Now, it’s time to found out what Subaru has prepared for SEMA. Considering the fact that the Impreza is a cult vehicle on the tuning scene, we were expecting the Japanese automaker to pack some serious heat for the event. However, this doesn't seem to be the case.
Subaru has announced that its SEMA offensive will be lead by the “fastest STI ever”, a pre-production vehicle that was used by the company to set a Nurburgring laptime of 7 minutes and 55 seconds. The feat took place earlier this year, with World Rally Champion Tommi Makinen sitting behind the wheel.
The carmaker will also display Travis Pastrana’s World Record Setting WRX STI, as well as four bespoke incarnations of the WRX STI: Get More G's Subaru Performance Tuning WRX STI 2010, Kicker Audio WRX STI, K&N Performance WRX STI and Subiefest Best of Show Winner – Jamarri Whiteside – 2006 WRX STI. In addition to that, Subaru will showcase its collection of Genuine Parts and Subaru Performance Tuning Accessories.
"SEMA is the pinnacle of the aftermarket tuning world and the perfect place to show our new line of SPT parts," said Charlie Fishman, national accessory manager, Subaru of America, Inc. "With the launch of the new 2011 Impreza WRX and WRX STI, Subaru is having a record year for Subaru Genuine Parts and SPT accessory sales. The launch of the 4-door WRX STI has rekindled interest for the 2011 SEMA Show."
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