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The Subaru WRX STI VA is an impressive 4-door/front-engine/four-wheel-drive high-end sports sedan developed by the Japanese automaker Subaru from 2015 to 2021. With its current price range of $30,000-$45,000, its aggressive design, and its high-performance features, this is one of the most affordable rally-bred cars today. It runs with a 2.5L turbocharged EJ257 flat-4 engine (305-310 Hp) coupled with a 6-speed close-ratio manual transmission. The car reaches a 155 Mph top speed, going from 0-60 Mph in approximately 4.7 seconds. Its fuel economy is around 17 Mpg in the city and 22 Mpg on the highway. The Subaru WRX STI VA includes a much-improved cabin retaining its signature STI rally style with a race-inspired outlook.
The strength of the Subaru WRX STI VA, and its accessible price point, make it the perfect choice among driving enthusiasts who want genuine motorsport heritage in a daily driver. This generation shows a more mature exterior approach, with sturdy lines and aggressive looks inviting spirited driving. The STI incorporates 245/40R18 summer performance tires, an STI-tuned suspension with inverted front struts, and a standard Brembo brake system. The thrilling experience of driving a Subaru WRX STI VA is unique, with Subaru's Symmetrical AWD system, Driver Controlled Center Differential (DCCD), and SI-Drive providing a superb balance between performance and daily usability.
Rank
horsepower
305
WEIGHT KG
1,536
forced Induction
YES
Power to Weight
0.2
CURRENT VALUE
$30,000
Tire
OEM Specs
engine Description
2.5L turbo flat-4 (EJ25)
drive Type
AWD
0-60 MPH
5.1 SECs
TOP SPEED KPH
249
PRICE (MSRP) USD
$34,495
gearbox
6-SPEED MANUAL
torque
393 N.M
Model Years
2015-2021
YEAR NOTES
2015: VA generation debut with EJ257 engine (305 hp), inverted front struts, DCCD AWD
2016: Minor updates, fluorescent green brake calipers added
2017: Limited HyperBlue edition introduced
2018: Revised front fascia, upgraded Brembo brakes, output increased to 310 hp; Type RA limited edition
2019: S209 limited edition with 341 hp (209 units for US)
2020: Series.White limited edition; power remains at 310 hp
2021: Final model year of VA generation; EJ25 Final Edition in select markets
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Popular Subaru WRX STI VA Mods by Level
From 22 documented buildsTrendsWRX STI VA owners typically start with Michelin Cup2 tires, Prova Öhlins DFV suspension, and Cobb tuning. As builds escalate, they add Manley internals and ACT clutches. Race builds feature Hankook Z221 tires, stripped interiors, and custom roll cages.
Medium
OEM Pace+3.5% 15 builds
Tires
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 22· Michelin Pilot Super Sport1· Yokohama Advan Neova AD091· Dunlop Sport Maxx RT1· Hankook Ventus RS41
Suspension
Prova Öhlins DFV + Hyperco2· RCE Camber Plates1· Whiteline 24mm Front Sway Bar1· Whiteline Roll Center Kit1· Whiteline Anti Lift Kit1
Brakes
Raybestos Racing Brake Pads1· DBA T3 5000 Rotors1· DBA T3 4000 Rotors1
Intake/Exhaust
Cobb SF Intake2· Cobb Titanium Catback Exhaust1· Invidia Catted Downpipe1· AEM Cold Air Intake1· Cobb Turbo-Back Exhaust1
Power/Tune
Cobb AccessPort V32· AQ Motorsport Built Block1· Manley Pistons1· Manley H-Tuff Connecting Rods1· ACL Rod Bearings1
Drivetrain
