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Digimods Subaru Impreza - Click above to enlarge

In the real world of asphalt and hydrocarbons (yes, that's possibly redundant), the Subaru WRX STI is a common target for zealous mods. While much tuning can go on under the stock skin, which isn't exactly subtle on a Rex, it's de rigeur to go at the exterior with pieces of thermoplastic and visions of reshaping dancing in your head.

If you're not deft enough to translate inspiration to metal, or you don't have a WRX, or you just want to avoid getting gunk under your fingernails and cutting your hands all up while trimming out big pieces of sheetmetal, you can do it with bits and bytes instead. Of course, a digital mockup is a good way to test out ideas before taking the nipper to the roof, too.

Pete from Digimods has decided that the WRX could really use a rear-mounted engine, plenty more scoops, and a giant roof duct to supply air to the engine, and drown it if it gets taken out in the rainy season. It's a very nicely done rendering. Some will love, some will hate, all will likely have something to say. Have at it, kids!

[Source: Digimods via CarScoop]

Rear-Engine Rendering: Student-styled Subie is the hot hatch of dreams, nightmares originally appeared on Autoblog on Wed, 30 Dec 2009 14:31:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Next month in Frankfurt, we'll all get our first looks at Subaru's new WRC car in the form of the Subaru WRC Concept. The automaker will have driver Petter Solberg on hand for the introduction of the racer, which for all intents and purposes shows us what the next-gen Impreza WRC car will look like. It should also offer a very strong hint at the styling of the forthcoming Impreza STI. The STI grille, big wing and bulging bodywork do the new Impreza some good, as this looks worlds better and far more aggressive than the soft-looking standard car. Subaru has released no details other than the two images you see here. Rest assured, our Frankfurt team will bring you the full scoop from the floor in Germany next month.

[Source: Subaru]

Gallery: 2008 Subaru WRC Concept

First Look! Subaru WRC Concept heading to Frankfurt originally appeared on Autoblog on Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:46:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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IMpreza WRC2007
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Subaru World Rally Team has just unveiled the Impreza WRX2007, likely the final WRC competition car based on the current-generation Impreza. In April, the next chapter in the Impreza story will be written at the Jacob Javits center in NYC, as Subaru pulls the wraps off an all-new car, which will reportedly include a hatchback version for the first time.

The Impreza WRC2007 shown above will make its racing debut next weekend when Petter Solberg straps himself into the carbon-fiber Sparco racing seat alongside Phil Mills, while Chris Atkinson and Glenn Macneal do likewise in the team's second car. While the car looks similar to last year's racer, the '07 boasts a number of improvements designed to improve its handling dynamics, as well as a new radiator and intercooler setup that has reduced weight up front, improved airflow, and made it easier to service the car.

You can read SWRT's complete details on the WRC2007 here.

[Source: SWRT.com]

Gallery: Subaru Impreza WRC2007

Subaru unveils Impreza WRC2007 ahead of Rally Mexico originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 02 Mar 2007 13:05:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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