Subaru has announced pricing and final specifications for its North American version of the 2008 Impreza WRX STI — its flagship performance model. The rally-derived STI will start at $34,995 plus a $645 destination fee in the U.S. with 305 horsepower and 290 lb-ft of torque being churned out of its 2.5-liter horizontally-opposed four-banger. Subaru claims its all-wheel-drive road rocket will make the 0-to-60 mph sprint in just 4.9 seconds. A six-speed manual transmission is the only available option.
Stateside Subie fans have been eagerly awaiting the specifics on the new WRX STI following the Japan debut of the global 2.0-liter variant, which produces 10 fewer horses, but nine more lb-ft of torque than our version does. Still, it seems that the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X will have a fair fight on its hands when both cars make their upcoming retail launches for the new year. The 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI will hit showrooms in January.
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