Rally ace Mark Higgins sets new lap record in the all new Subaru WRX STI
06 Jun 2014|5,120 views
With the timing, Higgins managed to beat his previous record, set in 2011, when he set a time of 19:56.7 minutes - behind the wheel of a previous generation WRX STI - breaking a record that, then, had stood for 21 years.
The WRX STI used for the record breaking run was a standard - U.S. Specific production car, equipped with a 295bhp rated, 2.5-litre turbocharged flat engine, fitted with Dunlop Derezza tyres.
The only modifications were made to the springs and dampers, which were adjusted to minimise any potential damage that might arise when the car encounters the course's many bumps and jumps at high speed. In addition, the WRX STI was also equipped with essential safety enhancements, including a roll cage, race harness and fire suppression system.
The all new Subaru WRX STI is currently on sale - at press time - for $196,600 inclusive of COE.
The Subaru WRX STI has once again broken the four-wheeled lap record around the famous Isle of Man Tourist Trophy (TT) circuit, with British rally champion Mark Higgins setting a new record of 19.26 minutes in a production spec 2015 WRX STI.
With the timing, Higgins managed to beat his previous record, set in 2011, when he set a time of 19:56.7 minutes - behind the wheel of a previous generation WRX STI - breaking a record that, then, had stood for 21 years.
The WRX STI used for the record breaking run was a standard - U.S. Specific production car, equipped with a 295bhp rated, 2.5-litre turbocharged flat engine, fitted with Dunlop Derezza tyres.
The only modifications were made to the springs and dampers, which were adjusted to minimise any potential damage that might arise when the car encounters the course's many bumps and jumps at high speed. In addition, the WRX STI was also equipped with essential safety enhancements, including a roll cage, race harness and fire suppression system.
The all new Subaru WRX STI is currently on sale - at press time - for $196,600 inclusive of COE.
With the timing, Higgins managed to beat his previous record, set in 2011, when he set a time of 19:56.7 minutes - behind the wheel of a previous generation WRX STI - breaking a record that, then, had stood for 21 years.
The WRX STI used for the record breaking run was a standard - U.S. Specific production car, equipped with a 295bhp rated, 2.5-litre turbocharged flat engine, fitted with Dunlop Derezza tyres.
The only modifications were made to the springs and dampers, which were adjusted to minimise any potential damage that might arise when the car encounters the course's many bumps and jumps at high speed. In addition, the WRX STI was also equipped with essential safety enhancements, including a roll cage, race harness and fire suppression system.
The all new Subaru WRX STI is currently on sale - at press time - for $196,600 inclusive of COE.
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