The hardcore Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C has been homologated for use in rallying.
The Spec C is a lightweight, toughened-up homologation special, created with the car's competition use in mind.
Read our Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C test drive
The Spec C has the same power and torque outputs as Japan's potent 2.0-litre WRX STi - 304bhp and 311lb ft - but it gets a new, high-response twin-scroll turbocharger and a reprogrammed ECU to boost mid-range thrust.
An extensive round of weight saving has cut out 30kg, and the chassis gets stiffer springs, dampers and bushes (up by 15 to 30 per cent).
There's a more rigid front crossmember and a thicker rear anti-roll bar too.
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Re: Hardcore Impreza to go rallying
only buy it, if you can afford to crash it. but seriously, rally regs are moving to s2000 (4wd 2lt no turbo), or 1.6turbo 4wd. as a group n car it is allowed to compete, but for how much longer.