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Subaru Impreza GT300 2008

GT300Subaru
300 hp
Horsepower
1100 kg
Weight
AWD
Drivetrain
2008
Year

Subaru Impreza GT300 2008 (GT300)

The Subaru Impreza GT300 2008 is a wild, highly developed Japanese GT racer built for the fiercely competitive Super GT GT300 class. Based on the Impreza name and Subaru’s motorsport identity, it pairs compact sedan proportions with aggressive aero, a race-prepped drivetrain, and the kind of chassis tuning that makes it a staple of 2000s GT racing.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: Turbocharged Subaru flat-4 racing engine, mid-front mounted, paired with a race-spec AWD system

  • Total Output: ~300 hp

  • Redline: ~8,000–8,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 6-speed sequential

  • Weight: ~1,100 kg minimum

  • Dimensions: Based on Subaru Impreza compact sedan proportions with widened GT300 bodywork

  • Tires: Racing slicks on lightweight competition wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated racing discs with multi-piston calipers

  • Layout: AWD, race-prepped touring GT configuration

In the Simulator Feel

The Impreza GT300 2008 is a stable, momentum-based GT car that rewards commitment and clean lines. Compared with rear-drive GT machinery, it offers exceptional traction out of slower corners and a reassuring sense of security under power, making it a strong choice for drivers who like confidence on corner exit without giving up too much pace in technical sections. The AWD system helps tame the turbo punch, but the car still requires patience and precision to keep it in the sweet spot.

Engine & Sound: The turbo flat-four gives the car a distinctive Subaru soundtrack — a deep boxer thrum layered with turbo spool, a sharp wastegate chatter, and a gritty motorsport edge on acceleration. Power delivery tends to build in a strong mid-range surge rather than a huge top-end rush, so it feels punchy and eager once the boost is in.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Neutral to mild understeer on entry, with excellent stability once the car is settled.

  • Traction: Outstanding drive off slow corners thanks to AWD, especially in low-grip conditions.

  • Braking: Strong and confidence-inspiring, though weight transfer still matters in trail-braking zones.

  • Top Speed: Respectable, but it usually shines more in acceleration and corner-exit performance than outright straight-line pace.

Driving Style Tip: Keep inputs smooth and focus on exit speed. The Subaru rewards a balanced rhythm — brake early enough to settle the platform, rotate the car cleanly, then feed throttle in progressively so the AWD system can launch you out of the corner.

Livery & Aesthetics: The 2008 GT300 Impreza has that unmistakable Japanese GT look: widened arches, low stance, aggressive front aero, and bold sponsor graphics that make it look every bit the part of a late-2000s Super GT contender. It’s compact, purposeful, and instantly recognizable as a Subaru race car.

Whether you're attacking hot laps or fighting through a GT300 field, the Subaru Impreza GT300 2008 delivers classic Japanese motorsport character with real-world stability and traction to back it up.