GTDriver Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/subaru-unveils-high-performance-forester-xti-concept,603499.shtml - 315-Horsepower Crossover with WRX® STI® Engine, 6-Speed Transmission - DCCD All-Wheel Drive and Brembo Brakes from WRX STI CHERRY HILL, N.J., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today revealed the Forester® XTI Concept. It will be unveiled to the public at the 2008 Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) Show, which runs at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 4-7. The Forester XTI Concept combines the versatility of the all-new Forester 2.5XT with the all-out street performance of the rally-bred Impreza® WRX STI. All new for 2009, the Forester was named MOTOR TREND magazine's SUV of the Year. The magazine applauded the new Forester's combination of performance, utility, comfort, safety technology and value in giving it the award. MOTOR TREND editor Angus MacKenzie, citing the judges' unanimous decision, said, "The Subaru Forester is the SUV for our times." The new Forester XTI Concept is an SUV for 0-60 times, estimated to hit the mark in less than 5 seconds. Practically Wicked Can a vehicle be both wicked and practical? The Subaru Forester XTI answers with a roomy interior and a lot of turbo boost. The Forester XTI ultra-performance CUV inherits the full STI treatment, with parts developed by Subaru Tecnica International (STI), the high-performance and motorsports subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. The "Wicked" portion starts with the styling, which is set off by a custom Atmospheric "Re-Entry" paint scheme. The front lower spoiler and Sport Mesh Grille are from the Subaru Genuine Accessory catalog and are joined by a JDM body kit, including side skirts, a rear skirt and a gate spoiler. Designed and built by Subaru of America technicians, the crew installed the engine and entire drivetrain from the Impreza WRX STI. In the Forester XTI, a custom stainless steel cat-back exhaust system from the Subaru Performance Tuning (SPT) catalog helps to raise output of the 2.5-liter intercooled turbo engine to 315 hp (from 305 stock) and 300 lb.-ft. of torque (from 290 lb.-ft. stock). As in the WRX STI, power flows through a close-ratio 6-speed manual transmission and the Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD) version of Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive. The DCCD system offers three selectable automatic performance modes in addition to six manual center differential-locking settings. The 18 x 8-in. S204 forged alloy wheels are by STI and are wrapped in Yokohama Advan Neova 255/40R18 performance tires. The Forester XTI also features an adjustable coil-over suspension by STI. The powerful Brembo brakes come right from the stock WRX STI, with 4-piston front calipers, 2-piston rear calipers, Super Sport ABS and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD). Inside, the Forester XTI features leather and Alcantara sport seats, a special instrument cluster, front dash and center console and leather-wrapped steering wheel. About Subaru of America, Inc. Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics calendar year-end 2007. In addition, Subaru boasts the most fuel efficient line-up of all-wheel drive products sold in the market today based on Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) fuel economy standards. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero- landfill production plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. is the only U.S. automobile production plant to be designated a backyard wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. For additional information visit www.subaru.com. WOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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allstar Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Coilovers? hmmmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opie Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Double wow!! But will they actually produce it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 They are also doing this one http://jalopnik.com/5072152/subaru-forester-mountain-rescue-concept-ascending-to-sema Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Looks like they have decided that the Forester is their meal ticket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest heightsgtltd Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 How come they never do anything like this with the Legacy? I understand now isnt a great time as they are redoing the legacy but stil... At least they took out the "hot" 4speed auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 They are also doing this one http://jalopnik.com/5072152/subaru-forester-mountain-rescue-concept-ascending-to-sema Interesting. They should put low-range gearbox in it. Locking differentials would be interesting as well, although I guess they think VDC is enough. Perhaps it is if coupled with VTD (does Forester 4EAT have VTD?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defiant Autospeed Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Looks like they have decided that the Forester is their meal ticket Its fully 70% of what this dealership and all the dealerships around us sell. We sell MAYBE 1 Legacy a month. Seriously, we have sold 2 since I started here 3 months ago. (I also sell Subaru cars) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Interesting. They should put low-range gearbox in it. like the one found on EDM Subarus. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christurismohk Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 the crew installed the engine and entire drivetrain from the Impreza WRX STI. Is the engine from the new Forester XT different from the STI? