Subaru Impreza WRX STI RB320: In memory of Richard Burns
To commemorate the unfortunate death of Subaru rally ace Richard Burns, who passed away last November from brain cancer at the age of 32, Subaru unveiled a special edition of its Impreza WRX STI model. Called the RB320, the commemorative STI is available only in Obsidian Black featuring bespoke 18’’ alloy wheels and specially developed Prodrive suspension comprising Bilstein dampers, a sports spring kit with revised rear anti-roll bar and a ride height lowered by 30 mm at the front and 10 mm at the rear.
Also standard on the RB320 are a chrome mesh front grille, front lip spoiler, quickshift gearchange, side sill plates and RB320-branded gear knob, carpet mats and exclusive exterior badging. Each owner will also receive an individually numbered black alloy tax disc holder. The PPP boosts power to 320 PS at 6,000 rpm with torque leaping to 332 lb ft at 3,700 rpm. This reduces the 0-60 mph time to 4.8 seconds with a 0-100 mph (160 km/h) time of 12.2 seconds.
As a further incentive, customers placing early orders with deposits will be offered a limited number of places at a special RB320 launch event next March at Prodrive’s test track in Warwickshire.
Although the RB320 carries around 11.350 USD / 6.000 GBP worth of extra equipment it costs in the UK 56.950 USD / 29.995 GBP - an increase of only 5.700 USD / 3.500 GBP. The proceeds will go to the Richard Burns Foundation, which helps those suffering from serious injury and illness.
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