The Subaru WRX STI TC380 Will Be A HKS-Enhanced, 375bhp Special
The current WRX STI may be reaching the end of its life, but Subaru isn’t done with the old all-wheel drive dog just yet. The Japanese company has teased a limited-run ‘TC380’ version of the car via the image above, which features a lovely silhouette of the STI complete with the famous bonnet scoop. That’s the kind of attention to detail we dig.
While there aren’t any additional images of the car yet, some juicy nuggets of information have been served up. We’re looking at a boxer engine (of course) that’s been upgraded with an HKS turbocharger, a new air intake and a freer flowing exhaust system, giving an output of 375bhp (380hp). We haven’t had a WRX STI this powerful since the Cosworth-enhanced CS400.
Other upgrades include a new carbonfibre rear lip spoiler plus fancier Recaro bucket seats. The word is the whole shebang has been developed with help from former World Rally driver Toshi Arai.
Just 50 will be made, and sadly, they’re all for the Japanese market. Each will cost 4,965,840 Yen, which is around £33,400 at current exchange rates.
Growing up on a diet of World Rally Championship highlights and lengthy Gran Turismo 2 sessions, a life in cars was as good as inevitable for Matt.
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Why are companies spending so much on developing these awesome cars and then only making 50 of them. They would definitely sell. I understand the “exclusivity” factor, but come on. GIVE US THE FAST CARS
it’s an enthuasiast car, the demand would be low if this 370hp car were to be mass-produced
sits in museum without ever seeing a track
It’s actually a car modified by HKS and be sold in Subaru store in Japanese local stores. Not a collaboration between Subaru or STi and HKS.
Is this, A HORSEPOWER INCREASE?
They did go up to 320 horsepower years ago for another limited edition, and the 22b might’ve made more power if it didn’t have its problems
A limited edition special Subaru that’s only for Japan?
Like it wasn’t going to happen.
Why do they keep doing this to me?! BRING MORE SPECIAL EDITION STIs STATESIDE! I PROMISE ILL BUY IT
So why’s it not the TC375?? 🤔🤔
I’d rather spend that money on a JDM STI drivetrain swapped into a GD/GC chassis impreza. 370hp+ is not very difficult on the EJ207 block.
Did anyone else see E380 at first?
Now that’s what I call JDM
Why not post pictures of it? https://read01.com/yOAadGD.html