Subaru WRX STI S209 VA
The ultimate US-exclusive STI, hand-finished for track-focused precision.
- Power
- 341 bhp
- 0–60 mph
- 4.5 s
- Top speed
- 158 mph
- Est. value
- $47k–$134k
About the Subaru WRX STI S209 VA
The S209 is the first 'S-line' STI model ever sold in the United States, representing the pinnacle of the VA-generation WRX STI. Hand-finished by STI in Kiryu, Japan, it features a widebody kit, carbon-fibre roof, and a high-flow HKS turbocharger that pushes the EJ25 engine to 341 hp. The chassis is heavily reinforced with flexible draw stiffeners and a front strut tower bar, paired with bespoke Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT600A tyres and Bilstein dampers. It is a raw, mechanical driver's car that serves as a final high-performance tribute to the legendary EJ engine series.
Subaru WRX STI S209 VA specs
The Subaru WRX STI S209 VA produces 341 bhp (254 kW) and 447 Nm (330 lb-ft) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 4.5 seconds and has a top speed of 158 mph (255 km/h).
| Make | Subaru |
|---|---|
| Model | WRX STI S209 |
| Generation | VA |
| Trim | 2.5 |
| Years | 2019 |
| Type | Sports car |
| Body style | Sedan |
| Country | Japan |
| Production | About 209 built |
| Original price | About $64,000 when new |
| Engine | 2.5-litre turbocharged flat-four |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,457 cc (2.5 litres) |
| Induction | Turbocharged |
| Power | 341 bhp (254 kW) at 6,400 rpm |
| Torque | 447 Nm (330 lb-ft) |
| Redline | 6,700 rpm |
| 0–60 mph | 4.5 s |
| Top speed | 158 mph (255 km/h) |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1,581 kg (3,486 lb) |
| Power-to-weight | 216 bhp per tonne |
Typical figures for the standard car; options, markets and model years vary. Where our specs come from
How much is a Subaru WRX STI S209 VA worth?
A typical Subaru WRX STI S209 VA is estimated to be worth $47,000 – $134,000 (about £35,000 – £100,000).
Its original price when new was about $64,000.
Values are directional estimates for a typical example, not appraisals. Condition, mileage, history and specification all change what a real car is worth. Pound figures use the exchange rate of 3 November 2026. How values are estimated
Subaru WRX STI S209 VA rarity in CarSpot
The Subaru WRX STI S209 VA is a Unicorn card in CarSpot, with a rarity score of 100 out of 100. The rarest tier: hypercars, one-offs and cars built in tiny numbers, typically fewer than about 500. A Unicorn card is worth 320 XP.
Each model's tier starts from a 0–100 score based on its value plus its power or production numbers. Once enough players have spotted a model, how often it is spotted can move it up or down one tier. How CarSpot rarity works
Rarity is a collectible game mechanic, not an assessment of real-world scarcity or value.
Subaru WRX STI S209 VA fun facts
- The S209 was so extensively modified that it had to be homologated in the US as an STI-branded vehicle rather than a Subaru.
- It features a steering-wheel-mounted paddle system that sprays water onto the intercooler to reduce intake temperatures during hard driving.
- Production was limited to just 209 units, all of which were finished in either World Rally Blue Pearl or Crystal White Pearl.