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Motorsport firm JRM has revealed its new Group N specification Subaru WRX rally car at the Autosport Show in Birmingham. The firm is best known for its GT3 specification Nissan GT-R but has been involved in rallying for many years as well. The new car also marks the beginning of an official partnership with Subaru Tecnica International (STI). The two organisations have teamed up to help the Japanese marque to re-establish a front line presence in the Gp N category.
“We’re extremely proud to have reached an official agreement to produce Gp N rally cars in association with STI,” James Rumsey, JRM executive director, said. “The WRX STI is a formidable performance car and we have found there is a real hunger in markets around the world for a latest-specification Gp N Subaru that is strong, reliable and cost effective.”
JRM claims that the car is unique and different to other WRX STIs of the same generation because it is the first in Europe to be built in a sedan configuration. The engineers behind the project have chosen this specification because they believe that the sedan offers improved aerodynamics, traction and balance over the alternative hatchback WRX STI.
