Subaru WRX STI

The Subaru WRX STI (Subaru Tecnica International WRX) is the higher-performance variant of the WRX. The STI designation has been applied to performance variants of the Impreza WRX since the mid-1990s. STI variants typically have more aggressive engine tuning, stiffer chassis, larger brakes, and more aggressive aerodynamics than equivalent WRXs. The WRX STI lineage spans multiple generations: GC8 STI Type R variants (1995-2000), GD STI (2004-2007 in North America), GR/GE STI (2008-2014), and VA STI (2015-2021). The 2021 model year ended STI production globally; no successor has been confirmed. The 22B STI (1998) is the most legendary STI variant. Built to commemorate Subaru three consecutive WRC wins (1995, 1996, 1997), the 22B was a homologation special with a wide-body two-door sedan, 280 horsepower (likely more) from a tuned EJ20 engine, and limited production of 400 units (all originally JDM). The 22B STI has appreciated dramatically; clean examples now sell for over $300,000 at auction. The S204, S205, S206, and various other JDM-only S-series STIs are particularly desirable. These were limited-production, performance-focused variants typically with revised tuning, exclusive trim, and strict production volumes (a few hundred to a few thousand units depending on variant). On WhipJury, WRX STI submissions are active across all generations. The most common are GD STI (2004-2007 in North America), GR/GE STI (2008-2014), and VA STI (2015-2021). Modified examples with extensive engine and chassis upgrades are common.