Never before the Impreza road car can be defined more like a real rally car. So much so that the development of the road car was done alongside the development of the car that will race in the WRC next year. In addition this year will also change the image of sportiness second Subaru.
A new image of the sporty Subaru
Especially the front of the Impreza has been redesigned a bit 'in the wind, a little' style from the center under the direction of A. Zapatinas. The result is a car that leaves no doubt about his intentions of performance and sportiness. Promises since snout that keeps driving.
Two solutions
is presented in two different design solutions: sedan and wagon (for aspirated and the WRX) that is defined by Subaru as a Sports Wagon.
Technical cooperation
so as not to forget that sport is the main matrix of this car which, in its most severe, the TSI, was created precisely in close collaboration with Subaru Tecnica International engineers engaged in the development of the who will run the World Rally Championship next year.
TSI aesthetic characteristics of the main characterizations of the new Impreza line, revisiting the series three years exactly since the previous release are:
• The trapezoidal grille, which is increasingly a characteristic stylistic feature of the production Subaru;
• the hood, light alloy for supercharged, shaped so as to acquire greater importance to the front and flared fenders give the muzzle idea of airplane wings so dear to the designer greek.
• Of course, the front grille has taken on a new connotation and is enthroned at the center of the same ' oval containing the Pleiades contraddistivo new logo throughout the production Subaru. The brand name disappears, giving way to the stars. In this way the front of the car looks more aggressive in the past but also much more streamlined and aerodynamic, it is known in particular looking at the car side. The aerodynamics have been particularly well in all versions but in an exceptional way for the TSI as the same configuration will then be one that will characterize the race car.
Sophisticated aerodynamics
The main points of conveying air dynamics are defined by:
• The shape of the hood that deflects the air inside the intercooler cooling power at the center, and over toward the windshield
• Two small conveyors of gas in the outer edge of the bumper which serve to cross the air above the lower edge of the door, helped also by the side skirts.
• A new front bumper's lower lip that separates the fluid into the air the radiator and below the car
• A flat bottom that reduces lift at high speeds helped in this by a new and effective rear diffuser, very "racing"
• An air conveyor positioned above the rear window with the task to increase downforce at high speeds
• A rear wing size equal to its importance in the race, that in defining the image of the Impreza sport. An icon in the world of sports cars to race.
The basis for the rally car's aerodynamics so accurate This study was not made only of the satisfaction of the faithful waiting in the dealership, but also because on this occasion, perhaps never as a road vehicle has been designed in line with the car that will be involved in the World Rally Championship, the Italian Championship and all other national championships in the world.
The rally is in the DNA of the production in general because, with the Subaru Rally can be tested to the limit the quality and performance in terms of durability and safety of cars or some of the solutions adopted. But in the case of the TSI is precisely the main matrix of each solution: aesthetic, technical and functional.
Engines
Three engines, all boxer four-cylinder, four valves per cylinder, double overhead cam head and continuously variable valve timing on the intake side valves.
The first is a new two-liter normally aspirated 2.0R defined by 118 kW (160 hp) at 5,600 r / min capable of a maximum torque of 186 Nm at 3,200 r / min. Unable to accelerate in 8.8 seconds and stands quietly at the top of its class for performance and power. An engine is very smooth, quiet, enjoyable throughout the arc of rotation, with a touch of sportiness very retro over 6,000 revolutions / min (you can "pull" to over 7,000 rpm / min). Supercharged engines were subject to particular reinterpretations. Specifically, the displacement has been retouched to ensure performance, but also smooth running and compliance with emission standards.
The pressure turbo fitted to the Impreza WRX is capable of a maximum power of 169 kW (230 hp) at 5,600 rpm / min for a peak torque of 320 Nm at 3,600 r / min. Powerful, smooth, regular and generates a boost in speed is a nice stretch in which mixed close, perhaps in the hills, where for the best. This engine is fitted to the sedan and sports wagon that can be mated to a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission, such as aspirated. Acceleration with the manual transmission is 5.9 seconds better than all the other sports Japanese, German and Italian segment. The top of the range is the superb TSI. A car for pure performance, handling and traction is a point of reference worldwide.
280 hp (206 kW), 392 Nm at 4,000 r / min are data that speak for themselves. If you then add that covers the 0 - 100 km / h in 5.4 seconds you can guess what are the feelings you try to board this scale race car on the roads every day. Because the great thing about this car is that it has precisely the reactions of a real rally car. The four-wheel drive features three locking differentials for various reasons is a test for every driver on the ground slippery. This is a classic car to drive it to the limit that "it takes the hair," as they say. Notwithstanding it can also be carried out meekly in the city without pretensions as racing engine, suspension and brakes are quite adequate to any kind of pace.
The broadcasts are '06 Impreza All-wheel drive, as you would expect from a Subaru, but differ in the type of propulsion system used.
If it is a transmission with manual transmission you are using a distribution center differential with 50% -50% with blocking by viscous multi-plate. In the case of TSI, this block is made from an electro-mechanical system controlled by an electronic control unit independently or operated by the pilot who takes the name of DCCD (Driver's Control Centre Differential) evolved over the previous model for the addition of a sensor for 'steering angle. The TSI also has a different interpretation of the distribution of torque between the front and rear. In fact in favor traction, acceleration and so the sportiness of the car, accentuating the pair for the rear axle as it achieves a 41% torque front to rear and a 59% (the previous model was characterized by a 35 - 65%). Of course before the block shift work.
