Subaru WRX STI with 580 hp is one mean rallycrosser

Posted on 03-04-2015 19:04 by MauritsH – 29 Comments”

The global rallycross-circus of Red Bull at the end of may, and this is the weapon with which Subaru and the struggle to compete.

This VT15x, of course, is based on the WRX STI and is good for a whopping 580 hp. This is the swift AWD Jap in 2 seconds to the 100 km/h. One of the two cars will be crewed by Bucky Lasek, the man known for his skateboardskills.

All the horsepower out of the blown 2-litre boxer engine found their way to the four wheels through a sequential ‘box with six gears. To space to accommodate the wider racevelgen and tires got the Subaru a wider body, but also on the chassis is the necessary changed so that the Subaru the battle with this retesnelle Beetle may enter into.

For example, the centre of gravity is brought down, all of the necessary aerodynamic modifications also contribute to the handling. The first race of the rallycross championship will, incidentally, take place on may 31st in Florida.

Gallery: Subaru WRX STI VT15x rallycross

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