"This hooligan may be dressed down slightly from the 2007 WRX STi, but it still has menacing grip and enough turbo boxer-induced grunt to make even the most sedate owner turn into an instant raceboy. More than 300 horsepower in this little wagon and Subaru’s notoriously awesome all-wheel-drive system can make the WRX STi tractor-like in slippery conditions. An adjustable differential that directs power to the front or rear wheels also gives the STi versatility to carve corners or drift in four-wheel, tire-smoking glory. As with any Subie, there’s enough quirkiness to ensure your individuality remains intact while you destroy the more run-of-the-mill imports from Japan. Whether you are looking to run with the upscale European sports cars or beat up on American Muscle, the WRX STi is a ride with enough versatility, drivability, guts, and style to ensure the rear bumper is all the competition is accustomed to seeing."—Official description[1]
The 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI - abbreviated as "Subaru WRX '08" - is an all-wheel drive hot hatch by Subaru.
It appears in every main series title since Forza Motorsport 3, although it does not appear in Forza Horizon, and appears in Forza Motorsport 5 as part the Top Gear Car Pack.
It also appears in Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious as an A.I. opponent.
Synopsis[]
The 2008 WRX STI introduced the third model generation of the Subaru WRX STI. Unlike its sedan predecessors, the STI was initially only available as a hatchback to increase its appeal in the European market,[2] although a sedan variant did become available in 2011.
Unlike the Japanese spec 2004 STi and 2005 STi, the 2008 STI appears as the left-hand drive North American spec model in the Forza series. Therefore, it is powered by a 2.5 liter boxer engine instead of the 2.0 liter boxer engine from its predecessors and its Japanese market counterpart.
The 2008 WRX STI sits on a platform with a longer wheelbase than previous models that offers shorter overhangs on both ends. To further improve handling and ride, it also accomodates a wider track as characterized by its wide wheel arches, a double-wishbone rear suspension and a lower mounted boxer engine for a lower center of gravity. With an overall weight of 3395 lb (1540 kg), it is lighter than the 2005 STi and up to par with even the 2015 STI in that regard.
The turbocharged EJ257 flat-four engine produces 305 hp (227 kW) and 335 ft·lb (454 N·m) of torque[3] at a boost pressure of 14.7 psi (1,01 bar). Having a higher engine capacity than its predecessors, the 2008 STI offers more torque than its predecessors but still has a lower redline, which is 7400 rpm. In comparison, the 2005 STI redlines above 8000 rpm.
Statistics[]
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Speed 5.4 Handling 5.2
Acceleration 4.9
Launch 6.4
Braking 5.1
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C 372 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 27,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Hatchback
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 5.3 Handling 5.1
Acceleration 6.7
Launch 7.8
Braking 5.1
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B 484 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 25,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Style
Body Style: Wagon
Speed:
Top Speed: 157.8 mph (253.9 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.000 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.600 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 128.4 ft (39.1 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 337.1 ft (102.7 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.97 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.88 g | ||
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Speed 5.8 Handling 4.5
Acceleration 7.2
Launch 8.4
Braking 4.6
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C 464 |
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Required DLC:
Requires the Top Gear Car Pack | ||
Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 31,000 CR | ||
Performance & Body Family
Body Family: Production Rally
Speed:
Top Speed: 158.0 mph (254.2 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.000 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.600 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 113.7 ft (34.7 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 288.3 ft (87.9 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.11 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.07 g | ||
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Speed 5.9 Handling 4.5
Acceleration 7.1
Braking 4.4
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C 466 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Purchase from the car dealer for 31,000 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Rally Day Heroes
Speed:
Top Speed: 158.1 mph (254.4 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 4.982 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.583 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 126.5 ft (38.6 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 316.8 ft (96.6 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.07 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.03 g | ||
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Speed 5.9 Handling 4.5
Acceleration 7.1
Braking 4.4
Common
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C 466 |
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Unlock Requirements
Unlock:
Purchase from the car dealer for 43,500 CR | ||
Performance & Division
Division: Sport Compact
Collection Tier:
Tier 1 - Common (+80)
Speed:
Top Speed: 158.0 mph (254.2 km/h)
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.000 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.618 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 133.8 ft (40.8 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 332.7 ft (101.4 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 1.07 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 1.03 g | ||
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Speed 3.0 Braking 2.3
Handling 2.3
Acceleration 3.1
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C 476 |
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Unlock Requirements
Car Dealer:
Can be purchased from the Car Dealer for 69,000 CR
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Performance & Division
Division: Modern Sport Compact
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
1/4 Mile: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 5.8 Handling 6.4
Acceleration 7.2
Launch 8.4
Braking 7.6
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B 665 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 31,000 CR | ||
Performance & Championship
Championship: Modern Rally
Speed:
Top Speed: 157.5 mph (253.4 km/h)
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.017 secs.
