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Pirelli P Zero Nero Tyres THE tyres for WRP10 Drivers' needs and expectations are becoming more sophisticated, especially at the top end of the car market. Increasingly, fast trackers, the primary target for Pirelli , require ultra-low profile tyres with larger diameter wheels as well as higher tyre load capacity. Ultra-high performance tyres are no longer confined to the world's most prestigious sports cars. They are increasingly in demand for powerful, new generation saloons , station wagons and estate cars. Increased section widths and rim diameters, lower aspect ratios and higher speed ratings mean that tyre behaviour can be strictly controlled, resulting in better handling, faster steering response and shorter braking distances. In other words, greater driveability at extreme levels of performance. Ideal for original equipment applications, these products are also in great demand for specialist tuning operations involving +1, +2, +3 diameter rims. In recent years, inn

Subaru Impreza WRX WRP10 Limited Edition Car

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What would happen if you took a Subaru Impreza WRX, added key STI components, Australian planning, design and engineering? The result is Subaru’s new Limited Edition Impreza WRX WRP10 – a model exclusive to the Australian market. The WRP10 will be available from late January 2005 and is limited to 200 units, featuring individually numbered badges. “The “WR” represents Impreza WRX’s success in World Rally competition, “P” the enormous rallying contribution from Pirelli tyres and “10” the years since launch of the original Impreza WRX”. Available exclusively as a Crystal Grey Metallic manual sedan, the WRP10 includes a STI engine performance upgrade kit increasing peak power from standard WRX’s 168 kW @ 6,000 rpm to175kW @ 6,000 rpm. The kit includes a replacement Electronic Control Unit, upgraded exhaust components and a unique large single tip muffler. Combined, these additions give WRP10 more responsive, linear engine performance