As mentioned although it hasn’t yet been officially announced. Subaru confirms that all the above will be reflected on the five door hatchback when the 2011 BBS brand 18s will continue to be optional, and both rollers will come wearing summer only 245/40 Dunlop SP600 rubber. New standard 18 inch wheels are said to save a total of 17.6 pounds over the old rims. But differentiating the STI from the lesser WRX is the huge rear spoiler. Subie says it enhances high speed stability and helps achieve zero aerodynamic lift and polished quad tailpipes. Like the 11 WRX, the grille is revised, the bumpers are more aggressive, and the fog lights are blacked-out.
Beyond its new sedan body style, the STI gains some other aesthetic tweaks for 2011. Subaru says that extensive testing on the Nürburgring resulted in crisper handling while maintaining a livable ride. Stiffer springs to the tune of 15.6 percent in the front and 53 percent in the rear are installed, as are more rigid rear subframe bushings and new pillow ball bushings in the front. Compared with last year’s STI, the ride has been lowered and both the front and rear anti roll bars have been beefed-up in diameter by 1 mm.
The upgrades made to create the 2010 STI Special Edition were only the beginning, the 11 STI goes further with an even more aggressive suspension to reduce body roll and create more neutral handling. With 305 hp already on tap from the STI’s turbocharged flat-four, there wasn’t much need for more power, so Subaru’s engineers focused on what needed help the most, the suspension and on road handling.
Beyond its new sedan body style, the STI gains some other aesthetic tweaks for 2011. Subaru says that extensive testing on the Nürburgring resulted in crisper handling while maintaining a livable ride. Stiffer springs to the tune of 15.6 percent in the front and 53 percent in the rear are installed, as are more rigid rear subframe bushings and new pillow ball bushings in the front. Compared with last year’s STI, the ride has been lowered and both the front and rear anti roll bars have been beefed-up in diameter by 1 mm.
The upgrades made to create the 2010 STI Special Edition were only the beginning, the 11 STI goes further with an even more aggressive suspension to reduce body roll and create more neutral handling. With 305 hp already on tap from the STI’s turbocharged flat-four, there wasn’t much need for more power, so Subaru’s engineers focused on what needed help the most, the suspension and on road handling.
