The flavor hot hatch of 2016 is the Ford Focus RS. How will the new Ford Focus RS handle on track and the road against it’s rivals? The challengers are: Audi RS3 Sportback, BMW M135i Auto 3DR, Honda Civic Type R, Mercedes AMG A45, Peugeot 308 GTI, Renault Sport Megane 275 Cup-S, Seat Leon Cupra 290 5DR and Subaru WRX STI. Auto Trader takes a look at all these pocket rockets.
Frankie’s Garage: Tomica Premium 4 New Die-cast Rides
April 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I’ve been a fan Tomica’s recent product line: Tomica Premium 1/64 scale die-cast cars. Aimed at the adult collector, the Tomica Premium series features more paint applications and newly designed rims. Tomica is adding 4 new vehicles: No. 13 – Nissan IDS Concept, No. 14 – Toyota S-FR, No. 15 – Subaru 22B STI and No. 16 – Toyota 86GRMN.
Frankie’s Garage: STI S207 Limited Edition
October 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Sold only in Japan and limited to only 400 units, Subaru’s motorsports division Subaru Tecnica International (STI) announces the S207. Based on the WRX STI, the S207 will have aero modifications, tuning mods and a distinctive interior. The new engine will pump out 328 horses.
Frankie’s Garage: The Next Subaru Impreza
October 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Subaru reveals a 5-door hatch-back Impreza concept at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show. No power numbers have been mention yet. The look is more mature and subtle, unlike the past couple Impreza models.
Frankie’s Garage: Subaru BRZ STI Concept
April 1, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Aggressive aero parts, bigger wing, special Brembo brakes and new wheels is the Subaru BRZ STI Concept at the 2015 New York Auto Show. Mostly, this one-off concept by STI uses a race engine, the EJ20 pumping out 345 horses.
Frankie’s Garage: 2015 Subaru WRX STI
April 21, 2014 by 1 Comment
Yeah or Nay? The new-look 2015 Subaru WRX STI 4AWD sedan is looking to dominate the streets. A new aero package and revised turbo 2.5 liter 4-cyclinder pumps out 305 horses. Carlos Lagos from Ignition takes a look at WRX STI.
Frankie’s Garage: Litchfield BRZ Supercharged
February 19, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Owners of the Subaru BRZ feel the 2.0L 4-banger with 200 horses isn’t enough. Xcar Films takes a look at the Litchfield BRZ. Aftermarket tuners Litchfield added a bolt-on supercharger adding an extra 80 horses with handling package and sticky tires.
Frankie’s Garage: Subaru BRZ Turbocharged & tons of Torque!
June 17, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Motor Trend’s latest episode of Ignition looks at American-tuned Subaru BRZ. The BRZ is tuned by Crawford Performance that packs in a turbo-charger pumping up 490-500 horses. I think its safe to say, it can do some amazing drifting with 550lb/ft of torque.
Frankie’s Garage: The Fastest Sooby around the ‘Ring
May 13, 2013 by 2 Comments
This is one lean mean Subaru Impreza and it’s challenge is to be the fastest Sooby around Germany’s iconic track – the Nürburgring. This Impreza features a 2-door conversion, aggressive looking aero parts, and over 500 horses built by UK aftermarket company Revolution.
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