When the performance wing of a car company gets their hands on an exciting project, extremely fast and well-tuned cars are usually the result. This is the case with the 2012 Subaru WRX STI, that gets its upgrades courtesy of Subaru Performance Tuning.
The 2012 Subaru WRX STI is already a beast of a vehicle, with over 300hp, racing suspension and the standard 4WD, what more could the folks in the performance division do to improve on this whip? For starters, all parts that went into the design of this protoype are all custom engineered to ehance performance, endurance and appearance. The car is equipped with SPT exhaust system and turbo for added power. The suspension is upgraded to SPT spec, with strut tower and lower chassis braces. Finally, the body is covered with SPT approved carbon fiber material to reduce weight and improve the overall look of the vehicle.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Custom Engineered Performance
- Opportunity for car manufacturers to partner with performance tuning companies to create custom engineered upgrades for enhanced performance, endurance, and appearance.
- Upgraded Suspension and Chassis
- Potential for manufacturers to develop SPT-spec suspension upgrades including strut tower and lower chassis braces for improved handling and stability.
- Lightweight Carbon Fiber Materials
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for car makers to utilize SPT-approved carbon fiber material in vehicle bodies to reduce weight and enhance aesthetics.
Where This Applies
- Automotive Manufacturing
- Opportunity for car manufacturers to collaborate with performance tuning companies to offer custom upgrades and enhanced performance vehicles.
- Automotive Parts Manufacturing
- Potential for parts manufacturers to develop and produce SPT-spec exhaust systems, turbos, and other custom performance upgrades.
- Composite Materials Manufacturing
- Innovation potential for manufacturers of carbon fiber materials to partner with car makers and supply SPT-approved lightweight carbon fiber material for vehicle bodies.
