Subaru have just announced a great deal on its high-performance Subaru WRX STI model of just £26,995. Surely now the WRX STI becomes one of the best performance car bargains.
[portfolio_slideshow]At the same time, Subaru UK has created a further engine upgrade for the STI so that customers can create a new high-performance All-Wheel Drive flagship, the WRX STI 340R.
The new 340R power upgrade, which adds £1,599 to the price of the Subaru WRX STI, is available alongside the 320R (with 320 ps and 450 Nm) which was first launched to market last year. Both the 340R and 320R power upgrades can be applied retroactively without affecting a car’s warranty.
Available immediately, the WRX STI 340R boasts 340 ps and 490 Nm of torque – substantial increases of 40 ps and 83 Nm over the standard WRX STI – making the 340R one of the fastest point-to-point cars on the road.
The 340R power upgrade features different ECU settings to allow the 2.5-litre horizontally-opposed, four-cylinder Boxer engine to produce more power, while airflow has improved as a result of a new exhaust system, which also provides drivers with a thrilling soundtrack and the iconic Subaru burble.
The 340R will accelerate from standstill to 60mph in just 4.7 seconds, an improvement of 0.5 seconds over the standard WRX STI. There is also even stronger in-gear acceleration as a result of the improved torque.
As with other WRX STI models, the 340R benefits from Subaru’s advanced All-Wheel Drive technology, Torsen rear differential, fully-independent front and rear suspension and four-door saloon practicality.
“The 340R power upgrade turns our most performance-oriented model into one of the most rapid and charismatic cars available in the UK,” said Darren James, Managing Director of Subaru UK. “The WRX STI was already an exciting car, but improved power and torque, as well as the unmistakeable Subaru exhaust note, make the car even more tempting. In making such a generous price offer, we’ve turned the WRX into one of the best value and most accessible performance cars available in the UK.”
Subaru UK recently announced a new range of ultra-competitive finance offers, allowing buyers of base models (excepting the Subaru BRZ and Subaru WRX STI derivatives) two year’s interest free credit. For higher-specification models, interest-free credit is available over one year, while low-rate finance – just 3.9 per cent APR – is now available for Personal Contract Purchase buyers without a deposit. An additional finance offer means the STI can be financed at under £300 a month.
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