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): 12.600 secs.
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): 135.7 ft (41.4 m) 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): 342.1 ft (104.3 m)
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): 0.87 g
120 mph (193 km/h): 0.88 g | ||
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Speed ? Handling ?
Acceleration ?
Launch ?
Braking ?
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Unlock Requirements
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Performance
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 5.8 Handling 6.1
Acceleration 7.2
Launch 8.4
Braking 6.3
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B 645 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 31,000 CR
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing
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Performance & Championship
Championship: Modern Rally
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 6.4 Handling 6.0
Acceleration 6.9
Launch 9.2
Braking 6.1
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B 681 |
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Unlock Requirements
Autoshow:
Purchase from the Autoshow for 31,000 CR Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Modern Rally
Rarity:
Rare
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
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Speed 5.7 Handling 5.5
Accel 5.4
Launch 3.8
Braking 3.7
Offroad 5.6 |
B 649 |
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Availability
Autoshow:
Can be purchased from the Autoshow for 31,000 CR Wheelspin:
Possible Wheelspin or Super Wheelspin prize
Auction House:
Can be purchased or bid on through an Auction House listing Seasonal:
This vehicle may appear as a listed item in the Forzathon Shop or as a Festival Playlist reward.
Forzathon Shop:
N/A Festival Playlist:
Series 5 (Spring) - Playground Games: "Jungle Boogie" Series 17 (Spring) - "Fly the Coupe" championship | ||
Performance & Car Type
Car Type: Modern Rally Value: 31,000 CR
Rarity:
Rare
Speed:
Top Speed: missing data
Acceleration:
0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): missing data
0-100 mph (0-161 km/h): missing data
Braking:
60-0 mph (97-0 km/h): missing data 100-0 mph (161-0 km/h): missing data
Lateral Gs:
60 mph (97 km/h): missing data
120 mph (193 km/h): missing data | ||
Conversions[]
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Conversion - Engine |
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3.6L F6, 2.0L F4 - Turbo (S204) |
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I4T - #77 Impreza |
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5.7L V8, 3.0L F6, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally |
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5.7L V8, 3.0L F6, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally |
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3.0L F6, 1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally, 6.2L V8 |
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1.6L I4 - Turbo Rally, 6.2L V8 (415 hp) |
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6.2L V8 (415 hp) |
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6.2L V8 (415 hp), 4.0L F6, 2.6L I6 - TT |
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Conversion - Drivetrain |
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RWD |
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RWD |
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RWD |
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RWD |
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RWD |
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RWD Drivetrain |
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RWD Drivetrain |
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RWD Drivetrain |
Trivia[]
- In Forza Motorsport 3, a 2008 WRX STI with a "Kinect Adventures" livery was gifted to all VIP players.[4]
- The 2008 WRX STI has an inaccessible hatch and locked rear doors in ForzaVista mode.
- The 2008 WRX STI can be fitted with rally lights hood upgrades in Xbox One releases.
Gallery[]
Forza Motorsport 4
Forza Motorsport 7
(Front)
(Front)
Forza Motorsport 7
(Rear)
(Rear)
Forza Horizon 2
Forza Horizon 4
Promotional[]
Forza Motorsport 5
Designs[]
VIP Gift
Forza Motorsport 3
Forza Motorsport 3
References[]
- ↑ "Forza Horizon 3 - Cars" . forzamotorsport.net . Retrieved 12-01-2018.
- ↑ European market appeal - "TOTALLY NEW IMPREZA – AN ICON REBORN" - Subaru Media Centre
- ↑ Platform and Engine: "PRICE SHOCK FOR HARDCORE NEW IMPREZA WRX STI" - Subaru Media Centre
- ↑ VIP Gift: "Deux voitures offertes pour fêter la sortie de Kinect" - forzamotorsport.fr (French)
| Subaru | |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 360 |
| 1980s | BRAT GL (Horizon Edition, Forza Edition) |
| 1990s | Impreza 2.5 RS Coupe · Impreza 22B STi (Horizon Edition, Forza Edition, Tommy Kaira Impreza M20b) · Legacy RS · SVX |
| 2000s | #77 Impreza · Impreza S204 · Impreza WRX STi '04 · Impreza WRX STi '05 · Impreza WRX STI '08 · Impreza WRX STi Spec-C · Legacy B4 2.0 GT |
| 2010s | #1 Levorg GT · #75 - #199 WRX STI VT15R Rally Car (#199 Welcome Pack) · BRZ (Horizon Edition, Forza Edition, BRZ F&F) · Legacy B4 2.5 GT · STI S209 · WRX STI '11 · WRX STI '15 · WRX STI ARX Supercar · WRX STI F&F '16 |
| 2020s | BRZ '22 · WRX '22 |