STI Subaru S209 2019 – sports sedan society, Subaru

The new Subaru WRX sedan, with STI S209 (Subaru VRX STI S209) marked the official premiere at the Detroit Auto Show at the North American International Auto Show 2019. In the Subaru STI S209 2019-2020 review, videos and photos, price and detailed specifications of the unique sports sedan developed by Subaru International Technology (STI) for the US market.

The Japanese STI Subaru S209 sedan is equipped with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated EJ25 boxer engine in the company with a high-performance turbocharger from HKS (preliminarily with 341 hp), plans to produce a limited edition of 200 units. Sales of the new Subaru STI S209 sports sedan will begin in America in the fall of 2019, the price has not yet been announced, but according to preliminary information, it will be about $50,000.

It should be noted that previously the C200 series sports sedan from Subaru International Technics (a subsidiary of Subaru Corporation) was offered exclusively in the Japanese market. Since 2000, 8 modifications have been released, from S201 to C208. But Subaru's new STI S209 sedan will be the first car available outside of Japan, exclusively for American fans of the Japanese brand. By the way, the limited production of the Subaru WRX sports sedan, with the S209 STI, is carried out directly at the STI in the Japanese city of Kiryu, where each car will receive a plate with a serial number from 001 to 200.

Let's start our story about the Subaru STI S209 with the technical characteristics of a sports sedan, where a powerful gasoline boxer engine plays the main role. Motorists at the Subaru International technique, based on the four-cylinder “Boxster” EJ25 with a 2.5-liter engine from the standard Subaru WRX STI model, significantly improved and upgraded before being installed under the hood of the society sedan S209.

The engine received a turbine from HKS with boost pressure increased to 1.24 bar (it was 1.11 bar), lighter forged connecting rods and pistons, a structurally new intake manifold, an intercooler with water spray, a more efficient fuel pump and injectors. It also uses a new exhaust muffler system with a lighter weight and increased exhaust diameter to 101 mm, allowing exhaust gas flow resistance to be reduced by 17% compared to the conventional WRX, with an NTI exhaust system.

After all, the pre-announced engine power is 341 hp, and according to some even 346 hp. The motor-donor sedan Subaru WRX STI, for example, produces 314 hp. with. and 393 Nm.

The company offers a powerful engine, a 6-speed gearbox with close ratios and a heavy duty clutch, and of course an all-wheel drive transmission (Subaru's signature all-wheel drive four-wheel drive – a controlled center differential should be made, front and rear limited slip differential).

Placed rubber blocks in the suspension took metal loops, installed a thicker rear anti-roll bar with a diameter of 20 mm, shorter and stiffer springs, as well as original Bilstein shock absorbers, new perforated steel discs, new brake pads, Brembo monoblock brake calipers (in line front and two-piston rear), a reinforced front cross member and rear subframe, and new reinforcements under the floor and behind the wheel banner with hinged front suspension support.

Front track The rear track has been widened by 15mm and the BBS forged wheels are fitted with Dunlop SP Sport Max GT600A tires in size 265/35 R19 comfort specially designed for this model. To install wide tires, the wheel arches of the sedan received expanders that increased the overall width of the body by as much as 43 mm.

The SI-Drive system with three prescribed modes of smart, sport and sport Sharp has different calibrations. Therefore, by selecting the sport mode, the driver can more precisely control the sports sedan due to its softer and more correct reaction when pressing the accelerator pedal.

To ensure the best aerodynamic performance of the body society, the STI Subaru S209 sedan is equipped with an original splitter and diffuser, side spoilers and kanatami fenders and a significant wing made of carbon fiber. Incidentally, carbon fiber also roofs.

The five-seat interior of the new Subaru WRX sports sedan, with the S209 STI, will delight the potential owner and passengers with high quality materials (combination of suede and leather), a sports steering wheel with a thick rim, suede-covered Recaro sports bucket seats in the front row, a highly informative dashboard, multimedia system with an 8.0-inch display and bright accents in the form of STI lettering on the steering wheel, front seats and center tunnel and aluminum pedals and in the left foot area.