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The 2008 Subaru Impreza WRX STI (GRF-B) is the successor to the GD Impreza.

Production started in 2008. The GR was initially offered only as a hatchback, featuring larger fenders than seen in the previous generation models.

Thanks to a larger intercooler, higher turbo boost (14.9 psi), and the new Active Valve Control System (AVCS), which controls both intake and exhaust values, the GR is capable of better road performance than its predecessors.

The WRX STI underwent a facelift for the 2011 model year.

Games[]

Need for Speed: World[]

The Impreza WRX STI Hatchback was made available in Need for Speed: World on October 25, 2011 as a tier 2 car. Since August 22, 2012, it has been featured as a B class car.

Nitrous boost is the most lacking trait, but it compensated by quick acceleration. It can outrun most B class cars including the Mazda RX-8 in Drag events.

It also has responsive handling and sufficient traction at any speed because of its AWD system. Its stock top speed is 161 mph (259 km/h). The SpeedBoost variant hits 189 mph (305 km/h) as top speed.

It is one of the best in-game cash purchasable vehicles because of its driving traits, which makes it useful for any game mode. However, it may be less effective against A class vehicles, since these cars usually have more power.

Stock: 518 (B class) Maximum: 693 (A class)

Blue

The Blue style is an Amerikon Speedsystems performance tuned speedboost car that costs SpeedBoost3400. It was made available on October 25, 2011.

NFSW Subaru ImprezaWRXSTIHatchback Blue
Performance Parts
StreetBeigeEngine
StreetBeigeForcedInduction
StreetBeigeTransmission
StreetBeigeSuspension
StreetBeigeBrakes
StreetBeigeTyres
Aftermarket Parts
Standard Body
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
Stock Wheels
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
Default Ride Height
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class B Car 595
TopSpeedIcon2 541
AccelIcon2 654
HandlingIcon2 592
NFSWBlueVariantIcon
Standard
SpeedBoost3400

Red

The Red style is a rotationally available stock cash car that costs Dollar icon499,000. It was initially made available on August 22, 2012.

On June 28th, 2015, its price was lowered from Dollar icon1,100,000 as part of the End of the World event.

NFSW Subaru ImprezaWRXSTIHatchback Red
Performance Parts
Stock Engine
Stock Forced Induction
Stock Transmission
Stock Suspension
Stock Brakes
Stock Tyres
Aftermarket Parts
Standard Body
Stock Spoiler
Stock Hood
Stock Wheels
No Neon
Stock Window Tint
Default Ride Height
Default Licence Plate
Skill Mods
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
None Equipped
Class B Car 518
TopSpeedIcon2 399
AccelIcon2 573
HandlingIcon2 584
NFSWRedVariantIcon
Standard
Dollar icon499,000

"All-Terrain" (SpeedBoost)

The "All-Terrain" style is an art director car that costs SpeedBoost3700. It was released on December 2, 2011.

It is fitted with tuned quality Gromlen performance tuned, 2-star Skill Mods, and a selection of aftermarket parts.

NFSW Subaru ImprezaWRXSTIHatchback AllTerrain
Performance Parts
RaceBeigeEngine
RaceBeigeForcedInduction
RaceBeigeTransmission
RaceBeigeSuspension
RaceBeigeBrakes
RaceBeigeTyres
Aftermarket Parts
NFSWBodykitIcon
Stock Spoiler
NFSWBonnetIcon
NFSWManufacturer Work
NFSWNeon Yellow
NFSWWindowTint Black
NFSWLoweringKitStage3
NFSWGoldLicensePlate
Skill Mods
WorldSkillNitrousPower
WorldSkillNitrousPower
WorldSkillExtendedNOS
WorldSkillExtendedNOS
WorldSkillPursuitSocialitie
Class A Car 631
TopSpeedIcon2 606
AccelIcon2 692
HandlingIcon2 597
ArtDirectorEditionIcon2
Art Director
SpeedBoost3700

"All-Terrain" (Cash)

The "All-Terrain" style is an art director car that costs Dollar icon500,000. It was released on July 7, 2015 as part of the End of the World event to celebrate the anniversary of Subaru's founding.

It is fitted with tuned quality Gromlen performance tuned, 2-star Skill Mods, and a selection of aftermarket parts.

NFSW Subaru ImprezaWRXSTIHatchback AllTerrain
Performance Parts
RaceBeigeEngine
RaceBeigeForcedInduction
RaceBeigeTransmission
RaceBeigeSuspension
RaceBeigeBrakes
RaceBeigeTyres
Aftermarket Parts
NFSWBodykitIcon
Stock Spoiler
NFSWBonnetIcon
NFSWManufacturer Work
NFSWNeon Yellow
NFSWWindowTint Black
NFSWLoweringKitStage3
NFSWGoldLicensePlate
Skill Mods
WorldSkillNitrousPower
WorldSkillNitrousPower
WorldSkillExtendedNOS
WorldSkillExtendedNOS
WorldSkillPursuitSocialitie
Class A Car 631
TopSpeedIcon2 606
AccelIcon2 692
HandlingIcon2 597
ArtDirectorEditionIcon2
Art Director
Dollar icon500,000

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010)[]

The Impreza WRX STI appears in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) as a Sports Series racer vehicle, and as an SCPD Traffic Police unit.

