Tatsumi regrets not being able to supply this car to the UK, even in small numbers. But more to the point, the ballistically strong Japanese Yen means that this car would costs the equivalent of £55,000 in Japan, putting it in price contention with the Audi TT RS, Porsche Cayman R and BMW M3 – a surcharge it would struggle to justify with the additional costs of getting it to the UK. Firstly, even with two catalysers fitted to reduce CO2 and NOx gases, the S206’s emissions won’t quite meet current international standards. ![]() Why don’t STi offer an export model, even a very limited edition run? According to Tatsumi, there are two reasons. The secret to the 206’s improved performance comes from the newly fitted low friction, twin-scroll ball bearing turbo, a remapped ECU and a low back pressure exhaust system that boosts low to mid-range torque. The engine is hand-built, with pistons, connecting rods, and crankshaft all balanced meticulously before assembly. ![]() Power from the turbocharged 2-litre boxer four is up from the stock WRX STI’s 302 bhp to 312 bhp while torque increases from 290 lb-ft to 318 lb-ft. > Cosworth Subaru Impreza WRX STI CS400 review ![]() With its unique 19-inch BBS rims and hard-core carbonfibre roof and rear wing, the NBR certainly looks the part. Smiling confidently, he opens the door to one of only 100 NBR Challenge Package models, a super rare edition built to celebrate STI’s monumental class win in this year’s Nurburgring 24-hour race. You know you are in for something quite special when the person greeting you at the test drive session is none other than STI’s motorsport director, former chief test driver and Nurburgring meister, Hideharu Tatsumi.
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