The latest statement came along with the version Impreza STI - Model S204. The company has released a total of six hundred cars. 400 of them stayed in Japan, and hundreds more were sold in Britain.
Subaru Impreza S204 - is an attempt to improve the presentation of the Japanese sports sedans. It is this machine possesses a power and grace, which is consistent with the ambitious mission of the new STI. To get a symbiosis of power and beauty, STI used one of the most interesting of its models - WRX STI, expanding its several parts. Few new strokes in appearance, as well as some technical changes made from the new WRX STI S204. Behind the engineers added wing, made some changes in the front and put 18-inch wheels, so that the S204 that "priodelas" for the party. But one appearance in the WRX STI is not stopped.
The new S204 promises just yet change the way motorists on the good machines. Two-liter engine, which got it from the previous S203, contains four cylinder, located opposite each other. The motor allows the extradition of 320 horsepower at 6400 rpm. Torque is almost equal to 44.1 kg / m at 4400 rpm. Such high rates are provided with updated intake system and a new ECU. Up to 100 km / h the car accelerates in 4.5 seconds and less than 13 seconds it passes 402 meters. Maximum speed acceleration S204 - 249,5 km / h.
Torque average starts at 3000 rpm and allows the driver to effectively use third gear, even at high cornering, and leaves room for a sharp acceleration. If you disperse the engine to 6000 rpm, the sound output will be heard clearly up to the passenger compartment furious roar. Such a roar just tightens and causes excitement in the driver - soon you will not give up fast driving. Changing gears in the S204 is very easy thanks to 6-speed manual gearbox. True, the lever a few too long.
But no matter how rapid was the new S204, its value in 43 thousand dollars more justified. Consumers certainly expect that the machine, which costs $ 14000 more than any Impreza STI, will go even faster. The extra 50 horses of power it would obviously not hurt.
But manage the new S204 is easy and comfortable. This model was lower by 1.7 cm, and the coefficient of rigidity of spring was higher by 50%. Developers increased rear stabilizers, and the suspension made stronger. Also, improved body rigidity. Revolutionary in the car has hosted sports shock absorber between the panels to install the upper bearing for the rear and front racks. This enabled easier and more comfortable turning, as well as significantly reduce the vibration and shock during movement. Turn on the S204 is really convenient, moreover, now the driver can get more information about the movement while driving. You just focus wheel where you want, and you can be sure that the car will go right on course.
It is safe to say that this model is better than all the other cars Subaru Impreza can enter in the turns. In many ways, this contributes to an excellent Italian tires Pirelli P Zero Corsa, which was the product of collaboration between Subaru and Pirelli. In addition to the tenacious rubber wheels are equipped with 4-piston calipers from the company Brembo, which in combination provides an ideal grip.
Saloon car has also undergone some changes. Unlike the S203 here have good insulating materials, which reduce the noise in the cabin. But the dashboard of the new S204 is not as convenient as we would like. The interior design is very similar to conventional machines from STI. True, they added seats Recaro (at $ 4500 each), as well as simply an abundance of leather. Chairs are falling back seat, but a little cramped in the hips, and do not have enough support on the line of the shoulders. Usually in sports machines installed more comfortable seats, though this feature soon to the amateur.
Externally S204 reminds Subaru WRX STI. Significant differences only in the wing, badges of the new model and 18-inch wheels. Of course, designers should have been better to work on the car exterior, but the engineers managed to create a really powerful machine, which is amazingly fast and beautifully enters the turns. For a similar amount of unique new S204 to find simply impossible.
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