ACT Stage 2 Clutch1· Beatrush Motor Mounts1· Beatrush Transmission Mounts1· Beatrush Pitch Stop Mount1· Cusco Engine/Transmission Mounts1
Other
CSF O-Series Radiator1· IAG Performance Air Oil Separator1· IAG AOS1· Killer B Aluminum Oil Pan1· Koyo Aluminum Racing Radiator1
Heavy
OEM Pace+5.2% 2 builds
Tires
Yokohama Advan Neova AD08R1· Dunlop Sport Maxx RT1· Hoosier R71
Suspension
Perrin Front Strut Brace1
Other
Turbo XS Hybrid BOV1
Race
OEM Pace+8.6% 2 builds
Tires
Hankook Ventus Z2211· Yokohama Advan A0501
Other
Custom Roll Cage1· Racing Bucket Seat1· Multi-Point Racing Harness1
Lap Times
| Time | Track | Car | Mod | Driver | Tire | Lap Date | Date Added | vs Predict | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:36.8 | Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (Main Circuit with Chicane) | Heavy | 11 Oct, 2019 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -7.55s | +7.81% | |||
| 1:33.2 | Circuit du Laquais | Stock | 17 Apr, 2019 | 15 Feb, 2026 | -4.57s | +5.20% | |||
| 1:57.6 | Inde Motorsports Ranch (Configuration 5 CCW) | Medium | 05 Sep, 2021 | 09 Sep, 2021 | -5.59s | +4.88% | |||
| 1:24.8 | Toronto Motorsports Park (CCW) | Stock | 26 Jul, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -2.15s | +2.59% | |||
| 58.3 | La Junta Raceway (CCW) | Medium | 01 May, 2022 | 09 Jan, 2026 | -1.46s | +2.55% | |||
| 1:29.4 New | Autódromo Internacional Ayrton Senna(Londrina) | Medium | 15 May, 2026 | 15 May, 2026 | -2.01s | +2.30% | |||
| 1:07.4 | Wakefield Park Raceway | Medium | 19 Feb, 2025 | 17 Mar, 2026 | -1.47s | +2.22% | |||
| 1:39.3 | GingerMan Raceway (Extended Course 10B CW) | Heavy | 08 Oct, 2018 | 18 Jan, 2026 | -2.22s | +2.21% | |||
| 1:45.9 | Inde Motorsports Ranch (Configuration 4 CW) | Light | 06 May, 2024 | 13 Feb, 2026 | -2.29s | +2.21% | |||
| 47.5 | Autodrome Montmagny | Medium | 30 Aug, 2018 | 29 Jan, 2026 | -1.05s | +2.16% | |||
| 1:34.6 | Spreewaldring STC Motodrom | Race | 03 Jun, 2021 | 23 Jan, 2026 | -2.03s | +2.03% | |||
| 1:01.8 | Sanair Super Speedway (Road Course #5) | Stock | 21 Jul, 2024 | 09 Jan, 2026 | -1.18s | +2.02% | |||
| 1:33.1 | Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | Medium | 27 Mar, 2022 | 25 Jan, 2024 | -1.8s | +1.98% | |||
| 1:20.3 | Willow Springs Raceway (Streets Pre 2022) | Race | 28 Aug, 2016 | 07 Feb, 2026 | -1.38s | +1.63% | |||
| 53.5 | Queensland Raceway (Sprint) | Race | 29 Mar, 2012 | 21 Jan, 2026 | -0.88s | +1.55% | |||
| 1:51.5 | Arizona Motorsports Park - AMP (CCW) | Medium | 31 Mar, 2021 | 31 Aug, 2021 | -1.63s | +1.50% | |||
| 56.8 | Tor Łódź | Heavy | 01 Jan, 2022 | 18 May, 2023 | -0.79s | +1.33% | |||
| 2:08.7 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Full Course) | Medium | 03 Jun, 2025 | 26 Jul, 2025 | -1.64s | +1.30% | |||
| 41.1 | Nikko Circuit | Medium | 09 Mar, 2024 | 18 Nov, 2025 | -0.5s | +1.17% | |||
| 1:48.1 | Ridge Motorsports Park (Current) | Race | 24 May, 2025 | 26 Jun, 2025 | -1.22s | +1.12% | |||
| 2:04.5 | Pannonia Ring | Medium | 15 Jul, 2017 | 28 Apr, 2022 | -1.34s | +1.05% | |||
| 2:02.0 | Hungaroring | Medium | 20 Sep, 2016 | 27 Oct, 2023 | -1.17s | +0.94% | |||
| 1:43.8 | Carolina Motorsports Park | Heavy | 01 Feb, 2025 | 13 Mar, 2025 | -0.97s | +0.93% | |||
| 1:07.2 | Sydney Motorsport Park (Amaroo South) | Light | 28 Aug, 2017 | 13 Jun, 2026 | -0.47s | +0.74% | |||
