Cosworth has released more details and additional teasers for their upcoming Impreza.
The car will be called the Cosworth Impreza STI CS400, with the 400 presumably standing for the 400PS (375 hp) power output, 99 hp more than the Subaru Impreza WRX STI, and the power is more accessible, coming in at 5,750 rpm compared to the Subaru variant’s 6,000 rpm. That power will propel the CS400 from 0-62 mph in 3.7 seconds, 1.5 seconds quicker than the standard STI.
With so much power, you’ll want to stop quickly, and AP Racing has been put in charge of that. They’ve provided a brake package with six-pot calipers and 355mm discs at the front. AP Racing has plenty of experience, supplying brakes for Formula 1 and WRC teams, and supercar companies including Bugatti.
Cosworth claims other changes have been made to the suspension, exhaust and both interior and exterior styling, but no details have been revealed on that yet. Only 75 examples of this seemingly great car will be made, and they will go on sale in June in Subaru dealerships.
Press Release
COSWORTH IMPREZA WILL HAVE SUPERCAR-HUMBLING PACE
The result of one of the most eagerly anticipated automotive collaborations in recent times is heading fast towards Subaru dealerships. The Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 officially goes on sale in June, and is set to offer performance-car fans the thrill of a lifetime.
Subaru has confirmed the car will boast an impressive 400PS (395bhp) at 5,750rpm, sufficient to dispatch the 0-62mph sprint in just 3.7 seconds (compared to 300PS / 296bhp at 6,000rpm,and 5.2 seconds for the standard Impreza WRX STI). This ensures the Cosworth-tuned car will be one of the most accelerative all-wheel-drive hatchbacks ever.
Subaru also reports that the Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 will feature a bespoke brake package – with six-pot callipers and 355mm discs at the front – developed in partnership with AP Racing, giving the car prodigious stopping power. Coventry-based AP Racing is a leading supplier of brake and clutch components to teams in the Formula One Championship and the World Rally Championship, as well as to leading supercar brands including Bugatti.
A wide range of further upgrades have been made to the suspension, exhaust and to the donor Impreza’s exterior and interior styling. An exclusive, limited edition run of 75 Cosworth Impreza STI CS400s will be produced, and full details of pricing and technical specification will be announced closer to the on-sale date.
Source: WorldCarFans