Top Gear Ken Block Subaru Impreza video
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VIDEO: James May of Top Gear rides with Ken Block in his Subaru Impreza. Also features Ricky Carmichael.
This Top Gear video of James May riding in the passenger seat of Ken Block’s manic track-eating Subaru Impreza WRX STi is guaranteed to put a smile on your face.
In November last year we blogged about the incredible Ken Block gymkhana video. Read that post to see more unbelievable Ken Block video footage, and to find out more about who Ken Block is.
Complete specs of Ken Block’s Subaru Impreza WRX STi:
Engine / Engine bay:
- CP SR5 2.65L race engine
- CP billet 84mm stroker crankshaft
- Pauter billet Long rods, CP spec
- J/E forged pistons, CP spec
- Subaru “Gold” STI rod bearings
- Subaru STI main bearings
- Subaru STI piston rings
- Subaru STI head gaskets
- Subaru STI 10mm oil pump
- Subaru STI camshafts
- Subaru STI intake manifold
- CP High flow water pump
- CP Race prepped cylinder heads
- CP Fuel rails with stainless steel lines
- CP rotated twin scroll turbo kit with Garrett ball bearing turbo
- Subaru twin scroll headers
- ARP head studs, CP spec
- Tial 44 wastegate
- CP cold air intake
- K/N air filter
- CP front mount intercooler
- CP Air oil separator
- CP Fuel swirl pot
- CP Radiator tank
- CP custom radiator
- CP oil cooler
- CP stainless steel exhaust with dual CP Megaphones
- Bosch fuel pump and fuel injectors
- E85 fuel
Suspension:
- Tein Super Racing Coilovers, custom valved for Gymkhana
- Tein springs
- Cusco swaybars
- CP custom front hubs
- CP custom tie rods
- CP custom front A arms
- CP alignment and setup
Body:
- 2009 Subaru STI
- CP carbon fiber roof, 7lbs
- CP carbon fiber hood
- FIA legal roll cage supplied by Vermont Sports Car
- STI carbon fiber roof scoop
- STI front lip
- Prodrive carbon fiber wing
- Prodrive carbon fiber OEM wing cover
- Prodrive carbon fiber dash
- Syms carbon fiber mirrors
- Syms carbon fiber door panels
- Recaro carbon / kevlar seats, customized for Ken Block
- CP Lexan rear window
- Willans seat belts
- Sparco steering wheel
- Tinted windows
- Stickers by RallyGrafix
- Paint by Patrick Flynn’s Auto Body
Drive train:
- KAPS six speed dog box
- STI short through shifter
- Exedy triple carbon clutch
- Driveshaft Shop aluminum driveshaft
- Driveshaft Shop high performance axels
- Volk TE37 wheels with custom paint
- Carbonetic front and rear carbon differentals
- BFGoodrich KDW “Smokey” tires
- Motul tranny and differential fluids
Electronics:
- Motec M800 ECU
- Motec SDL digital dash display
- Motec SDC center diff controller
- Motec PDM power distribution module
- Motec Knock detection system
- Motec custom wiring harness for entire car
- Motec 5 bar MAP sensor
- Engine tuning by CP
- Kenwood two way radio system
- Odyssey battery
Brakes:
- Brembo Gran Turismo six piston monobloc front
- Brembo Gran Turismo four piston rear
- STI brake bias controller
- Prodrive / STI hydraulic hand brake
- STI brake booster delete
- Stainless steel brake lines and fittings
- Motul RBF 600 brake fluid