What is a Type RA STI?

What is the difference between STI and STI RA?

As far as performance, the Type RA blows the regular STI out of the water with factory upgraded parts that brought the standard 305 horsepower up to 310 hp. A retuned ECU, a higher flow exhaust, updated intake, and stronger pistons are all installed to give the Type RA a little more get up and go.

What is the type RA?

In keeping with this tradition, the 2018 WRX STI Type RA delivers increased performance through weight reduction, suspension and engine upgrades. The new, numbered limited edition model comes standard with a carbon fiber roof panel, the removal of the spare tire, a carbon fiber pedestal wing and lightweight BBS® 19-in.

How many Subaru RA were made?

2006IMPREZA WRX STI spec C Type RA-R In the name RA-R, RA stands for ‘Record Attempt’, with an additional R signifying ‘radical’ or ‘racy’. This particular model was a limited edition with only 300 units produced.

What does RA mean in Subaru?

The RA designation stands for “Record Attempt,” a designation given to special Subaru models over the years. The newest is the Subaru WRX STI Type RA NBR Special, which in July 2017 set a new lap record for a four-door sedan at Germany’s famed 12.8-mile Nürburgring Nordschleife race track, achieving a time of 6:57.5.

What is an RA car?

The Mitsubishi Concept-RA is a concept car manufactured by Mitsubishi Motors, and first revealed on at the North American International Auto Show in January 2008.

Does the 2019 STI have the type RA engine?

The new 2019 WRX STI gets engine upgrades like the Type RA making it a better value for performance fans and you don’t have to pay the extra premium of $10,400 over a base STI. The Type RA also comes with a carbon fiber roof not available on the 2019 STI.Kh

What does RA stand for in cars?

The RA stands for Race Altered (as has been pointed out already). Of course someone could have stuck the sticker on the rear without the car actually being an RA model type.

How much horse power does a STI have?

When you get behind the wheel of the WRX STI and WRX STI Limited models equipped with the standard 2.5-liter DOHC turbocharged engine, you’ll receive a whopping 310 horsepower.

Does 2021 STI have RA block?

2019-2021 Subaru STI The Type RA Short Block is available for those of you who want to upgrade the Subaru WRX/STI.

How much horsepower does a 2015 Subaru WRX STI have?

305 hp
2015 Subaru WRX STI/Horsepower

What does RA mean WRX?

What does the STI stand for in Subaru Type RA?

The STI’s Type RA suffix stands for Record Attempt, in reference to the highly modified WRX STI Type RA NBR that Subaru has trotted out to set lap records at the Nürburgring Nordschleife and other challenging venues. (That the NBR version is not an actual production vehicle, but a specially prepared race car, matters little to Subaru.)

Which is better a STI or a Ra?

The standard STI, however, is an acquired taste even at its $36,955 entry point, with peaky power delivery, a chunky manual shifter, and middling interior materials. The Type RA improves on none of those things while greatly amplifying its juvenile presentation.

What’s the difference between STI and Type RA Pistons?

Earlier STI pistons weigh in at 414 grams while the Type RA pistons weigh 424 grams. The extra 10 grams of weight is not a big deal when you consider the improvements made to the piston design. For comparison, forged pistons for the EJ257 typically weigh in the 370 – 400 gram range depending on bore size and design.

What kind of engine does the WRX STi Type RA have?

Powered by a 2.5-liter turbocharged BOXER engine, the limited edition WRX STI Type RA increases horsepower to an estimated 310hp with the help of an STI-specified new cold air intake and high flow performance exhaust. A retuned ECU and stronger pistons also contribute to the increased engine performance.