If there's one thing that Subaru fans can't seem to
get enough of, it's more potent versions of the WRX STI. And that's just what
the Japanese automaker has in store for the Tokyo Motor Show this year.
Called the S208, the upgraded STI builds upon the
previous S207 launched in 2015. Subaru has unfortunately
only given us bits and pieces, but they look promising so far.
The manufacturer says the S208 will feature a
carbon-fiber roof and an as-yet unspecified power boost, to the benefit of both
handling and acceleration. That sounds a lot to us like the Type RA recently
introduced in America to celebrate the Nürburgring record run.
That model packs a 2.5-liter turbocharged boxer four
upgraded to 310 horsepower (instead of 305). Considering that the previous S207
boasted 328 hp, we'd expect the S208 to pack even more.
Subaru will only offer
450 examples, exclusively in Japan. As with the BRZ STI Sport edition, those
lucky buyers will be selected by lottery once full specifications are released
at the show on October 25.
