Litchfield, Subaru tuning specialist, has unveiled its latest tuning package for the 2008 JDM Subaru Impreza STI known as Type-20 which made its first appearance at the Autosport show.
According to the company owner, Ian Litchfield, the Litchfield Subaru Impreza STI Type-20 has more than enough performance ability to match the latest Supercars costing many times the price.
The Litchfield Subaru Impreza STI Type-20 is powered by the 2.0-liter EJ207 turbocharged engine that has been tuned to produce 400 PS at 7,500 rpm and 508 Nm (375 lb-ft) of maximum torque at 3,500 rpm. The Litchfield Subaru Impreza STI Type-20 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 3.9 seconds with a top speed electronically limited to 165 mph.
The key to the extra power comes from the Litchfield’s Twinscroll Turbo co-developed with its partner, Turbo Dynamics, that not only maintains the spool up characteristics of the standard turbo but also the airflow of a much larger unit.
The Impreza STI Type-20 is equipped with bi-spoke AST adjustable suspension, re-valved steering, lengthened wheel base and upgrade polyurethane chassis bushes to enhanced its stability, handling and also the ride comfort.
Other features include 365 mm Alcon 6-Pot brakes, a larger front grille, STI front lip spoiler, quad exhaust, 18”x8.5” multi-spoke alloy wheels wrapped in Dunlop SP600 tires, 35 mm lower ride height, satellite navigation, Thatcham approved category 1 Alarm system, Trackstar GPS security and UK CD /MP3 player with Bluetooth phone connection.
Below are the technical specifications of the Litchfield Subaru Impreza STI Type-20 from the press release.
- 2008 JDM Subaru Impreza STI
- 400 PS @ 7,500 Rpm / 375lbft @ 3,500rpm
- 2.0 Litre EJ207 Engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing
- New Type-20 Twinscroll turbo with Zircotec ceramic coating
- Type-20 Turbo heat shield
- Litchfield cold air induction system with high flow filter
- Litchfield reprogrammed ECU with enhanced Economy mode
- Milltek 3” Exhaust system with 100 cell Hi-Flow Sports Catalytic converter (saves 20kg).
- Japanese STI quicker 13.1 Steering Rack
- Revised chassis bushes and up rated anti roll bar
- Increased Castor angle and wheel base
- Re-valved power steering system with increased feel and weight
- AST 12-Way adjustable suspension allowing lower ride height (-35mm over standard)
- STI front lip spoiler
- Litchfield front strut brace
- 18×8.5 Lightweight Rota alloy wheels
- High performance 245/40/18 Dunlop SP600 tyres
- 365 mm Alcon Brake kit
- Engine Start button
- Red Maserati style tail light option
- Revised STI front grill
- Price: £36,995 OTR
Source: Litchfield
