The new Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 is the first genuine Cosworth-developed road car since 1996. All we can say is, it’s been worth the wait!
The Cosworth-tuned, 2.5litre turbocharged Boxer engine now pumps out 395bhp (or 400PS – hence the 400 bit in CS400) and 400 lb-ft of torque. This results in 0-62mph in just 3.7secs, a quarter mile time of just 12.75secs (at a terminal speed of 107 mph) and a limited top speed of 155mph.
Engine mods include an all-new Cosworth turbocharging system, re-mapped ECU, new pistons, forged con-rods, plus a custom exhaust system.
To handle the increased power of the Cosworth-tuned engine, the Impreza STI’s six-speed manual transmission has carbon synchromesh applied to the top three ratios and a short throw linkage for quicker shifting. Plus there’s also an upgraded single-plate clutch with a revised pressure plate, bearing and disc. The gearbox and final drive ratios are unchanged.
Other mods include special Eibach coil springs and new Bilstein inserts (ride also reduced by 10mm), 355mm ventilated front discs with AP racing six-pot callipers, and 18×8.5in ‘Pro Race’ Team Dynamics rims finished in anthracite.
Available in a choice of three colours (Spark Silver, Dark Grey and San Remo Red), the Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 comes with Xenon headlights as standard, a new shape front bumper, new fog lights, upper and lower mesh grilles and a new rear spoiler.
Sadly, only 75 of these Cosby/Scoobworth creations are going to hit our roads, but discreet Cosworth badging carried on the lower grille, front seats, brake callipers and floor mats will let those in the know, er, know, what you’re rolling in, plus, your £49,995 gets you individually numbered plaques fitted on the engine and door sills and a numbered certificate of authenticity.
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