Ready-to-Race Rexs
Subaru Australia has entered the racecar business. And if you're serious, it wants you to come and play!Subaru Australia has entered the racecar business. Now, Australian motorsport participants can purchase seven ready-to-race custom packages based on the Impreza WRX STI spec.C -- Subaru's Group N FIA homologated car -- direct from Subaru. Available in limited numbers, the packages are based on this 2.0-litre version of the WRX which is, according to Subaru Oz, "a lightweight vehicle designed specifically for motorsport use."
The packages are designed for motorsport use only. As such the cars can only be registered under a rally permit. Subaru Auatralia says the vehicles are not able to be road registered "under any circumstances."
The variants available range from a base motorsport package priced at $69,990 to a full Production World Rally Championship (PWRC) car at $195,000. Both tarmac and gravel rally versions are offered and each variant is fitted with an FIA-homologated multi-point fully-welded 4130 chrome-moly roll cage, HANS compatible race seats and harnesses.
The Subaru Australia motorsport variants are:
- Subaru base motorsport: $69,990Says Subaru: "Ideal starting point for both gravel and tarmac motorsport. Fire extinguishers will meet safety requirements for most circuit and Targa events. Can be run with standard spec.C suspension package and engine tune"
- Subaru Tarmac: $87,990Says Subaru: "Ideal entry-level car for race or Targa events. Ready to race, with safety equipment installed. Subaru Motorsport tarmac suspension package and race tuned engine with Motec ECU."
- Subaru National Tarmac: $125,990
Says Subaru: "Blueprinted engine and Subaru Motorsport suspension kit. Offers real bang for your bucks on the racetrack or Targa stages. Turn key (ready to race)."
- Subaru Factory Tarmac: $160,000Says Subaru: "The ultimate Subaru tarmac rally vehicle as used by the Subaru Motorsport factory team. Factory tune and differentials. Subaru Motorsport active centre diff program."
- Subaru Gravel Rally: $92,990Says Subaru: "Ready to rally, designed to be competitive in any club or state competition. Full underbody protection and proven gravel suspension package."
- Subaru National Rally: $128,990
Says Subaru: "Incorporates technologies refined by Subaru's decade of dominance in the Australian Rally Championship. Ready to rally with engine and differential tuning. Subaru Rally Team Australia suspension package. Full underbody protection and driver and co-driver rally accessories. Includes gravel rally suspension and carbon-fibre lightweight parts."
- Subaru PWRC: $195,000
Says Subaru: "Built to full Subaru Motorsport factory specification. Subaru Group N car engineered specifically for the World Rally Championship or Asia Pacific Championship. Includes blueprinted engine, full PWRC specification underbody protection and suspension package. Suitable for national and international level gravel rally competition. Includes five-speed, dog transmission with LSD and Motec centre differential controller."
Subaru Managing Director Nick Senior said: "We're catering for a broad spectrum of motorsport drivers, from committed enthusiasts to professionals with team backing looking for PWRC success.
"The Impreza WRX STI spec.C is an incredibly flexible package that can be tailored for everything from Targa events to gravel rally. There's a long list of options and we believe there's a dedicated audience that we're keen to cater for," he said.
As noted above, the cars will be sold directly by Subaru Australia, however, ongoing parts support will be provided via the marque's network of STI dealers. All enquiries should directed to Philip Rodgers, Subaru Australia, tel 0408 572 558 or email: philipdr@bigpond.net.au
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