Subaru has readied a new rallycross fighter based on the 2015 WRX STI and dubbed the VT15x. It will make its world premiere at the New York Auto Show this week.
Made to compete in Red Bull Global Rallycross and X Games Rallycross, it was built by Subaru technical partner Vermont SportsCar.
“We made huge strides in durability and competitiveness last season,” stated Vermont SportsCar Team Principal Lance Smith. “The VT15x is almost entirely-new technology. This car is a revolution, not just an evolution.”
The wide-body VT15x, which meets GRC and FIA Rallycross homologation standards, features a 580hp 2.0-liter boxer engine paired to a 6-speed SADEV sequential gearbox and all-wheel drive, good enough for a 0-60mph (96km/h) run in just 2 seconds flat.
Subaru said that it made widespread updates and revisions to the car over the previous VT14x model.
“Optimizing weight balance, center-of-gravity, suspension geometry, and aerodynamics were key focuses to improve handling; while increased engine power and response led to gains in overall speed and launching capability at the start,” said the Japanese carmaker.
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