You might remember a couple of years ago Subaru clocked a lap record in a modified WRX STI around the legendary Isle of Man TT motorcycle road circuit. Well, another record has been set. This time it’s the Transfăgărășan Highway in Romania. Subaru enlisted the same driver, rally man Mark […]
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Video: Mark Higgins record-breaking Isle of Man lap, on board
Subaru has released some action-packed footage showing Mark Higgins smashing the Isle of Man four-wheeled lap record. The record was set earlier this month in a heavily modified Subaru WRX STI, which featured much more aggressive aero parts, hardcore suspension and brakes, and a crazy roll cage system to provide […]
Mark Higgins breaks Isle of Man lap record with new WRX STI (video)
Mark Higgins has made history, managing to absolutely annihilate his previous record pace to set a new four-wheel vehicle lap record at the Isle of Man TT circuit. Piloting a modified 2016 WRX STI, Higgins managed to average 204.34km/h over 60km, setting a time of 17:49.75. The previous record, set […]
Prodrive Subaru WRX STI developed to crack Isle of Man record
Subaru and Prodrive have been collaborating in the creation of a new WRX STI they hope will set a new lap record at the Isle of Man TT course. Subaru’s performance technical arm STI has had a close working relationship with English tuners Prodrive, having collected three drivers’ and manufacturers’ […]
PerformanceDrive chats with 007 stunt driver Mark Higgins (video)
As we sit down in the immaculate Aston Martin dealership, it’s hard to ignore the smiles projecting from outside the dealership as passersby study the automotive eye-candy that sits within. Little do they know that we’re sat across from one of the rallying world’s heroes, and the man that has […]
Mark Higgins’s Isle of Man lap record in new Subaru WRX
Remember Mark Higgins breaking the motor vehicle lap record at Isle of Man, again? Subaru has released a video capturing some of the lap highlights. The record was achieved in a lightly modified 2014 Subaru WRX, with retuned suspension and extra safety features.
2015 Subaru WRX STI sets new Isle of Man lap record
Subaru has done it again and set a new world lap record at the Isle of Man TT road course in a production four-wheeled vehicle. This time the record was set with the new 2015 Subaru WRX STI. The previous record was set by Subaru in 2010 with the WRX […]
Subaru attempting Isle of Man lap record with 2015 WRX STI
Some might remember Subaru setting a new world record lap time at the Isle of Man in 2011 with the WRX STI, with Mark Higgins behind the wheel. The company is looking to reset the record with the all-new 2015 WRX STI. Despite Subaru saying in its recent press release […]