2011 Subaru Impreza STI Sedan Nurburgring Lap Record – Video

Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today released footage covering an advanced research and development project carried out at the Nurburgring’s racetrack in Germany, using a 2011MY Subaru WRX STI 4-door (sedan) test vehicle. Subaru has been using the world’s toughest Nordschleife course since 1992 for advanced R & D as well as tests of the WRX and WRX STI models. The movie uploaded on the Subaru Global Site http://www.subaru-global.com/home.html features this year’s challenge. It is presented as a highlight of Subaru’s persistent effort to stretch vehicle performance to unprecedented levels.

The concept of the 2011MY WRX STI is “The Fastest WRX STI Ever”. At Subaru, the phrase “Fastest” refers to more than just top speed or maximum engine output. It implies driving with confidence. The WRX STI can only be taken to its “fastest ever” performance when it provides the driver with total driving control with confidence. Major upgrades to the 2011MY WRX STI focused on the chassis and suspension set-up. Tests at the Nurburgring demonstrated the supreme overall dynamics and linear behavior. Tommi Mäkinen, the legendary four-time World Rally Champion, piloted the test vehicle for the challenge. He commented, “The car was controllable with precise and faithful handling even on tricky corners. I could easily predict the car’s behavior. That is exactly what Subaru is offering, confidence”. As a result, the 2011MY WRX STI test vehicle recorded 7’55’’00, Subaru’s fastest lap time ever, which is 4 seconds faster than the previous fastest time recorded in 2004. The 2011MY WRX STI 4-door will go on sale world-wide from this summer. Upgrades to the 4-door version will be carried over to the 5-door (hatchback) model.


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Joe_Limon - 6/9/2010 11:36:16 AM

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That's a super impressive time for a 305hp sedan. The only car to ever get a faster time then it with less power was a super light weight radical.

GTR35 - 6/9/2010 12:24:18 PM

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wrong! the Skyline R33, and R34 did it with about 290hp, and those are no weight radicals. in fact, the R33 was the first production vehicle to ever break the 8 min lap time.

Joe_Limon - 6/9/2010 1:42:36 PM

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The Skyline R33 GTR time is 8:01.72, and the R33 GTR V-Spec is 7:59. Both of these are still shy of this Subarus 7:55. And although they were advertised at 280hp, independent testing shows they are closer to 305hp.

dlin - 6/9/2010 9:47:28 PM

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Every post on Auto Spies need BMW, so let's see....

8:05 BMW M3 E92
8:13 BMW M5 E60

Maybe BMW should outsource AWD from Subaru, or even better, Nissan? :)

STJ88 - 6/9/2010 12:40:57 PM

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@GTR35

No they didn't R32's have about 308bhp, R33's 320bhp and R34's max out at 350bhp.

rxh8me9000 - 6/9/2010 1:28:14 PM

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schooled him

rxh8me9000 - 6/9/2010 1:28:46 PM

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Mitsubishi fell off.They need to update the EVO NOWWWW!

r15mohd - 6/9/2010 2:53:37 PM

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the evo is a very aggressive looking vehicle, but I think the price is waht thru them out...isnt a loaded evo close to 43k?

not much a comparison, but you can get an IS350 loaded for about that much...and who wouldnt choose the fine dimensions of luxury over the racer-boy finish on the evo!

veyron1001 - 6/9/2010 4:34:27 PM

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CAFE: Eh Subaru, we need you to work on small and fuel efficient cars to meet strict emission standards.
Subaru: Fuck you

freshseth83 - 6/10/2010 3:04:52 AM

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lame comment veyron, not everyone cares about super fuel sippers. this car is sweet.

veyron1001 - 6/10/2010 10:59:30 AM

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How is it lame? Why do you think I said CAFE? They care.

TheDepressingTruth - 6/12/2010 2:31:33 PM

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Another Reason Why Subaru is the most Underrated Car Company in the World.