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HANDLING
Its proving grounds are the most menacing rally courses and challenging
streets all over the world. So it's no surprise that the Subaru WRX is
legendary for knowing how to take control and put it firmly in the
driver's hands. We combine our experience in competition with the
natural balance of its engine and drivetrain layout to bring driver,
car and road together in perfect sync. And its agile new suspension,
17" wheels and 4-wheel disc brakes team with Vehicle Dynamics
Control (VDC) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) to deliver
extreme confi dence and fun, no matter where in the world you go.
4-WHEEL DISC BRAKES
Impressive power calls for powerful braking ability.
So the WRX is equipped with large disc brakes at all
four wheels. Also standard are an Anti-lock Brake
System (ABS) and Electronic Brake-force Distribution
(EBD) that optimally reapportions stopping power
to the front and rear wheels.
INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION
The 4-wheel independent suspension in the new WRX
is designed to handle the world's greatest roads as
well as it handles the daily rigors of real-world driving.
Front struts feature multiple-phase damping for an
ideal balance of control and precision. While the new
double-wishbone rear suspension adds to stability
and smoothness.
PROVEN IN COMPETITION
Inspired engineers develop inspiring cars, something
World Championship Rally drivers have known about
the WRX for generations. There is perhaps no more
extreme driving, with terrain, weather, road surfaces
and surprise obstacles challenging the refl exes of the
driver and the car at every turn. When the snow fl ies
and the mud splashes, the WRX shines the most.
VDC
VEHICLE DYNAMICS
CONTROL
VDC is an electronic stability control system that helps
keep you on your intended path by measuring variables
such as steering input and braking. If the system senses
the vehicle deviating from its intended course, VDC
applies individual brakes and/or reduces engine power
to help keep you safely, and confi dently, in control. It's
standard equipment on every 2008 WRX.
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