| 1:58.7 | Strawberry Creek Raceway (Full CCW) | Medium | 15 Jun, 2024 | 18 Apr, 2026 | -0.88s | +0.73% | |||
| 1:22.0 New | Vancouver Island Motorsports Circuit | Stock | 14 Jun, 2026 | 19 Jun, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:58.0 | Shannonville Motorsport Park (Long CW) | Medium | 14 Jun, 2020 | 27 Jan, 2023 | -0.73s | +0.61% | |||
| 1:40.4 | Winton Motor Raceway (National Circuit CW) | Stock | 19 Jul, 2018 | 07 Jan, 2023 | -0.53s | +0.56% | |||
| 53.0 | Luddenham Raceway | Medium | 24 Oct, 2016 | 23 Jan, 2026 | -0.27s | +0.51% | |||
| 48.7 | Adams Motorsports Park | Stock | 16 Jun, 2014 | 25 Jun, 2022 | -0.23s | +0.51% | |||
| 2:19.3 | Mount Panorama Racing Circuit - Bathurst | Race | 26 Nov, 2022 | 13 Feb, 2026 | -0.54s | +0.38% | |||
| 59.5 New | Queensland Raceway (Sprint) | Medium | 16 May, 2026 | 16 May, 2026 | +0.02s | -0.05% | |||
| 1:07.3 | Grandsport Speedway (1.4 Miles CW) | Medium | 24 Nov, 2023 | 27 Dec, 2025 | +0.05s | -0.08% | |||
| 2:02.8 | Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) | Medium | 16 May, 2025 | 26 Jul, 2025 | +0.43s | -0.36% | |||
| 1:23.0 | Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park-FIRM (Main Course w/o Shoebox CW) | Stock | 22 Dec, 2023 | 04 Jan, 2024 | +0.48s | -0.62% | |||
| 2:00.0 | Chuckwalla Valley Raceway (CW) | Race | 12 Nov, 2016 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +0.88s | -0.73% | |||
| 56.3 | Luddenham Raceway | Medium | 01 Jul, 2024 | 06 Apr, 2026 | +0.41s | -0.75% | |||
| 1:47.1 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Stock | 23 Sep, 2014 | 25 Jun, 2022 | +0.81s | -0.80% | |||
| 2:10.3 | Pannonia Ring | Heavy | 01 Mar, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +1.08s | -0.83% | |||
| 1:41.8 | Circuit Calafat | Medium | 19 Dec, 2022 | 13 Feb, 2026 | +1.49s | -1.44% | |||
| 1:40.0 New | Willow Springs Raceway (Big Willow) | Stock | 12 Jun, 2026 | 12 Jun, 2026 | +1.42s | -1.51% | |||
| 54.7 | Luddenham Raceway | Medium | 08 Mar, 2024 | 03 Feb, 2026 | +0.85s | -1.54% | |||
| 1:04.7 | Sydney Motorsport Park (Amaroo South) | Medium | 27 Apr, 2023 | 13 Jun, 2026 | — | ||||
| 3:10.5 | Virginia International Raceway - VIR (Grand West Course) | Stock | 20 Oct, 2014 | 02 Jul, 2022 | +2.95s | -1.64% | |||
| 1:46.9 | Sydney Motorsport Park (GP Circuit) | Heavy | 20 Apr, 2023 | 14 Jun, 2026 | +1.78s | -1.68% | |||
| 1:27.0 | Euroring | Medium | 20 Apr, 2025 | 25 Jan, 2026 | +1.5s | -1.77% | |||
| 2:02.7 | Thunderhill (East 3 Mile w/ Bypass) | Heavy | 06 Oct, 2024 | 03 May, 2026 | +2.24s | -1.80% | |||
| 1:15.3 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Lightning) | Medium | 20 Sep, 2025 | 04 Oct, 2025 | +1.48s | -1.96% | |||
| 2:03.7 | Mendig AFB Circuit | Stock | 14 Oct, 2016 | 29 Oct, 2022 | +2.63s | -2.25% | |||
| 1:04.1 | Circuit du Grand Sambuc | Medium | 18 May, 2022 | 13 Jan, 2026 | +1.48s | -2.39% | |||
| 1:25.3 | Florida International Rally & Motorsport Park-FIRM (Main Course w/o Shoebox CW) | Light | 23 Jul, 2022 | 07 Feb, 2023 | +2.25s | -2.81% | |||
| 1:13.0 | Talladega Gran Prix Raceway | Medium | 02 Apr, 2019 | 26 Sep, 2023 | +2.08s | -2.94% | |||
| 1:52.6 | Sonoma Raceway (Long Pre 2024) | Heavy | 28 Nov, 2022 | 09 Dec, 2022 | +3.45s | -3.01% | |||
