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Identified by serial number 88227151, the S209 nameplate was filed by Subaru with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on December 15th. In all likelihood, the Ebisu-based automaker is working on a limited edition of the WRX STI, be it for the 2019 or 2020 model year.
The primary class of the trademark is 012, which translates to “automobiles, structural parts, and structural fittings therefor.” Taking the S208 as the building block, we’re expecting great things from the S209.
Revealed at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show as an evolution of the S207 and a forbidden fruit for North America, the Japan-only special edition takes its mojo from a 2.0-liter turbo boxer. The flat-four engine has 324 horsepower and 319 pound-feet on tap, working together with go-faster appointments such as quick-ratio steering, active torque vectoring, Bilstein shock absorbers, and even a strut tower brace.
Only 450 examples of the breed were ever made, and yes, the S208 is more potent than the WRX STI Type RA despite the difference in displacement. A decklid pedestal spoiler and carbon fiber roof panel complete the visual makeover, whereas the interior benefits from a serialized plaque and body-hugging bucket seats from Recaro.
Turning our attention back to the S208, don’t forget Subaru also teased a badge reading TC380 not that long ago. If that translates to 380 PS (375 horsepower) from the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder, then we’re expecting the S208 to drop between 330 and 350 horsepower, be it this engine or the EJ25 used by the WRX STI in North America.
If Subaru goes ahead with the EJ25 – and it most certainly will – then our clearest indicator regarding suck-squeeze-bang-blow is the Diamond Edition exclusive to South Africa. In this application, the engineers squeeze 354 PS and 464 Nm from 2.5 liters displacement, working out to 349 horsepower and 342 pound-feet in North American currency.
The Diamond is 0.7 seconds quicker to 100 km/h (62 mph) than the WRX STI, but top speed remains unchanged at 255 km/h (158 mph). Taking an altitude of 1,410 meters (4,626 feet) into consideration, the SA-limited edition is much obliged to hit the magical figure in 5 seconds.
Revealed at the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show as an evolution of the S207 and a forbidden fruit for North America, the Japan-only special edition takes its mojo from a 2.0-liter turbo boxer. The flat-four engine has 324 horsepower and 319 pound-feet on tap, working together with go-faster appointments such as quick-ratio steering, active torque vectoring, Bilstein shock absorbers, and even a strut tower brace.
Only 450 examples of the breed were ever made, and yes, the S208 is more potent than the WRX STI Type RA despite the difference in displacement. A decklid pedestal spoiler and carbon fiber roof panel complete the visual makeover, whereas the interior benefits from a serialized plaque and body-hugging bucket seats from Recaro.
Turning our attention back to the S208, don’t forget Subaru also teased a badge reading TC380 not that long ago. If that translates to 380 PS (375 horsepower) from the 2.0-liter turbo four-cylinder, then we’re expecting the S208 to drop between 330 and 350 horsepower, be it this engine or the EJ25 used by the WRX STI in North America.
If Subaru goes ahead with the EJ25 – and it most certainly will – then our clearest indicator regarding suck-squeeze-bang-blow is the Diamond Edition exclusive to South Africa. In this application, the engineers squeeze 354 PS and 464 Nm from 2.5 liters displacement, working out to 349 horsepower and 342 pound-feet in North American currency.
The Diamond is 0.7 seconds quicker to 100 km/h (62 mph) than the WRX STI, but top speed remains unchanged at 255 km/h (158 mph). Taking an altitude of 1,410 meters (4,626 feet) into consideration, the SA-limited edition is much obliged to hit the magical figure in 5 seconds.
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