2019 WRX STI S209 in Albuquerque NM Offers Power & Performance

Subaru's WRX STI has been a favorite of ours for many years now. No other car in the Subaru lineup does as great a job of delivering rally-inspired performance. 

When Subaru announced a limited-run version of the STI dubbed the S209, we were naturally quite excited. Interest in the 2019 WRX STI S209 in Albuquerque NM has been even higher than expected, and for plenty of good reasons. A quick look at the highlights will reveal why this souped-up version of the high-performance WRX STI has become such a hit. 

 

Taking the Spectacular WRX STI S209 in Albuquerque NM to an Even Higher Level 

As the inspiration for some of the most successful rally racing cars of all time, the STI trim of the WRX has put Subaru's fabled all-wheel-drive system on especially exciting display. 

That was not enough for Subaru's engineers, though, as the introduction of the S209 has made clear. Owners of the 2019 WRX STI S209 in Albuquerque NM have access to what the company describes as its "most powerful model ever," and that is only the beginning. The WRX S209 was put on the market to improve upon the STI. 

    

• Bodywork. The WRX's STI trim features exterior enhancements that make it look even more aggressive. The S209 ups the ante further, with widened fenders and an exclusive rear wing showing that it means business. The S209 also includes bumper-mounted rails called "canards" that stir up the surrounding air to reduce drag while increasing downforce. That kind of aerodynamic sophistication is normally found only on supercars with far higher price tags. 
  
• Suspension. No car can claim to be prepared for rallying if its suspension is not up to snuff. Enthusiasts who have driven a recent WRX STI know that model features a nearly race-ready suspension. The S209 goes quite a bit farther, though, and boasts some notable innovations. It includes a beefed-up     version of the flexible strut tower bar, for instance, which has helped make the STI such a versatile performer. The same sorts of flexible draw stiffeners     found on the road-focused Subaru BRZ also help the S209 master rough terrain.
  
• Power. Subaru is generally conservative about setting power levels, with balance normally being the goal more than outright indulgence. In the case of the S209, though, chassis-related improvements allow record-setting power output to be managed quite gracefully. Subaru has never produced a car that matches the S209's 341 horsepower in stock form. Despite having so much power on tap, the S209 is equipped to make use of it smoothly and reliably. 

Like every other Subaru, the S209 also features cutting-edge safety technologies throughout. Few vehicles have ever delivered so much performance while prioritizing safety as well. 

A Subaru for the Ages 

It is no secret that we love Subaru vehicles in general, but the S209 is so special that we can't help but gush. After seeing the 2019 WRX STI S209 in Albuquerque NM we can hardly wait to find out what the engineers at Subaru Technica International will dream up next.