| 1:16.9 | Sydney Motorsport Park (Druitt North Circuit) | Medium | 19 Mar, 2022 | 07 Mar, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:09.0 | Autódromo La Chutana | Heavy | 31 Mar, 2019 | 27 Oct, 2021 | +2.16s | -3.11% | |||
| 2:41.2 | Spring Mountain Motor Resort (Charleston Peak Full 3.2 Mile) | Medium | 23 Apr, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +4.95s | -3.14% | |||
| 1:28.5 | Sandown International Motor Raceway | Light | 23 Apr, 2017 | 18 Jan, 2026 | +3.12s | -3.55% | |||
| 1:18.7 | Shannonville Motorsport Park (Pro) | Heavy | 20 Aug, 2016 | 20 Jan, 2026 | +2.81s | -3.58% | |||
| 2:09.3 | NOLA Motorsports Park | Light | 10 Jun, 2022 | 02 Jul, 2022 | — | ||||
| 1:33.8 | Podium Club (Pistol) | Medium | 17 Mar, 2022 | 03 Jan, 2024 | +3.97s | -4.32% | |||
| 1:26.1 | Motorsport Ranch-MSR Cresson (1.7 CCW) | Race | 08 Oct, 2017 | 21 Jan, 2026 | +3.8s | -4.44% | |||
| 1:17.0 New | New Hampshire Motor Speedway - NHMS (South Oval) | Medium | 13 Jun, 2026 | 13 Jun, 2026 | — | ||||
| 2:48.0 | Sepang International Circuit | Stock | 01 Jan, 2024 | 23 Jan, 2026 | — | ||||
| 1:57.4 | Auto Club Speedway (Road Course) | Medium | 08 Jun, 2021 | 02 Mar, 2026 | +6.1s | -5.11% | |||
| 1:02.0 | Pocono Raceway (North Road Course-CW) | Medium | 28 Jun, 2025 | 29 Jul, 2025 | +3.22s | -5.19% | |||
| 1:48.8 | Laguna Seca (Pre 2023) | Medium | 15 Apr, 2017 | 22 Sep, 2023 | +5.8s | -5.43% | |||
| 1:37.6 | New Jersey Motorsports Park-NJMP (Thunderbolt) | Medium | 17 Aug, 2025 | 04 Oct, 2025 | +6.16s | -6.34% | |||
| 2:15.5 | Pittsburgh International Race Complex - PittRace (Full Course) | Light | 26 Aug, 2023 | 12 Jan, 2024 | +8.72s | -6.80% | |||
| 2:23.0 | Utah Motorsports Campus (Outer Circuit) | Medium | 04 Apr, 2019 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +11.48s | -8.16% | |||
| 1:56.0 | Rocky Mountain Motorsports | Medium | 08 Aug, 2025 | 05 Apr, 2026 | +9.94s | -8.60% | |||
| 1:15.3 | Canaan Motor Club (CW) | Medium | 16 Aug, 2025 | 25 Mar, 2026 | +6.38s | -8.71% | |||
| 1:09.6 | Grandsport Speedway (Short w/o Horseshoe CCW) | Light | 01 Jul, 2023 | 23 Jan, 2026 | +6.13s | -9.91% | |||
| 2:32.1 | Watkins Glen International (Full Circuit w/ Loop) | Light | 28 Apr, 2025 | 29 Jul, 2025 | — | ||||
| 1:31.6 | Yas Marina Circuit (South Circuit) | Medium | 14 Feb, 2020 | 01 Nov, 2022 | +11.26s | -13.10% | |||
| 1:53.9 | Mission Raceway Park (CCW) | Heavy | 15 Mar, 2025 | 02 Jun, 2026 | — |
Top Modified WRX STI VA
| Year | Driver Name | Mod | Horsepower | Tire | Tire Size | Vs Predict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 (w/VentusTD) | nvs99 | Race | 305 | 0 Ventus Z221 | 245/40/18 | -9.68s |
| 2015 | SubaruPetra555 | Race | — | 180 Pilot Sport Cup 2 | 265/35/18 | -8.57s |
| 2015 | Marcin Markowicz Motorsport Jazda Sportowa | Heavy | 325 | 1 P Zero Racing Slicks | 245/40/18 | -7.9s |
| 2017 (w/SMR) | Luke McGrew | Heavy | 305 | 240 Sport Maxx RT | 265/35/18 | -6.41s |
| 2018 | Simon Gagnon | Medium | — | 200 ADVAN A052 | 265/35/18 | -5.62s |
| 2015 (w/Slicks) | Zoltán Papp | Medium | 305 | 40 ADVAN A005 | 245/40/18 | -4.31s |
| 2016 | 033racing | Medium | — | 200 Potenza RE-71RS | 245/45/18 | -3.27s |
| 2015 | Ryan Marshall Motorsport | Race | — | 100 ADVAN A050 | — | -3.14s |
| 2019 (w/RE71R) | Danny Yao | Medium | 305 | 200 Potenza RE-71RS | 245/40/18 | -3.05s |
| 2015 (w/AdvanNeo) | FuMa Racing | Medium | — | 200 Advan Neova AD09 | 245/40/18 | -2.94s |