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godwhomismike Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Is the engine from the new Forester XT different from the STI? The turbo, intercooler, and a few other things are different. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I believe starting from 07+ blocks are different, too. Only in 04-06 STI shared block with LGT/FXT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwannaSportSedan Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 They should be doing a hotted-up send-off for the Legacy GT, to usher in the new model. But SEMA is not likely where that would happen, not that it will happen at all. The hotted up forester looks ok, but blacking it out and lowering it just makes it look like a big black box. Whoopie. I'm sure it is fun, because it is a Subaru underneath... but it's still an SUV, also. Now the Mountain Rescue deal, that is what an SUV is for, and for an off-roader, that looks good. http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2008/10/subaru-mountain-rescue.jpg As much as I love the EJ25 Turbo... that thing needs different engine options. 3.6 H6 with a 5EAT equipped with low range, VTD, and electro-mechanical locking differentials. OR a turbo diesel boxer with the same transmission and drivetrain, or a very robust manual transmission, maybe a properly geared 6MT, with low range, and the same AWD. (VTD/DCCD doesn't work with the 5MT...) I can't help but think that the Mountain rescue version should be chopped down into two-door and 4-door unibody pickup truck versions, a what a new Brat could be, and what the Baja SHOULD have been, with the above 6-cyl or diesel engine options, and top-end AWD. With brakes and driveline oil cooling enough for Class III Towing. (500lbs tongue, 5000lbs gross wt.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTDriver Posted October 31, 2008 Author Share Posted October 31, 2008 http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff229/skylineguv/sems_forester_xti_large.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight705 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 is it just me or do i not see any brembos or any type of bbk on the xti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansGT Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pierce88 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Id definately drive that... 6 speed and full STI treatment... sign me up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 http://wot.motortrend.com/6329093/concept-cars/hot-rod-soccer-mama-subaru-bringing-315-hp-forester-xti-concept-to-sema/index.html another article on the XTI concept i really like the mountain rescue concept version Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denver133 Posted November 2, 2008 Share Posted November 2, 2008 is it just me or do i not see any brembos or any type of bbk on the xti? Probably the black brembos which are hard to see in their photo. I am not a fan of the new forester. I like the old one and almost bought a FXT sport but wanted my spec B a little more. I think its a neat concept, but it wont become real. Subaru is just testing the market. We won't see another STi vehicle till 2010/11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommyh Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 ...on this site... Martin Luther - "Who loves not women, wine and song remains a fool his whole life long." EL4NFZT7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06Limited Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 The xti concept has definitely caught my interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neurodancer Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 They should be doing a hotted-up send-off for the Legacy GT, to usher in the new model. But SEMA is not likely where that would happen, not that it will happen at all. The hotted up forester looks ok, but blacking it out and lowering it just makes it look like a big black box. Whoopie. I'm sure it is fun, because it is a Subaru underneath... but it's still an SUV, also. Now the Mountain Rescue deal, that is what an SUV is for, and for an off-roader, that looks good. http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/jalopnik/2008/10/subaru-mountain-rescue.jpg As much as I love the EJ25 Turbo... that thing needs different engine options. 3.6 H6 with a 5EAT equipped with low range, VTD, and electro-mechanical locking differentials. OR a turbo diesel boxer with the same transmission and drivetrain, or a very robust manual transmission, maybe a properly geared 6MT, with low range, and the same AWD. (VTD/DCCD doesn't work with the 5MT...) I can't help but think that the Mountain rescue version should be chopped down into two-door and 4-door unibody pickup truck versions, a what a new Brat could be, and what the Baja SHOULD have been, with the above 6-cyl or diesel engine options, and top-end AWD. With brakes and driveline oil cooling enough for Class III Towing. (500lbs tongue, 5000lbs gross wt.) MEH to the XTi, but I really like the SEMA vehicle. It looks like it's seriously capable - throw the Boxer Diesel in there and you have a serious (tho small) 'ute! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katalyst Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 ^ that would be awesome, boxer diesel in the forester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamie700 Posted November 6, 2008 Share Posted November 6, 2008 If they actually made that black/red Forester xti I would probably trade in my 05 wagon. I don't see them ever bringing a STi Legacy wagon to the US, but at least I can hope for the Forester, just as practical. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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