The Subaru WRX STI is the longest-running rally hero in Forza Horizon’s JDM line-up, and with Forza Horizon 6 launching on 2026-05-19 every major STI generation returns at launch. This page tracks the WRX STI across five chassis generations (GC8, GD, GR/GH, VA, VB) and three engine families (EJ20, EJ25, FA24), pairs each with its real-world spec sheet, and verifies its Forza Horizon 5 in-game numbers — the most reliable predictor of how each car will behave in FH6 until Playground Games publishes official FH6 dyno figures.
Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Subaru |
| Model Family | Impreza WRX STI / WRX STI |
| Generations in Forza | GC8 (22B-STi), GD (2005), GR (2008, 2011), VA (2015, S209), VB (2022 WRX, no STI) |
| Engine Families | EJ20 (GC8/GD/GR JDM), EJ25 (GR/VA, S209 EJ257), FA24 (VB 2022 WRX) |
| WRC Manufacturer Titles | 1995, 1996, 1997 (three consecutive) |
| 22B Production Run | ~400 units (Japan, 1998) |
| S209 Real HP | 341 hp (254 kW / 346 PS) at 6,400 rpm |
| S209 Real Torque | 330 lb-ft (447 Nm) at 3,600 rpm |
| VB STI Status | No VB WRX STI — production concluded after the VA generation |
| FH6 Stats | unconfirmed as of May 2026 |
| FH6 Release Date | 2026-05-19 |
Every WRX STI generation in Forza Horizon (cross-game)
Forza Horizon’s Subaru roster maps cleanly to the real-world chassis lineage. The table below lists every WRX STI that has shipped in a modern Forza Horizon entry alongside its chassis code and engine.
| Year | Forza name | Chassis | Engine | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Subaru Impreza 22B-STi Version | GC8 | EJ22G 2.2L turbo flat-4 | WRC 40th-anniversary special, ~400 units |
| 2004 | Subaru Impreza WRX STi | GD (pre-facelift) | EJ20 2.0L turbo flat-4 | ’Blobeye’ era |
| 2005 | Subaru Impreza WRX STI | GD (hawkeye) | EJ25 2.5L turbo flat-4 | US-market hawkeye |
| 2008 | Subaru Impreza WRX STI | GR (hatchback) | EJ25 2.5L turbo flat-4 | Hatchback generation |
| 2011 | Subaru WRX STI | GR/GV (sedan) | EJ25 2.5L turbo flat-4 | Sedan facelift, drops ‘Impreza’ badge |
| 2015 | Subaru WRX STI | VA | EJ257 2.5L turbo flat-4 | Standalone WRX platform |
| 2018 | Subaru WRX STI ARX Supercar | VA-based | EJ-derived 2.0L turbo flat-4 | 600+ hp rallycross supercar |
| 2019 | Subaru STI S209 | VA | EJ257 2.5L turbo flat-4 | US-only S-series, 341 hp |
| 2022 | Subaru WRX | VB | FA24 2.4L turbo flat-4 | No STI variant produced |
The 2022 VB WRX is the first generation to ship in Forza without a matching STI — and that is not a Forza omission. Subaru confirmed there is no VB WRX STI in production.
WRC heritage: why the STI exists
The WRX STI was built to homologate Subaru’s World Rally Championship effort and to capitalise on three consecutive WRC manufacturer titles. Subaru Tecnica International (STI), founded in 1988, was Subaru’s motorsport arm and the badge under which the rally-derived road cars were sold.
- WRC manufacturer titles: 1995, 1996, 1997 — three consecutive, all with the Impreza WRC.
- Drivers’ titles: three across the Impreza WRC programme, the first by Colin McRae in 1995.
- The 22B-STi (1998, GC8) was built to mark Subaru’s 40th anniversary and the third consecutive manufacturer title. Production was approximately 400 units, plus three ‘000/400’ prototypes — one gifted to Colin McRae.
- The ‘22B’ name is the hexadecimal of ‘555’ — a nod to State Express 555, Subaru’s WRC livery sponsor.
Every road STI inherited the rally car’s symmetrical AWD layout, turbocharged boxer engine, and stiff WRC-tuned suspension geometry.
Engines: EJ20 -> EJ25 -> FA24
EJ20 (GC8, GD, JDM GR): 1.994 L turbo flat-4. JDM STIs were rated at the gentleman’s-agreement 276 hp ceiling. The 22B used a bored 2.2 L EJ22G variant unique to the homologation run.
EJ25 / EJ257 (US GR, GV, VA, S209): 2.457 L turbo flat-4. The US market got the larger EJ257 from 2004 onward. The S209 is the EJ257’s swansong — factory-rated at 341 hp (254 kW / 346 PS) at 6,400 rpm and 330 lb-ft (447 Nm) at 3,600 rpm, the most powerful road-going STI ever sold in North America.
