Ready for action. | It’s what makes a Subaru, a Subaru. 2008 | IMPREZA WRX SUBARU.COM This brochure is printed in the U.S.A. on recycled paper. ©2007 Subaru of America, Inc. 08.IMPWRX.SRB.525 (S-6871, 98,150, 9/07, CG) READY FOR ACTION. IT’S WHAT MAKES A SUBARU, A SUBARU. See Blueline for Trim WRX 5-door with Premium Package in Spark Silver Metallic. See Blueline for Trim WRX 4-door in Carbon Black Checkered cloth with Satellite Radio and Navigation Package. THE SUBARU IMPREZA WRX TRAINED AROUND THE GLOBE. MASTER OF THE STREET. Desire, driven by four wheels. Long before the first Subaru WRX laid tracks on American tarmac, it was thrilling crowds of fans on the street and in World Rally Championships. And blazing a trail of victory in such exotic locations as Finland, Greece and Monte Carlo. To those in the know, it is a turbocharged, all-wheel-drive icon. And now, we introduce the action-packed 2008 Subaru WRX to an eagerly awaiting world. Reshaped, yes. Reformed, never. The icon is reborn. The master, remastered. 5-DOOR WRX 4-DOOR WRX Traction with attraction. A WRX like you’ve never Sharpened for action. Its 224-hp turbocharged seen before, in shape like never before. The new SUBARU BOXER engine and Symmetrical All-Wheel 5-door packs WRX performance in a versatile new Drive are pure WRX. 17" alloys complement its new package. Its clear taillamps activate with a blaze of chassis. The sleek new body is both more rigid and LED color, keeping the attention of all who follow it. lighter. And while its cockpit is unexpectedly richer, And since it’s a WRX, there will be many. wider and more rewarding, so is its torque curve. > POWER IS ITS SUPERPOWER WRX 5-door with Premium Package in Spark Silver Metallic. SUBARU BOXER ENGINE Every engine generates power. But the unique SUBARU BOXER engine empowers the or navigating the urban jungle. And the design delivers its aggressive power with the driving enthusiast with so much more. The fl at, horizontally opposed confi guration inherent smoothness, effi ciency and durability that make driving a WRX more enjoyable gives the WRX a lower center of gravity for more precise, stable handling. The result is every day. The engine is named after the jabbing motion of a boxer’s arms, and with a car that goes where you want it to, whether you’re conquering a mountain pass endurance and effi ciency to match its powerful thrust, it packs quite a punch. AIMHIGH PLACE LOW SMOOTHER OPERATION GREATER CONTROL The 180-degree boxer engine layout allows the pistons Compared to other engine types, the lower profi le to move in exact horizontal opposition, effectively of the SUBARU BOXER engine — mounted nearly an negating vibrations. Its smoothness not only sweetens inch lower than before — helps reduce body lean in power delivery, it also helps increase longevity. curves and sudden maneuvers, for greater control. SUBARU BOXER ENGINE INLINE ENGINE V-TYPE ENGINE WRX COMPETITOR [ 11 ] POWER For generations, the Impreza WRX has outrun the compromises of a conventional approach. Its famed SUBARU BOXER engine is intensifi ed with enhancements that make every fi ring of its iridium-tipped spark plugs an explosion of emotion. Every breath is rush-delivered via intercooled turbocharging and a composite intake. The resulting 224 horsepower races to all four wheels via your choice of a crisp-shifting 5-speed manual gearbox, or a versatile 4-speed automatic with SPORTSHIFT® manual control. TURBOCHARGER ACTIVE VALVE CONTROL SYSTEM If it’s a WRX, its not-so-secret weapon is a new While turbocharging boosts power by pumping turbo charger that helps to deliver 224 force-fed more air into each cylinder, the Subaru Active Valve horsepower and a broader power band. As always, Control System (AVCS) makes sure to deliver the the signature hood scoop is the real deal, supply- air at precisely the right moment. AVCS adjusts ing airfl ow to a new, lightweight intercooler that the intake-valve timing to match the engine rpm, boosts output and response. for better response at any speed. 5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION The choice of the driving purist who demands maximum control. The close-ratio gearbox is fully synchronized (including reverse) to deliver smooth and precise shifts. Our advanced Incline Start Assist electronically holds the brakes for a moment on uphill starts, to help prevent unwanted rollback. LB.-FT. MAXIMUM TORQUE ARRIVES 800 RPM SOONER. 4 -SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 226 GENTLEMEN, START YOUR DYNAMOMETERS Balance performance and convenience with the direct control of the smooth-shifting SPORTSHIFT 300 250 It’s not just what you’ve got, it’s how you use it. When it comes to engine output, 250 2008 automatic. Around town, driver-adaptive program- 200 the torque chart is proof of what you can do. The WRX delivers a mountain ) 200 226 ming maximizes fuel economy. In more spirited 150 of torque, and now you’ll reach the -lb.