details and special badging round out the exterior differences, while the interior gets cosmetic touches like red seat stitching, a red stop/start button and even more badging, all for the equivalent of about $42k US. A little flash, no more dash. Happy anniversary. More »

Crappy Video Shows Crappy Day For Already Busted Subaru STI

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 15:30:00 EDT

Consider it a blessing in disguise this video is camera-phone quality and not better, because seeing it in full clarity would be even more painful than it already is. Lesson one: Use proper equipment when transporting a car. Lesson two: Sometimes when the shady guy says it's so cheap because it fell off the back of a truck, it really did fall off the back of a truck. (Thanks, we think, for the tip Adamskiy) [Youtube] More »

Subaru Takumi Concept Previews New Impreza WRX STi Spec C

Mark Arnold — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 14:45:00 EDT

This version of the Subaru Impreza WRX STi, known as the Takumi concept, gives us a hint of what's in store for the upcoming Spec C hardcore version. Visually, there's not much to distinguish this car from a normal STi besides the 12-spoke rims, though it's said the production Spec C will feature subtle body tweaks including a roof scoop. Rest assured, the important changes are under the skin, with beefed-up drivetrain components, springs, shocks and other suspension bits. No word on exactly how much power this hardened version will make, but it's sure to be a much more focused driver's car no matter what. Of course, if even the standard STi feels like overkill to you, there's always the newly improved 2009 Impreza WRX. More »

How To Make A Subaru WRX STI Rally Car In 800 Hours

Ben Wojdyla — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 15:00:00 EDT

This is a damn awesome video of how the guys at Subaru Rally Team USA tear down and build up a stock Subaru WRX STI into a snarling rally beast in about 800 hours of work — all compressed into three minutes. The only thing that would make this better is if it was scored with "Flight of the Bumblebee," as obviously clichéd as that is. We were most impressed with the speed with which these guys tore the little Subie down to bare frame; it's like the car just fell apart when they touched it. Amazing. [PistonHeads] More »

Subaru Shows Trio Of Tuned WRX Imprezas At British Motor Show

Ben Wojdyla — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 18:20:00 EDT

Subaru has unveiled a threesome of high-performance WRX Imprezas at the British International Motor Show today, one of which could even be considered a 911-killer. First of the three was a lightly massaged Subaru WRX-S, with power bumped from 230 HP up to a very respectable 251 HP. But that's a mere pittance compared with the Impreza WRX STI 330S and an Evo-killing 325 HP. And what's this? The Subaru Impreza WRX STI 380S? If you've been following along with the upward progression, it'll be no surprise this third one's a monster with 375 HP mill under-hood, good for a mind-bending 4.4 second run to sixty. Two of the three Subies will definitely be terrorizing the peaceful British public soon. Hit the jump to find out which. More »

Subaru WRX STI Spec C Spotted Testing In Germany

Ben Wojdyla — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:54:48 EDT

The sneaky car-spies at KGP have nabbed shots of what they claim to be a rally-style Subaru WRX STI Spec C testing on the Nurburgring, deep in the hinterlands of Germany. The stripped down Subie will feature only the bare essentials in an effort to save weight and go fast. Early word pegs the bottom line at 150-200 pounds lighter than the current STI. We're also told the car will get beefier brakes, engine enhancements and a redesigned rear diffuser. Full spy report and more photos below. More »

Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C Spied?

Mark Arnold — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:00:00 EDT

If the previous generations were any indication, you'd expect an even more hardcore version of the Subaru Impreza WRX STI to be on the way in the form of a Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C. And breathe. Yes, which each new name expansion, the humble Impreza becomes mutated progressively more into a merciless monster. This new shot shows what appears to be the Spec C exposing itself in the wild, but we're not so easily convinced. More »

Subaru Legacy STI S402 Adds Power, Fender Vents

Ben Wojdyla — Fri, 16 May 2008 10:20:00 EDT

Rubbing our faces in the fact that we don't even get the Subaru Legacy STI, the folks at Subie are going out and adding a limited edition S402 to the Japanese lineup. Planned for — get this — only 402 units, the S402 features a slightly detuned version of the turbo'd 2.5 liter boxer good for 285 HP and 292 lb.ft. of toque. Other upgrades include include two piece Brembos, various garish badging, "sport" suspension and revised steering ratio, fancy seating, some BBS wheels wrapped in Potenzas (which we think are over rated) and some body tweaks. More »

Would The Subaru WRX STI Really Make The Germans So Sorrowful?

Matt Hardigree — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:45:00 EDT

For Wes, the 2008 Subaru WRX STI was a happy experience. For these fictional German engineers in this Subaru commercial the experience was the same. Well, that is until angry bald German bossman shows up. He ruins everything. It's a funny commercial, with a good use of Falco, but is the STI really the Japanese car the Germans wish they built? [YouTube via MotiveMag] More »

2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Part Three

Wes Siler — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EDT

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2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Part Two

Wes Siler — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EDT

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2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI, Part One

Wes Siler — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 12:00:00 EST

I drove the 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI backwards. Not in the reverse gear sense, but leaving Palm Springs it's only a very short climb up a straight, steep highway before you get to the kind of roads we car guys can usually only dream about. As state route 74 climbs up to Pinyon Crest, overlooking the Anza-Borrego state park, the road twists and turns, looping back on itself over and over again as it forms tight hairpins. Cliffs rise dramatically on one side and drop thousands of feet on the other.
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Snowboarding with the Subaru WRX STI

bwojdyla — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:15:00 EST

Ken Block totally wins at life. We've brought you news of his feats in the past, including the monsterous 171 ft. jump in his rally spec Subaru WRX STI. Now Block has joined with the DC Snowboarding Team for what they call Mountain Lab 1.5 - basically a chance for some the the worlds best snowboarders to screw around on their favorite phase of water and make highlight videos. The only difference this time is that Snow Park Resort in New Zealand was custom modified to accomodate both boarder and rallyist for action the Dukes boys could only dream of. More »

What's Your Favorite Ugly Car?

Jonny Lieberman — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 12:00:00 EST

We're really digging the fact that you guys (though no girls) keep mailing us Questions. It's a good habit — stick to it. Today's QOTD comes from the mighty keyboard of James Gribbon. He asks:

I was just looking at a new WRX yesterday and feeling like Shallow Hal. I was thinking "Damn, that's an ugly car," and feeling "but underneath, it's really a hot WRX." I decided that if I was to own an ugly car with a hot inner-self, it would have to be an E36/8 M Coupe. Ugly/hot cars started rolling through my head: Merkur XR4Ti, "Flying Vagina" STi, etc. What's yours?