Subaru’s WRX Impreza STI line, developed by Subaru Tecnica International  has always been renowned for its breathtaking performance and dynamics. The STI group is also resposible for developing Subaru’s world rally championship cars, meaning the firebreathing road going rally cars came with almost no compromises and a manual transmission.

Earlier this year though, Subaru launched the A-line version of the Impreza WRX STI which mated the 2.5 Litre turbocharged boxer engine with a 5-Speed automatic transmission. The new transmission was introduced so that more and more customers could appreciate the performance capabilities of the car without scaring themselves.

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The new Carbon edition unveiled today is based on the A-line but come with extras like carbon fiber roof to achieve weight reduction and lowered center of gravity for even more performance and suede fabric for the interiors for extra plushness and comfort.

The Impreza WRX Carbon will be publically unveiled at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show which starts from 21st October.

Gallery: Subaru Impreza WRX STI Carbon