Impreza WRX STi 330S Brings Back The 'Burble'

Posted on Tuesday, 29 July 2008 03:51PM by Sales Department

Launched at the British International Motor Show, the new Impreza WRX STi 330S benefits from a Prodrive Performance Pack with modified ECU and exhaust system – paired with twin 90 mm diameter stainless steel exhaust pipes to bring back the burble so loved by ‘scooby’ fans. Power goes up to 330 PS at only 5,400 rpm compared to the 300.5 PS at 6,000 rpm of the standard model. Torque is boosted from 300.2 lb ft at 4,000 rpm to 346.6 lb ft at a lower 3,400 rpm making for an even swifter, effortless driving experience. Top speed is the same 155.3 mph but the 0-60 mph time drops from an already swift 4.8 seconds to only 4.4 seconds. Expected to be priced at around £30,000 OTR, the new Impreza WRX STi 330S has an especially luxurious specification – even compared to the already well-equipped standard STi which costs £26,595 OTR. Upgrades include leather-covered Recaro front seats, satellite navigation, Smart-entry and push-button start. Visually, the new special-edition sports new five-spoke 18x8.5 ins alloy wheels wearing 245/40 R18 tyres. It will be available in the full range of STi colours. Standard equipment on the Impreza WRX STi includes a six-speed gearbox, SI-Drive giving three different engine response modes, a multi-mode Driver Controlled Centre Differential, Subaru Vehicle Dynamics Control and – of course – symmetrical all-wheel drive with front and rear limited slip differentials.