There seems to be a new WRX STI Spec E (eco??) meant to be turned out for MY12. Power is significantly down but emissions wise it seems very sensible so VRT/tax wouldn't be huge at all. Anyway, nothing that a remap would not sort out...So would we at least get it here??
"Every WRX STI SPEC E will come standard with a wide array of technologies, all dedicated to taking the experience of high performance driving along with environmental care to the next level. And at the core of the WRX STI SPEC E beats the heart of a champion — the turbocharged 2.5-litre Subaru Boxer engine. This performance oriented eco-friendly award-winning powerplant still produces respectable 262 PS of turbocharged power and maximum torque of 317Nm with lowest in its class CO2 emissions of only 156g/km. The engine features Dual Active Valve Control system, optimised combustion, advanced CO2 management and reduction system and free-flowing four-outlet exhaust for instant acceleration, inspiring response and an intoxicating sound from idle to red line...."
"Every WRX STI SPEC E will come standard with a wide array of technologies, all dedicated to taking the experience of high performance driving along with environmental care to the next level. And at the core of the WRX STI SPEC E beats the heart of a champion — the turbocharged 2.5-litre Subaru Boxer engine. This performance oriented eco-friendly award-winning powerplant still produces respectable 262 PS of turbocharged power and maximum torque of 317Nm with lowest in its class CO2 emissions of only 156g/km. The engine features Dual Active Valve Control system, optimised combustion, advanced CO2 management and reduction system and free-flowing four-outlet exhaust for instant acceleration, inspiring response and an intoxicating sound from idle to red line...."
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