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2008 Subaru Impreza® WRX® STI®

Standard Equipment

Performance
2.5-liter 4-cylinder Boxer engine, intercooled/turbocharged: 305 horsepower, 290 lb.-ft. peak torque
6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter
18x8.5-in. cast aluminum-alloy (optional BBS® forged-alloy)
245/40R18 93W Dunlop SP Sport 600 summer tires
Brembo® Performance Brake System with 4-piston front calipers, twin-piston rear calipers, 4-channel /
4-sensor Super Sport Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive with Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) featuring three automatic
modes and manual mode with six driver-selectable differential locking settings
Engine oil cooler
Helical-type limited-slip front differential and TORSEN® limited-slip rear differential
High-performance STI-tuned suspension -- front suspension with inverted struts and forged aluminum
lower A-arms; double-wishbone rear suspension
High-tension steel reinforcements at key structural and suspension mounting points
Multi-mode Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC)
Quick-ratio rack-and-pinion steering with engine-speed-sensing variable power assist and power
steering oil cooler

Safety & Security
3-point seatbelts for all seats; front seatbelts with electrically triggered pre-tensioners and force limiters
and height-adjustable shoulder belt anchors
4-channel/4-sensor Super Sport Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
5-mph impact-absorbing bumpers
Brake Assist
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Engine immobilizer
Front seat side impact air bags, side-curtain air bags and Subaru Advanced Frontal Airbag System
(SRS)*
Incline Start Assist
LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) uniform child restraint anchorage system
Security system
Rear seat headrests, height-adjustable (all positions)
Remote keyless entry system
Ring-Shaped Frame Reinforcement body structure with front and rear crumple zones
Safety pedal system
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Design & Functional/Exterior
Wide-body design with, side ground effects moldings, STI design front and rear bumpers
Aluminum hood with functional air scoop for intercooler
Body-color door handles
Body-color foldable side mirrors
Clear rear light lenses
Fog light insert covers (fog lights with optional BBS Package)
Front lip spoiler
Functional front brake-cooling air scoops
Functional side fender engine compartment-cooling air vents
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Gas-damper hood supports
Green-tinted glass
High-intensity discharge (HID) low beam headlights
Rear gate spoiler with LED high-mount stop lamp
Rear roof-mounted antenna
Right and left side dual tailpipes

Comfort & Convenience
12v power outlets: one in front and one in rear of center console
24-hour roadside assistance for vehicle limited warranty period
3-spoke leather-wrapped STI steering wheel with buttons for cruise control and audio system
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback
Aluminum-alloy pedal covers with rubber grips
AM/FM premium stereo with 6-disc in-dash CD changer and 10 speakers, MP3/WMA capability,
Satellite Radio Capability, Radio Broadcasting Data System and auxiliary audio input jack
Automatic climate control system with cabin air filtration
Bottle holders integrated into door panels
Cargo area cover
Cargo area light
Cargo area tie-down hooks
Carpeted floor mats
Chrome interior door handles
Cruise control
Cup holders, front: dual in center console
Dash storage pocket
Digital clock
Digital dual-mode trip odometer
Digital outside temperature gauge
Dome light with off-delay
Driver’s footrest
Dual visor vanity mirrors with sliding lids
Electroluminescent instrument panel gauges
Front storage tray with LED illumination
Graphite Gray Alcantara® upholstery with Carbon Black leather-trimmed bolsters
Headlights/parking lights automatic-off with ignition switch
Height-adjustable driver’s seat with pump-type lever
Illuminated ignition switch ring
Illuminating STI logo in center console
Leather-wrapped shift knob and parking brake handle
Lockable, LED-illuminated glove box
Passenger assist grips (4)
Performance-design front seats with integral head restraints
Power door locks
Power side mirrors
Power windows with driver’s auto-down
Pre-wired for fog lights (fog lights standard with optional BBS Package)
Pre-wired for XM or SIRIUS Satellite Radio
Rear seat heater duct outlets (4)
Rear window defroster with timer
Rear window wiper with washer
Remote fuel door release
Seatback pocket on front passenger seat
Tilt and telescoping steering wheel
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Windshield wipers, variable intermittent

Options
18x8.5-in. BBS forged-alloy wheels (silver or gold color)
Fog lights
Navigation Package includes: touch-screen GPS navigation system plus Audyssey MultEQ audio
enhancement and auxiliary video input (single CD replaces 6-CD unit.) and Bluetooth® capability