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Subaru Axes Impreza WRX

Subaru Axes Impreza WRX

In a move that might alarm hot hatch fans, Subaru have decided to axe it’s slow-selling Impreza WRX. STi Won't Be Axed However, it’s not quite as bad as it seems. It turns out that this is part of a move by Subaru to refocus it’s range on it’s best cars, and the Impreza WRX has had a series of lukewarm reviews and very little interest...

Scooby Sprint Championship Starts Soon

Scooby Sprint Championship Starts Soon

While many of us are still getting over the shock of Subaru dropping out of the WRC, there’s still some motorsport fun available for fans of the marque. The Scooby Sprint Championship will be kicking off its first round on the 19th April at York and it’s shaping up to be a cracking series. If you’ve not heard of the Scooby Sprint Championship,...

Run, Petter, Run!

Run, Petter, Run!

While performing a parade lap at this year’s Bettega Memorial Rallysprint in Bologna, Italy, Petter Solsberg gets a little carried away with himself while bidding farewell to Suabru’s loyal...

Sad Day For Subaru Fans

Sad Day For Subaru Fans

If you think of the World Rally Championship then the chances are you’re picturing a metallic blue Subaru sliding along a muddy track in the middle of a forest. Well, from now on memories are all we’ll have of the Subarus as today the worst has happened – they have pulled out of the WRC.Subaru has taken a look at its dwindling bank balance...

One Subaru Impreza, Ken Block … And A Segway?

One Subaru Impreza, Ken Block … And A Segway?

The video clip below has proven to be quite popular on YouTube, and for good reason. Take one hot Subaru, add a skilled driver in the shape of Ken Block, and let him loose on an abandoned airfield with various slaloms and obstacles in his path.Awesome driving, and a great advertisement for auto gymkhanas – better than the equestrian equivalent,...

Subaru Impreza Spec-C Type RA-R – Farewell, old friend

Subaru Impreza Spec-C Type RA-R – Farewell, old friend

So it’s finally time to say goodbye. It’s been a long and happy relationship but times are changing, we’ve grown up and its time to part. So, farewell Impreza old chum, its been great knowing you!SPECIFICATIONSEngine: Flat-four, turbo, 1994ccMax Power: 345bhp@7200rpmMax Torque: 330lb ft@4000rpmPower-to-weight: 254bhp/tonTop...

Heroes – 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo

Heroes – 1994 Subaru Impreza Turbo

The Subaru Impreza Turbo is a car that managed to transform the image of its manufacturer and become a cult classic almost overnight.Subaru Impreza TurboEngine Flat four, turbocharged, front mountedDisplacement 1994 ccMax Power 208 bhpMax Torque 201 lb/ftTransmission 5 speed manual, four wheel driveWeight 1235 kgPower/Weight 171...