Subaru announces RB320 STi in honor of Richard Burns

[Renegade_]

[Source: Subaru UK]


PRESS RELEASE:
SUBARU ANNOUNCES RALLY HERO SPECIAL EDITION

Subaru has announced a new special edition Impreza WRX STI in memory of rally hero Richard Burns who died in November last year of cancer.
Called the RB320, the new car features around £6,000 worth of extra equipment including the 320 PS Prodrive Performance Pack, yet costs £29,995 on-the-road – an increase of only £3,500.

Available only in Obsidian Black, the RB320 features bespoke 18 ins 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 time of 12.2 seconds.

And as a further incentive, those 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.

Not only will RB320 fans take delivery of their cars at the circuit but will be able to drive demonstration STIs around the track and meet rally celebrities.

In addition, customers will also be able to register on-line and reserve the limited-edition number of their choice via a special sub-section of Subaru's website.

Finally, the first car is to be given away in a special raffle organised by Autosport magazine, donated by Subaru (UK) Limited.

The proceeds will go to the Richard Burns Foundation which helps those suffering from serious injury and illness.

Subaru rally ace, Richard Burns – holder of the FIA World Rally Championship driver's title – died in November 2005 of brain cancer at the age of 32.

[TROLL]

i'd hit it. 2 times.

after spraying the mesh black or removing it entirely, of course. i'd also like to see what those wheels look like, but i do like the idea of black on black .

of course its highly unlikely that it will ever make it to the US.

[TalonTsi97]

Cool idea, i like it alot other then the mesh grill, should get it done in black but that takes away from the whole point of it i guess.

[Renegade_]

Originally Posted by TROLL

i'd hit it. 2 times.

after spraying the mesh black or removing it entirely, of course. i'd also like to see what those wheels look like, but i do like the idea of black on black .

of course its highly unlikely that it will ever make it to the US.

It won't...I really really think it wont

[naDintheHat]

That is not only sexy, but also a great show of respect.
I totally agree the mesh either needs to be painted or needs to go.

[sisforsurfing]

First time I've looked at an '06 and said "wow."

Black on black looks great. I could also do without the grill but for some reason I don't mind it as much as I think I could.

[CHAOS]

im 100% serious about this

do you guys think i could legally get one in the states? i'd sell my car for that. and im not kidding.

edit: i have family in the UK so its not completely insane for me to consider this.

[D Money]

wow that's hot.

[CHAOS]

http://www.subaru.co.uk/IMGGB/WWW/Subaru_news_events.nsf/WebInternetNewsByDDate/7220035C2DF954EC8025722E004AF7E3/$FILE/21.10.06_07Impreza%20RB320.pdf

heres the official press release

[CHAOS]

hahahaha

30,000.00 GBP
United Kingdom Pounds = 57,459.48 USD
United States Dollars

never ****ing mind

[MuddyREX]

I actually like the grill, and the black on black looks freaking outstanding.

I'd hit it, even after Troll already hit it twice.

[taank13]

niiice looking car. I dont think the grill looks too bad on it, deffinitly something to set it apart. Im digging the black wheels too.

[ToyotaTat]

def. paint the mesh black, hot ass car

[ILikeItSideways]

Gorgeous car, and what an honor for Burns. R.I.P.
The fact that Subaru did this for him is amazing.

[Renegade_]

It's the second car in honor of richard burns, the first was the RB5

[JDM87]

i really like the look of it. I want one