Cosworth Impreza STI CS400
Subaru have a long history of making exceptionally fast cars – but the new Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 is going to be one hell of a fire breather.
Subaru has confirmed the car will boast a massive 400PS (395bhp) at 5,750rpm, sufficient to make 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 fastest accelerating four wheel drive cars on the market – and certainly it’ll be the fastest thing in your neighbourhood!
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, which will be in June this year.
Chris says
May 31, 2010 at 5:37 pmThe CS400 is going to be a true classic, and I’m pleased to hear Cosworth’s claim that this is going to be a fast road car, not a track day special. Too many manufacturers are making fast cars that are great on track but are useless on rough and uneven roads.