SUBARU to Compete in 2024 Nürburgring 24-Hour RaceTokyo, May 17, 2024 – Subaru Tecnica International *1, Subaru's motorsport subsidiary, will compete in the 52ndNürburgring 24-Hour Race from 30 May to 2 June 2024 at the Nürburgring circuit in the Eifel region of RhinelandPalatinate, Germany with its WRX S4-based race car. This marks Subaru’s 15th*2 participation in the Nürburgring
24h race since its debut in 2008.

SUBARU WRX NBR CHALLENGE 2024
The SUBARU WRX NBR CHALLENGE 2024 will again compete in the "SP4T" class for cars with turbo engines
between 2.0L and 2.6L, with the aim of winning this class.
The course is said to be the toughest in the world with a total length of approximately 25km, a 300m difference inelevation and ever-changing weather conditions. In order for the drivers to drive fast and control the car as theywish on such a challenging track, the race car enhanced its performance as shown below, while making the most of
the Subaru Global Platform at its core and utilizing the basic layout of a horizontally opposed engine andsymmetrical AWD.
【Main Features of SUBARU WRX NBR CHALLENGE 2024】-Flexible performance wheels: Improvement of micro-rudder response and limit performance through pursuit of
optimal rim shape-Aerodynamics: Significant improvement in turning performance through the revision of the front underbody panel,rear wing, etc.
-Engine: Improved reliability, power output, and thermal efficiency by optimizing head bolts, head gaskets, etc.
-Suspension: Improved durability and reliability of front suspension components-Exhaust: Improved high-temperature strength and durability by optimizing exhaust manifold materials and structure-Cooling: Improved reliability by reviewing engine cooling water routes-Electrical components: Improved reliability of power generation components and changed belt layout to improvereliability and reduce weightHideharu Tatsumi will be the Team General Manager and Takuya Sawada will be the Team Manager. The TechnicalManager, Naoki Shibuya, will oversee the engineering of the race car. Carlo van Dam (Netherlands), Tim Schrick(Germany), Kota Sasaki (Japan), and Rintaro Kubo (Japan) will be driving for the team. Hideharu Tatsumi, who has
been participating in the Nürburgring 24 Hour Race since 2008, will be taking on his final challenge in this race.
Once again this year, eight service technicians carefully selected from Subaru dealerships across Japan will join theteam to support the race. Subaru has been assigning dealer technicians to participate in overseas motorsport races
since 1990, a unique initiative aimed at delivering “Enjoyment and Peace of Mind” to customers by enhancing thetechnical skills of its service technicians.
*1: Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (President: Hiromi Tamo, Mitaka City, Tokyo, Abbreviation: STI)
*2: Subaru withdrew its entry from the 2020 and 2021 races due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its
preparations.
【Team General Manager / Team Manager / Technical Manager】

Hideharu Tatsumi

Takuya Sawada

Naoki Shibuya【Drivers】

Carlo van Dam

Tim Schrick

Kota Sasaki

Rintaro Kubo

【Subaru Dealership Service Technicians】

Takumi Miyazawa

Ryuichi Arai

Takafumi Fujihira

Yohei Kajita

Niigata Subaru

Fuji Subaru

Tokyo Subaru

Gifu Subaru

Yuta Hisai

Keisuke Komori

Atsushi Ryugo

Shogo Suzuki

Kyoto Subaru

Shiga Subaru

Okayama Subaru

Fukuoka Subaru【Race Car】
Model Name

SUBARU WRX NBR CHALLENGE 2024

Overall length

5,270mm

Overall width

1,900mm

Overall height

1,390mm

Wheelbase2,690mm

Vehicle weight

1,290kg

Engine typeFA24 BOXER DOHC 16-valve AVCS single scroll turbo

Engine displacement

2,387cc

Maximum output

280kW(380PS) / 6,000rpm

Maximum torque590Nm(60kgf･m) / 3,500rpm

Air restrictor

φ39Transmission

6-speed sequential gearbox + paddle shift

ClutchO.R.C 5.5inch, multi-plate

Suspension

Front: Strut / Rear: Double wishbone

BrakesFront: 6-pot / Rear: 4-pot

WheelsBBS 18inch x 11J

Tires

FALKEN 280/680/R18###