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August 9, 2007
2008 Subaru Impreza WRC Concept Debute
Subaru today announced that it will be showing the European edition of the new Subaru Impreza at the 62nd IAA in Frankfurt this coming September. Nothing unexpected there, but they will also be bringing the new WRC Concept based on the above mentioned new Impreza, which we will hopefully see flying through forests, deserts and snow covered tundras soon!
Also on display will be Subaru’s new entry level car, the revived Subaru Justy is their only non-AWD car in Europe. It will be supplied by Daihatsu (it is their Sirion model). The updated Subaru Tribeca has had substantial changes to its front fascia and a newly designed horizontally opposed engine.
2008 Impreza WRC compared to 2007 Impreza WRC
Press Release
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, today announced the major features of its Subaru exhibit at the 62nd International Motor Show (IAA), which will be held in Frankfurt am Main from September 15 through 23, 2007 (press days are September 11 and 12).
Highlights of the Subaru booth this year will be three new models soon to be introduced in many European countries, as well as the Subaru WRC Concept.
FHI will hold a press conference at the Subaru booth at 14:00 September 11. Masatsugu Nagato, FHI’s Director, Executive Vice President in charge of European markets, and Petter Solberg, a Subaru World Rally Team (SWRT) driver, will be present to speak with the media.
Subaru Impreza
FHI debuts the third-generation Impreza for the European market. Developed around the concept of new and more refined designs for comfort, the Impreza will be fitted with either the 1.5-liter or the 2.0-liter engine, both of which feature Subaru Symmetrical AWD.
Subaru Tribeca
With new exterior designs featuring substantial changes to its front, the new Tribeca, always advancing the concept of a progressive SUV, has been greatly improved. Incorporating a newly designed horizontally opposed engine, the Tribeca has skillfully combined outstanding driving performance and sophisticated styling.
Subaru Justy
The new Justy is positioned as an entry-level car in Subaru’s lineup. While offering superb maneuverability and cabin roominess, the new Justy boasts exceptional fuel economy and low emission levels. The new Justy will be supplied by Daihatsu Motor Co., Ltd., under an original equipment manufacturing (OEM) agreement with FHI.
Subaru WRC Concept
The Concept Car, based on the new Impreza, conjures up images of future styling trends for a world rally car.
Other displays
FHI will exhibit its horizontally opposed diesel engine, the Subaru Boxer Turbo Diesel, which FHI plans to introduce in Europe in 2008. Also on display is the Subaru R1e, an electric vehicle already in use in Japan, shown as an example of FHI’s commitment to developing environmentally friendly technologies.
Source: Subaru
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And suddenly the present impreza, fine as it is, looks dated…….
I am already a fan of the new model. And all the old ones for that matter. Dolf
Yes, I like it too
But “08WRC vs 07WRC” photo is unfair - new wrc in the tarmac spec(low suspension & 18″ wheels) and 07WRC is in the gravel spec (high suspension & 16″ wheels). Tarmac specced cars look better ;))
You know - huge rims etc..
I like it! I really do
solberg will be back with new subaru………loeb be carefull
what size tires are in the wrc 08