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2007 SUBARU IMPREZA WRX STI LIMITED

SUBARU MODIFIES THE WRX STI FOR STEALTH … AND A LITTLE MORE COMFORT.

At first glance, they look like moderately modified Impreza models. These 400 Satin White Pearl and 400 Urban Gray Metallic WRX STI Limited models have neither roof vane spoilers nor dual plane wings to identify them. But plenty of other features set them apart.

EXTERIOR:

• 17" x 8.0" 10-spoke aluminum-alloy wheels painted High Luster Silver
• Trunk lip spoiler
• Projector-beam halogen fog lights
• High mount stop light on rear shelf
• Black gloss B-pillar
• Power moonroof
• Black front lip spoiler with STI logo
• Driver/passenger fender liner
• Deletions: STI door decal, roof vane spoiler

INTERIOR:

• Heated front seats with embroidered Gray STI logos
• Carpet with increased sound insulation
• Dark Gray Metallic interior trim
• Dark Gray HVAC controls with silver trim rings
• Red hazard button
• Anthracite Black perforated leather-trimmed seating
• Dark Gray floor mat surging
• Commemorative number plate
• Auto-dimming compass mirror

MECHANICAL:

• Brembo^® black calipers, white lettering

HERE ARE ADDITIONAL FEATURES AND REVISIONS* FOR ALL 2007 IMPREZA WRX STI MODELS.

ENGINE:

• Cylinder heads redesigned (improved cooling)
• Alternator – from 90 to 110 amps
• Power output specifications revised per Federal regulations (actual power output hasn’t changed – only the methods used to measure them):
• 293 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
• 290 lb-ft of torque @ 4,400 rpm
• Deletion: sodium-filled exhaust valves

TRANSMISSION:

• Revised second, third, and fourth gear ratios (improved fuel economy and drivability):
  • First: 3.636
  • Second: 2.235
  • Third: 1.521
  • Fourth: 1.137
  • Fifth: 0.971
  • Sixth: 0.756

MECHANICAL:

• Solid rubber engine mounts
• TORSEN^® limited-slip rear differential^†
• Steel lower front L-arms and rear parallel links (replaces aluminum alloy)
• Rear stabilizer bars – from 20 mm to 19 mm

EXTERIOR:

• Four-light headlights
• Combination taillights
• Wheelbase – from 100.0" to 99.4" (caster from high to normal)

INTERIOR:

• Audio jack replaces ashtray
• Power outlet replaces lighter socket
• Rear center armrest with trunk pass-through
• 120-watt AM/FM premium audio system including six-disc in-dash CD changer:
  • Six upgraded speakers
  • Auxiliary audio jack
  • MP3/WMA capability for CD player
  • SIRIUS^® Satellite Radio capability
  • Volume memory when switching between audio modes

* From Subaru of America, Inc. Accurate at the time of writing.
† TORSEN is a registered trademark of JTEKT TORSEN North America, Inc.