The racer vehicle is unlocked upon the player earning a total of 120,000 racer bounty. The SCPD unit is unlocked upon the player earning a total of 5,000 cop bounty.

The WRX STI has a notable acceleration, pursuit durability and good steering, making it one of the best cars in the Sports/Traffic Police category.

Need for Speed: The Run[]

The Impreza WRX STI appears in Need for Speed: The Run as a Sports class car.

It made a brief appearance in the "Run for the Hills" gameplay trailer released on July 27, 2011.[1] and its inclusion was revealed by the official Need for Speed website on September 1, 2011.

Stock

The stock Impreza WRX STI is unlocked upon the player beating 6 Autolog recommendations.

NFSTR Subaru ImprezaWRXSTI Stock
Top Speed: 164 mph (264 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 5.1s
BHP: 305 @ 6,000 rpm
Performance: Tier 2
Handling: Normal
Class: Sports
Drivetrain: AWD
Value: $30,000.00
Manufacture Year: 2009

Need for Speed

The Need for Speed Edition Impreza WRX STI is unlocked upon the player beating 10 Solo Objectives in the "NFS Racing" Playlist.

NFSTR Subaru ImprezaWRXSTI NFS
Top Speed: 195 mph (314 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 3.3s
BHP: 436 @ 6,000 rpm
Performance: Tier 4
Handling: Normal
Class: Sports
Drivetrain: AWD
Value: $30,000.00
Manufacture Year: 2009

"Scoundrel"

The "Scoundrel" Signature Edition Impreza WRX STI requires the Signature Edition Booster Pack and is unlocked from the beginning of the game.

NFSTR Subaru ImprezaWRXSTI Scoundrel
Top Speed: 217 mph (349 km/h)
0 to 60 Time: 3.0s
BHP: 631 @ 6,000 rpm
Performance: Tier 5
Handling: Easy
Class: Sports
Drivetrain: AWD
Value: $30,000.00
Manufacture Year: 2009

Need for Speed: Edge[]

The Impreza WRX STI 2009 appears in Need for Speed: Edge with an A class performance rating.

NFSE Subaru ImprezaWRXSTI 2009
A 532
Requires 100 blueprints to produce
Top Speed 532
Acceleration 540
Nitro Capacity 524
Strength 342
Durability 361

Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered[]

The Impreza WRX STI appears in Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered as a car tier 1 vehicle available to cops and racers.

The WRX STI has a notable acceleration, durability and good steering, making it one of the best cars in the Sports/Traffic Police category.

Cop[]

The Impreza WRX STI Interceptor is an SCPD Traffic Police unit unlocked upon earning 5,000 cop bounty.

HPR SCPDGarage SubaruImprezaWRXSTI
Traffic Police Unit - Cop (Tier 1)
"Always Thrilling at Full Throttle"
Earn 5,000 cop bounty.

Top Speed: 160 mph (257 kph)

0 to 62: 4.70s

BHP: 305 @ 6,000

Drive: All-Wheel

Price: $35,000

Year: 2010

Racer[]

The Impreza WRX STI is a Sports Series racer unlocked upon earning 120,000 racer bounty.

HPR RacerGarage SubaruImprezaWRXSTI
Sports Series - Racer (Tier 1)
"Always Thrilling at Full Throttle"
Earn 120,000 racer bounty.

Top Speed: 160 mph (257 kph)

0 to 62: 4.70s

BHP: 305 @ 6,000

Drive: All-Wheel

Price: $35,000

Year: 2010

Trivia[]

  • In Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, the Impreza WRX STI has a 7-speed transmission.
  • In Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, it is listed as a 2010 model year.
  • In Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010) and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered, the Impreza WRX STI can be selected with either a World Rally Blue Pearl, Lightning Red Pearl, Obsidian Black Pearl, Dark Grey Metallic, Spark Silver Metallic, or a Satin White Pearl body paint colour.
  • In Need for Speed: The Run, it is listed with a 2009 manufacture year.
  • In the Wii and 3DS releases of Need for Speed: The Run, the Impreza is fitted with a front bumper that is equipped on the facelift models.
  • In Need for Speed: World, Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit (2010), Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit Remastered and Need for Speed: Edge, the Impreza has silver painted stock rims.

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. Video: Official EA UK (2011) Need for Speed: The Run | Run For The Hills Gameplay. Available at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x5TKgz-zTY
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