The Subaru WRX STI TC380 Will Be A HKS-Enhanced, 375bhp Special

Subaru has teased a limited-run version of the current WRX STI, but it won't be coming to Europe or the USA
The Subaru WRX STI TC380 Will Be A HKS-Enhanced, 375bhp Special

The current WRX STI may be reaching the end of its life, but Subaru isn’t done with the old all-wheel drive dog just yet. The Japanese company has teased a limited-run ‘TC380’ version of the car via the image above, which features a lovely silhouette of the STI complete with the famous bonnet scoop. That’s the kind of attention to detail we dig.

While there aren’t any additional images of the car yet, some juicy nuggets of information have been served up. We’re looking at a boxer engine (of course) that’s been upgraded with an HKS turbocharger, a new air intake and a freer flowing exhaust system, giving an output of 375bhp (380hp). We haven’t had a WRX STI this powerful since the Cosworth-enhanced CS400.

The standard Subaru WRX STI was withdrawn from the UK market last year
The standard Subaru WRX STI was withdrawn from the UK market last year

Other upgrades include a new carbonfibre rear lip spoiler plus fancier Recaro bucket seats. The word is the whole shebang has been developed with help from former World Rally driver Toshi Arai.

Just 50 will be made, and sadly, they’re all for the Japanese market. Each will cost 4,965,840 Yen, which is around £33,400 at current exchange rates.

Comments

Anonymous

Why are companies spending so much on developing these awesome cars and then only making 50 of them. They would definitely sell. I understand the “exclusivity” factor, but come on. GIVE US THE FAST CARS

11/07/2018 - 14:02 |
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Anonymous

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

it’s an enthuasiast car, the demand would be low if this 370hp car were to be mass-produced

11/07/2018 - 18:24 |
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Marco Q (hi)

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

sits in museum without ever seeing a track

11/08/2018 - 00:04 |
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Jianyu Sun

It’s actually a car modified by HKS and be sold in Subaru store in Japanese local stores. Not a collaboration between Subaru or STi and HKS.

11/07/2018 - 14:13 |
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GTRTURTLE 🔰 🐢(Oo \ S K Y L I N E / oO) (Koen

Is this, A HORSEPOWER INCREASE?

11/07/2018 - 14:20 |
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They did go up to 320 horsepower years ago for another limited edition, and the 22b might’ve made more power if it didn’t have its problems

11/07/2018 - 16:19 |
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Anonymous

A limited edition special Subaru that’s only for Japan?

11/07/2018 - 14:21 |
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Skyline_Fanboi ( Apex05)

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Like it wasn’t going to happen.

11/07/2018 - 15:35 |
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Cam Kennedy

Why do they keep doing this to me?! BRING MORE SPECIAL EDITION STIs STATESIDE! I PROMISE ILL BUY IT

11/07/2018 - 15:26 |
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675LT_ftw

So why’s it not the TC375?? 🤔🤔

11/07/2018 - 19:45 |
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Brandon Sever

I’d rather spend that money on a JDM STI drivetrain swapped into a GD/GC chassis impreza. 370hp+ is not very difficult on the EJ207 block.

11/07/2018 - 19:58 |
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Anonymous

Did anyone else see E380 at first?

11/07/2018 - 22:41 |
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Blade noir

Now that’s what I call JDM

11/07/2018 - 23:45 |
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