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"Scooby" is a slang term for the Japaneese-made Subaru automobiles. The term is well-known around the automotive enthusiast world as are the vehicles themselves. Scoobies can be found at the drag strip showing off their acceleration and great off-the-line performance (thanks to all-wheel drive) but are more likely to be found on an autocross or road racing course where they really shine with their well-designed suspension and superior handling. The most sought after Subaru is the Impreza WRX due to its performance off the showroom floor and ability to be easily upgraded with readily available aftermarket parts. |
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The WRX is a turbocharged version of the base Impreza. They are available as a wagon or sedan and come standard with all-wheel drive. The WRX is very populular among auto enthusiasts because of its relatively high level of performance and handling. The car is outfitted with a turbo-charged 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with the WRX version sporting wide low-profile tires, firm suspension and larger brakes. It was originally introduced in Japan in 1992 but wasn't sold in the United States until the 2002 model year. |
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STI stands for Subaru Tecnica International. It is a specialized division of Heavy Industries' motorsports that was founded in 1988 to promote the company's performance-oriented identity. It was originally created to prepare many of the Subaru World Rally Team vehicles that compete in the WRC (World Rally Championship). It has now been implemented into some of their production vehicles as a flagship series. The STI versions include improvements such as 6-speed manual transmission, limited-slip front differential, adjustable center differerential, upgraded turbo, BBS wheels made of lightweight alloy, rear mechanical LSD, and brakes by Brembo. Other non-performance upgrades include Momo steering wheel and Recaro seats. |
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