What is STI Type RA?

Best Sports Cars of 2022. The STI’s Type RA suffix stands for Record Attempt, in reference to the highly modified WRX STI Type RA NBR that Subaru has trotted out to set lap records at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and other challenging venues.

How do I know if I have an STI or RA?

The WRX STI Type RA is immediately identified by an exclusive Cherry Blossom Red accent around both the front mesh grille and new rear bumper cover. An STI front underspoiler has also been added for better stability at high speeds.

How many STI Type RA are there?

With only 500 examples produced, there weren’t enough of the Type RA models for every Subaru dealer in the United States to get one. This special-edition car’s tweaks were numerous, but performance gains were nebulous and they came with an attention-getting sticker price.

Is STI faster than Type R?

When deciding which car is best off-road between the Subaru WRX or Honda Type R, many enthusiasts agree that the WRX STI outperforms the Civic Type R. The WRX STI comes standard with Subaru’s Symmetrical all-wheel-drive (AWD) system.

How much HP does a STI have?

310 horsepower
The current-generation 2021 Subaru WRX STI 2.5-liter turbocharged Boxer four-cylinder engine produces 310 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque.

Does Subaru WRX Sti come automatic?

Both versions come with a standard six-speed manual transmission, and a continuously variable automatic is available for the WRX. The STI also includes other high-performance hardware like Brembo brakes and a driver-controlled center differential.

Does the 2021 STI have the type RA engine?

The 2019-2021 STI has upgraded blocks which came from the type RA, hence type RA blocks.

Are STI engines forged?

AFAIK no model STI has had forged internals.

What is the WRX STI TS type RA?

Based on the spec C which has the most aggressive specifications among the GVB WRX STI 4-door sedan series, the WRX STI tS TYPE RA is an STI complete model created to maximize the attractiveness of the spec C by focusing on the concept of ‘sharpness’.

How much does the Subaru Type RA weigh?

Additionally, the spec C model that the Type RA is based on has received numerous weight-saving mods that reduce its overall weight to just 1,420 kg (3,130 pounds) – roughly 255 pounds less than the U.S.-spec WRX STI. Far be it for Subaru to release this special model without a few upgrades on the inside.

How much does the 2018 Subaru WRX STI weigh?

All of the weight reductions meant that our 3398-pound test car carried 53 fewer pounds than a non-RA 2018 WRX STI. Yet, while the Type RA may have stormed VIR like no STI before it, its performance at our test track was less impressive.

When did the Subaru Legacy WRX STi Type RA come out?

SUBARU DEBUTS LIMITED EDITION WRX STI TYPE RA and BRZ tS® WITH HIGHER PERFORMANCE FOR DRIVING ENTHUSIASTS. The original venture took place in 1989 when a competition version Subaru Legacy broke the FIA World Speed Endurance Record by clocking over 62,000 miles in 18 days and set a top speed record of 138 mph.