The rally-bred homologation special is dead. Well, largely. What remains is a legacy defined by prominent hood scoops, towering rear wings, and a boxer rumble that shaped American car culture. When Subaru severed its flagship performance models from the Impreza in 2015, expectations naturally skyrocketed. Analyzing the Subaru WRX STI generations reveals a narrative of brilliant chassis engineering, and the Subaru WRX STI years reveal a car that could not hold on in an increasingly green environment.
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