RELENTLESS EVOLUTION; 2005 WRX STi pushes past Mitsu's Evo MR for rally special supremacy.(News)(sports cars)

Byline: DINO DALLE CARBONARE Following the recent release of the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 8 MR (AW, Feb. 23), Subaru wasted little time in firing the next shot in the battle of the world's fastest evolving sports cars with the release of its rally special Impreza WRX STi. At first glance it might appear little has changed in the 2005 STi, but that would be a mistake.

On the exterior, a slightly wider rear fender, which is cleanly incorporated into the rear bumper, allows Subaru to increase wheel width from 7.5 inches to 8.0 inches, shod now with 235 rubber (up from 225). On ...

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