SUMMER’S here and there’s a new super Scooby about to get its ‘cozzy’ on.
From next week just 75 lucky owners will be able to get behind the wheel of the new Cosworth Impreza STI CS400.
It is the result of one of the most eagerly anticipated automotive collaborations in recent times – and the first genuine Cosworth-developed road car since 1996.
This latest limited edition Subaru Impreza will have performance car fans drooling with its whopping 400bhp of punch and acceleration figure of 0-62mph in just 3.7 seconds.
The 2.5-litre turbocharged Scooby’s engine has been transformed to produce 33 per cent more power, drawing heavily on Cosworth’s extensive Formula 1 experience.
The engine drives all four wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox and the new model can cover a quarter mile in 12.75 seconds, while top speed is a limited 155mph.
An extensive range of Cosworth-engineered components feature in the engine, turbo system, exhaust, suspension, brakes and wheels.
And there are subtle improvements to the exterior and interior styling to create a distinctive high performance car with everyday hatchback practicality.
Inside, the sporty Recaro front seats, the rear seats and steering wheel are all re-trimmed in Cosworth-branded black leather. There’s also a Piano Black centre stack and trim accents along with privacy glass.
Standard features carried-over from the WRX STI model include LED tail lamps, electric windows, 10-speaker, six-disc radio/CD player, satnav, Smart-entry and push-button start, plus front, side and curtain airbags.
Individually numbered plaques are fitted on the engine and door sills and each car is supplied with a numbered certificate of authenticity.
Marketed exclusively in the UK in right-hand drive form, the Cosworth Impreza STI CS400 is available with a choice of three exterior colours - Spark Silver, Dark Grey and San Remo Red - and costs from £49,995.