God is in the details, as Mies Van der Rohe said. Subaru’s recent WRX STi has attracted my attention with an engineering choice that deserves respect.
I have two reasons for this article. One is the subject itself, Subaru’s devotion to steering quality, and two is to make up for our neglect of the brand. During our recent foray into engines, DTW failed rather spectacularly to mention Subaru who have championed boxer engines on the grounds that these make for a car with a lower centre of gravity, to the benefit of handling among other boons.
As LJK Setright noted, lowering the centre of gravity is a more effective means to ensure stability than widening the track of a vehicle. Continue reading “God is in the Details : 2015 Subaru WRX STi”
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