-ft. peak of performance quicker than 150 ) LB.- FT. ( 100 HP ever. A redesigned turbocharger, intercooler and intake manifold all conspire to driving, the transmission automatically delivers ( 100 2,800 800 more enthusiastic shifting response. 50 deliver peak torque at just rpm — rpm earlier than last year. The result? 50 Stronger acceleration that you won’t need a dyno or a stopwatch to measure. 0 0 TORQUE RPM POWER 1000 3000 5000 7000 The seat of your pants will tell you: You’ve got it. And you know how to use it. WRX 4-door in WR Blue Mica. > TRACTION TURNS POWER INTO ACTION WRX 4-door with Premium Package in Satin White Pearl. SUBARU SYMMETRICAL ALL-WHEEL DRIVE A mountain hairpin. A decreasing-radius on-ramp. A sudden summer storm. The enticements keep on coming. So give yourself the adhesive advantage of the standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system to keep those four patches of rubber sticking to the road. Its uniquely balanced confi guration helps ensure stability and poise. Its effi ciency at transmitting power delivers greater grip and quick response to slippage. We’ve been perfecting AWD for over 30 years. So however the road tempts you, you’ll fi nd that the attraction is quite mutual. GRIPNON-SLIP CONTINUOUS AWD ACTIVE AWD WRX models equipped with the 5-speed manual Matched to the 4-speed automatic, the Active AWD transmission use a viscous-locking center differen- system monitors parameters such as wheel slip- tial. Should wheel slippage occur, it helps transfer page and vehicle speed, actively adjusting power to power with lightning-quick refl exes to the front or the front or rear wheels for optimal adhesion. rear wheels with the most traction. [ 17 ] HANDLING Its proving grounds are the most menacing rally courses and challenging streets all over the world. So it’s no surprise that the Subaru WRX is legendary for knowing how to take control and put it firmly in the driver’s hands. We combine our experience in competition with the natural balance of its engine and drivetrain layout to bring driver, car and road together in perfect sync. And its agile new suspension, 17" wheels and 4-wheel disc brakes team with Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to deliver extreme confi dence and fun, no matter where in the world you go. 4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES Impressive power calls for powerful braking ability. So the WRX is equipped with large disc brakes at all four wheels. Also standard are an Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) that optimally reapportions stopping power to the front and rear wheels. INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION The 4-wheel independent suspension in the new WRX is designed to handle the world’s greatest roads as well as it handles the daily rigors of real-world driving. Front struts feature multiple-phase damping for an ideal balance of control and precision. While the new double-wishbone rear suspension adds to stability and smoothness. VEHICLE DYNAMICS CONTROL PROVEN IN COMPETITION VDC Inspired engineers develop inspiring cars, something VDC is an electronic stability control system that helps World Championship Rally drivers have known about keep you on your intended path by measuring variables the WRX for generations. There is perhaps no more such as steering input and braking. If the system senses extreme driving, with terrain, weather, road surfaces the vehicle deviating from its intended course, VDC and surprise obstacles challenging the refl exes of the applies individual brakes and/or reduces engine power driver and the car at every turn. When the snow fl ies to help keep you safely, and confi dently, in control. It’s and the mud splashes, the WRX shines the most. standard equipment on every 2008 WRX. INTERIOR Functional and rewarding. Can you have both in your hands at once? Subaru insists on it. In a driver’s car such as the new WRX, it’s essential that the controls are instantly intuitive, brilliantly logical, and not merely engaging to interact with but fun. Twist the key: Illuminated red needles perform a full sweep of crisp electroluminescent gauges. Look — or feel — your way around the cockpit, and enjoy the way every useful detail is executed, from a multifunction trip computer to an LED-illuminated storage area. And a new tilt/telescoping leather-wrapped steering wheel puts available audio and standard cruise controls at your thumbs. It’s a Subaru. Functional has to feel good. 60/40 SPLIT FOLDING REAR SEAT Versatile performance has always been a hallmark of the WRX.