FA24 (VB WRX, 2022-present): 2.4 L direct-injection turbo flat-4 from Subaru’s newer FA-series. The current 2026 WRX runs the FA24 at 271 hp. Subaru has explicitly stated there are currently no plans for a VB WRX STI, so the FA24 has not yet appeared in an STI-branded road car.
In FH5, all three engine families share one in-game trait: AWD with strong launch grip but a relatively soft stock top speed (~252–271 kph stock), making them dirt and Cross-Country favourites rather than top-speed cars.
Verified Forza Horizon 5 stats — every STI
FH6 in-game dyno figures are unconfirmed as of May 2026 until Playground Games publishes them, but FH5 numbers (from kudosprime.com’s verified database) are the closest predictor.
| Car | PI / Class | Power | Weight | Top speed | 0-97 kph | Lat G | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Impreza WRX STI | 669 / B | 232 kW | 1,504 kg | 271.1 kph | 4.50 s | 0.91 | 51,000 Cr |
| 2008 Impreza WRX STI | 649 / B | 228 kW | 1,540 kg | 252.8 kph | 5.00 s | 0.92 | 31,000 Cr |
| 2011 WRX STI | 668 / B | 228 kW | 1,535 kg | 266.3 kph | 5.50 s | 0.93 | 33,000 Cr |
| 2015 WRX STI | 675 / B | 228 kW | 1,536 kg | 265.9 kph | 4.80 s | 0.93 | 42,000 Cr |
| 2019 STI S209 | 924 / S2 (689 B stock) | 254 kW | 1,581 kg | 265.4 kph | 4.38 s | 0.94 | 70,000 Cr |
| 2022 WRX (VB) | 663 / B | 202 kW | 1,495 kg | 263.3 kph | 5.50 s | 0.93 | 250,000 Cr |
Three takeaways:
- The 2005 GD hawkeye is the quickest stock STI in FH5 (271 kph, 4.5 s), beating even the S209 in top speed because the S209 ships at S2 with shorter gearing.
- The S209 jumps to S2 924 in FH5 — the only WRX STI that exceeds the B/A bracket out of the box.
- The 2022 WRX (VB) is the slowest stock Subaru of the modern lineup and the most expensive at 250,000 Cr.
Which WRX STI should you buy in Forza Horizon 6?
Until FH6 stats publish on 2026-05-19, the FH5 numbers are the best basis for picking your STI.
- Best B-class STI for Cross-Country / Dirt Racing: 2005 Impreza WRX STI (GD hawkeye). PI 669, 271 kph stock, 4.5 s 0-97, cheapest ‘fast’ STI at 51,000 Cr.
- Best STI for new players: 2008 Impreza WRX STI (GR hatch). At 31,000 Cr it is the cheapest STI on the autoshow and still runs B 649.
- Best S-class endgame STI: 2019 STI S209. Already at S2 924 stock, the highest lateral G (0.94) of any STI in the game. Tunes easily into S2 998.
- Skip: the 2022 WRX (VB) at 250,000 Cr until FH6 confirms its in-game spec. Highest sticker price in the Subaru roster but the lowest stock power of the modern lineup.
All six cars above appear on the official Forza Horizon 6 Subaru car list. FH6-specific PI placements, top speeds and prices are unconfirmed as of May 2026.
FAQ
Is the Subaru WRX STI in Forza Horizon 6? Yes. Five WRX STI generations are confirmed on the official FH6 car list (2004, 2008, 2011, 2015 and the 2019 S209), plus the 2018 WRX STI ARX Supercar and the 2022 VB WRX (non-STI).
Why is there no 2022 Subaru WRX STI? Subaru ended STI road-car production after the VA generation. As Wikipedia states verbatim: “Production of the WRX STI concluded after its first generation, there are currently no plans for a VB WRX STI.” Forza therefore ships the 2022 WRX (FA24) but no 2022 STI.
What engine does each WRX STI generation use? GC8 and GD JDM STIs use the EJ20 2.0L turbo flat-4 (the 22B uses a unique 2.2L EJ22G). US GR/GV/VA STIs use the EJ25/EJ257 2.5L turbo. The 2022 VB WRX switches to the new 2.4L direct-injection FA24 turbo boxer with 271 hp.
How powerful is the Subaru STI S209 in real life? The 2019 STI S209 produces 341 hp (254 kW / 346 PS) at 6,400 rpm and 330 lb-ft (447 Nm) at 3,600 rpm — the most powerful road-going STI ever sold in North America. In FH5 it ships at S2 924 with 254 kW stock.
How many WRC manufacturer titles did Subaru win? Three consecutive WRC manufacturer titles in 1995, 1996 and 1997 with the Impreza WRC. The 22B-STi was built to celebrate the third title and Subaru’s 40th anniversary, in a run of around 400 units.
Which WRX STI is fastest in Forza Horizon 5? The 2019 STI S209 is fastest overall — it ships at S2 924 stock with a 4.38 s 0-97 kph time. Among B-class STIs, the 2005 Impreza WRX STI has the highest stock top speed at 271.1 kph and the quickest 0-97 at 4.5 s.