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Report on Test Drive Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205

From version S to R
R205 is a car created by the STI workshop, the SUBARU sports department, based on the Impreza WRX STI model. The factory tuning studio has previously produced successful machines based on Impreza series S201, S202, S203, S204. All of them were powerful cars, which shone a variety of technical innovations designed specifically for the brand sports team. At the same time, getting its rich technical equipment, they became high-class serial models Impreza.

This year, the release of a new model on the basis of an existing car, it was named contrary to expectations not S205, but R205. Why replaced S on R? Using the letter R creates associations with us with an extreme word Racing (racing), but that is what it is about changes in the title of the chief of the Hydejara Tatsumi.

The letter R in the title indicates not only on the sports claims of the car, but also that the machine is created and for moving on the road roads (Road road). The previous version of S was assigned the role of a representative of the line of high-class cars, possessing in addition to high power with rich technical equipment. However, this time a list has undergone a thorough selection with the goal that now on the WRX Sti Spec C sports base can be happy to ride and ordinary roads.

S in the title of the previous version had several values \u200b\u200bsuch as Subaru, Special, Sport. The current R205 will also follow these landmarks, but its concept from the previous version s will differ at the following points: 1) a simpler technical equipment; 2) Comfort is most important when driving on ordinary roads. So, in continuation of the discussion, let's immediately and erupt on the car.
 
Will not come down from the selected path
The platform for the test drive was the cycling ring track in Izu. On a route, about 5 km long have steep slopes, various in size and degree of curvature of turns. The route is complex for both the driver and the car. Unfortunately, on the day of the dough, it also rained. The temperature was low, and it would be no wonder if at some point the rain was replaced by snow. In general, the clutch with the road is weak, the tires are not warmed up. However, run-in place on the Nürburgring, known as the most complex route in the world, R205 drove perfectly contrary to these difficult circumstances.

Coming out on the track, on the first turn, I realized that the steering is quite clear. From the very beginning, the rotation of the reaction was without delay, and then also very confident. The car was not wrapped with the appropriate situation with the peak of rubber, when I almost turned the steering wheel anything special did not happen, the car fully showed absolute submission to the driver's actions. It did not need a big steering adjustment, the car completely followed the selected trajectory. R205 steering can bring sincere positive emotions and far beyond the border of sports tracks.

Slowly pass the test circle for the second time, and at the exit to the straight plot, I begin to promote the 4-cylinder opposite engine. Thanks to a special turbocharge, according to the characteristics, it is more powerful by 12 hp. Basic unit, but this is only part of the improvements. The new ball bearing turbine is introduced earlier, so there is practically no gap in the rod.

When you press the gas pedal, the engine immediately provides a good pickup and, making a powerful sound, is rapid up to 8,000 revolutions. There is no excess vibration even at 8,000 revolutions. Simply put, only the horizontal-opposite four is unwound. The WRX STI basic model mainly has identical specifications, but R205 is more powerful and more thought out. And this opinion was only confirmed when I drove from a straight area to a winding part of the route.
 
Competitor Golf R!
This time, because of the slippery road fabric and the absence on the security zones of the security zones, I tried to drive with the least risk, although I was looking for a limit behind which the grip of the front wheels with the road would be lost. However, the clutch level was higher than the predicted and not approached the desired limit. Even when there is an insufficient turning, the front axle is transmitted to the front axle, which, without allowing the machine to deviate greatly, returns the nose of the car to the trajectory. I thought about myself: risky! And what happens if turn the steering wheel is stronger? It turned out that the likely risk of departure in this case is only less.

Increasing the pace of movement, feeling in complete safety, I found another positive quality. Starting the acceleration after the rise of the apex, the basic machine with an excessive pressing of the gas pedal was prone to excessive demolition of the rear axle. If people confident in themselves can freely control the situation using this feature, then for ordinary drivers it looks somewhat dangerous. In the same situation on the R205, the rear of the car sticks to the road, and you can, without thinking, further squeeze the accelerator pedal. So, now we can evaluate R205 in dignity. Perfectly balanced front and rear parts; When squeeze the gas pedal, the control is not lost; And despite the slippery canvas, the car perfectly comes out of turn.

R205 Unlike the usual WRX STI is equipped with special details: springs, shock absorbers, tires, adjustable strut, adjustable rigidity amplifiers, rear suspension elements inserts and bearings. But it would be a mistake to think that the best quality of the car began to appear simply after installing these parts. Depending on the characteristics that specialists want to achieve, they create a specific configuration of the power transmission and chassis and perform its precise configuration. The above-mentioned parts were definitely useful on the trace traveled. Mr. Tatsumi says: we would like to manage this car pleased any person daily, and not just special people in special places.

In fact, later, a test drive was held on ordinary roads, but R205 again surpassed all the expectations. He caused only positive emotions from small accelerations and braking, steering at intersections, passage of irregularities of roads, as well as from high quality parts, deeply worked out style. Impreza WRX STI is a car that is compared with the Lancer Evolution. But R205 is a car that will be bought by comparing it with Golf R. Thus, if the price is 4,735,500 yen (about $ 51 thousand) for you is quite acceptable, then you are not mistaken, because this product is worth this money. Orders are accepted until April 25. Those who liked the car, it is better to hurry.



Specifications Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205

Full length: 4,415 mm.
Full width: 1,795 mm.
Full height: 1 465 mm.
Wheel base: 2,625 mm.
Weight: 1 470 kg.
Drive: Full.
Engine: 2-liter 4-cylinder horizontal-opposite, DOHC, turbine with double snail.
Maximum power: 235 kW (320 hp) at 6,400 rpm.
Maximum torque: 432 nm (44.0 kg-M) at 4,000 rpm.
Transmission: 6-speed manual gearbox.
Price: 4,735,500 yen ($ 50,900).
Release day: 01/01/2010.
Limited output: 400 cars, orders are accepted until 04/25/2010.

A source: carview.co.jp.