In einiger Zeit würd diese Automatik wohl( zu Hoffen) bei mehreren Modellen von Subaru Einzug erhalten.
Wird diese Automatik auch so Ausgereift sein, wie der Boxer Diesel???
To bring its flagship performance sedan to the masses, Subaru has released the Impreza WRX STI A-Line in Japan.
The A-Line swaps-in a traditional five-speed automatic transmission with Sportshift in place of the six-speed manual. Paddle shifters and a blipping control system that automatically raise engine revs during downshifts are standard. This follows in the footsteps of Mitsubishi, which began offering its Evolution sans a third pedal last year with a dual-clutch gearbox.
Almost everything from the normal manual version makes the jump to the A-Line, with the exception of the Brembo brake system. In place of those, Subaru uses a set of 17-inch, dual-piston discs in the front and 16-inch discs out back. The rest of the chassis, exterior aero items and SI-Drive are carried over.
The A-Line’s turbocharged 2.5-liter flat four-cylinder is rated at 296 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque.
Subaru says there are no plans to bring the A-Line to the States at this time. Currently, the fastest automatic-equipped Impreza in the U.S. lineup is the 2.5GT with 224 hp, which leaves plenty of room at the top of the range for the STI A-Line--in our opinion.
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