2014 Subaru WRX STI racer revealed

Subaru have revealed a new circuit-prepped version of its new WRX STI ahead of the roadgoing model’s official debut in Detroit next week. The single rendered image of the new racer in sponsors’ livery is our first official look at Subaru’s new flagship WRX model – although we’ve already seen multiple leaked images showing the WRX STI from every angle earlier this week.

Compared with the production model, the racing version sports bolt-on wheelarch flares on all corners, extra bonnet vents, carbon-fibre splitter and ailerons added to the front bar, plus a race-spec rear bar, diffuser and rear wing. Race-spec forged wheels are also visible, with upgraded brakes with compote rotors for coping with the rigours of racing.

The Japanese brand’s performance arm – Subaru Tecnica International – or STI have developed the car to take on the Nurburgring 24-Hour race in June, where it will aim for its third victory in the SP3T class in seven years. 

Along with the Nurburgring 24-Hour, STI will field entries in the Japanese Super GT Series with a BRZ-based racer in 2014, plus privateer rally entries in the WRC2 and ERC.