Behind the Wheel: Exploring Subaru Motorsports USA's WRX STI Rally Car [VA Chassis]

What’s up, Subie fans! Today, we take you under the hood and behind the scenes of the iconic Subaru WRX STI Rally Car - the beast that dominates American rallying. Discover the unparalleled engineering that powers this motorsports legend, and learn how Vermont SportsCar and Subaru Motorsports USA came to dominate the Rally America, American Rally Association and Nitrocross championships.
From the potent 2.0-liter turbo-charged Subaru Boxer engine to the meticulously crafted aerodynamics painted in World Rally Blue, every aspect of this car speaks of performance perfection. Join us as we delve into the high-octane world of Subaru Rally and uncover what makes this car a symbol of rally racing.
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00:00 Introduction
00:41 Stats
01:06 Subaru Rally Drivers
01:27 History/Vermont SportsCar
02:01 WRX STI Identity
02:53 Boxer Engine
03:30 Turbo
04:15 Transmission/Drivetrain
04:57 Suspension
05:22 Wheels and Tires
05:48 Underbody Protection
06:10 Chassis and roll cage
06:44 Interior
07:23 Outro

[@heintmeyer2296]

The only pro team with the only pro driver (Higgins) in a country where rally is an amateur sport. Kinda shooting fish in a barrel.

[@gra4g63]

Lol.on point

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

@@gra4g63 Not really, Higgins has been gone for years lmfao.... Brandon Semenuk is their only driver now... Who won championship last year lmfao. Has no background in rallying other than with subaru, Hes a BMX rider and mountain biker lmfao...

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

"Craig Drew (Co-driver of the #75 Subaru) announces that himself and David Higgins will not be returning to defend their title for Subaru Motorsports USA in 2020."

[@heintmeyer2296]

@@crisnmaryfam7344 Do they pay him?

[@seanmabey1609]

Subaru does need more competition.

[@user-eo2yq7ri9p]

Rip ken block. an Long live an never forgotten . 😢We all love u

[@rallybeast]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sergialcoleadelagala5519]

This car has definitely become the most representative rally car of the US.

[@rallybeast]

It was awesome when they went back to the blue and gold!

[@FizuhcuL]

Never sell your 1998-2007 Turbo Subarus

[@Truth-And-Freedom]

​@@FizuhcuLI will try to keep mine till I die !!! ♥️ (1999 rb5 )

[@FizuhcuL]

@@Truth-And-Freedom Long live!!

[@azusacat]

good to see WRX STI still racing in rally

[@josephwright8752]

new WRX is better

[@EllisBatishchev]

Great video! Makes me wish Subaru was in the WRC as well

[@rallybeast]

You and me both!

[@practicaldriver]

Subaru doesn't have the balls.

[@crisnmaryfam7344]

@@practicaldriver Subaru doesnt have a car that fits the rules. The balls though, They actually dominated WRC for years if you know your history...

[@bengorst5856]

What rules can they not comply too?

[@practicaldriver]

@@crisnmaryfam7344 I have raced two STIs. McRae, Makkinen, Solberg, Burns are heroes of mine. My current number is 555... Agree they don't have a car that would be competitive in WRC rules. But in America, they only race against amateurs and hire professional drivers. In Canada if they struggle they hire the opposing driver. That's what I mean by balls.

[@razzor4708]

End of 90s Impreza WRC version with McRae behind the wheel will always be in my heart! Fighting against Ford FocusWRC, Peugeot 206WRC,Toyota Celica WRC, and Evo Lancer. Golden Era!

[@rallybeast]

Those were the days!

[@linde1456]

we need subaru to wrc for real. Rally1 subaru wrx sti would be amazing

[@rallybeast]

Couldn't agree more!

[@AbrahamArthemius]

Well, considering the condition they are in it's just wishful thinking. The WRX, as iconic as it is, is just too big and too long (they are even from different segments of cars compared to modern WRC) and Subaru themselves have to build a 1.6L 4cyl engine to comply with the regulation (which i don't see it ever happen).

[@jasperli]

@@AbrahamArthemius 1) they could theoretically “borrow” an engine from Toyota. 2) Although they don’t have a perfectly fitting silhouette, the Ford Puma wasn’t exactly a perfect fit either. I think the Toyota Raize/Subaru Rex would be make a half decent looking silhouette.

[@pabloojeda2000]

It remembers me the Pancho Name's Subaru here in Mexico 🇲🇽

[@rallybeast]

It does look very similar!

[@practicaldriver]

STI is going to make a comback to as well it looks like.

[@rallybeast]

That would be amazing!

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

No comeback coming not in WRC. Those days are gone

[@hatefunwrx]

Beautiful, although I miss the GD chassis on the rally courses

[@rallybeast]

You and me both!

[@devinjohnston8954]

Launch control is a great rally show on KZbin.

[@rallybeast]

They've done a fantastic job with it.

[@lazib008el5]

My favorite Rally Car is the VW Polo. 🏆 👍🏻

[@rallybeast]

That one is a legend

[@user-tn1vc1xz5d]

Subaru is Japanese for "Unity" , the stars are the Pleiades.

[@nirina58]

The rally engine is still 2,5L ?

[@MuhammadNadeem-gn4in]

Excellent sliding..

[@rallybeast]

They’re good at it

[@MuhammadNadeem-gn4in]

Yea

[@alfredoviel]

More that a group N rally car but not close to a Pro drive World rally Car specs ( 97 /2000) is that correct?

[@rallybeast]

Great question! It’s about halfway between the two because it’s far more advanced than a Group N, but not quite the level of a WRC car.

[@user-qy9bf7wd1j]

USA Rally, What Group are they ? And why they drive an STI Street Car ?

[@rallybeast]

It's the Open Class, and they aren't the normal street cars.

[@user-qy9bf7wd1j]

@@rallybeast Ah OK , so they are build Cars, not tuned Cars, so this then also not an STI at all and they are not classefied, these cars are racing beside all possible classes of Rally like in some events in Europe. Thanks, I hear the 1st time of the Rally scene in the USA , i did even not notice it does exist at all. Its interessting and its good to see you have rally events too also when its not the most popular Motosport of the USA, that might will change too.

[@dhanipersaud6227]

Legacy RS.

[@tnak004]

BC5 Subaru Legacy RS RA Non catalog model.

[@rallybeast]

Awesome car!

[@mattwalker529]

When the “Privateer” teams like Block got WRC spec cars they were forced to add weight and reduce power so th Subaru could still win. ARA need to bring the rules inline with FIA spec, makes the fields more competitive and would make international teams more likely to come and do a few rounds.

[@tagKnife]

if they only race in the USA and not on the international circuit. they are not a powerhouse in motorsports. Just like every USA sport, they only compete locally and completely ignore international events and talent then crown them selfs the best. Thats not how it works.

[@rallybeast]

That's an interesting take on it.

[@taihuynh4900]

Colin McRae

[@rallybeast]

Legend🙌🏻

[@PeterHernandez-lg2eh]

Get back to WRC

[@rallybeast]

Maybe they will someday!