Video: Subaru Isle of Man TT lap record 2011

by Carphile

With Subaru about to take on the Isle of Man TT lap record with their new WRX STI, here’s the video of the last time they attempted it in 2011.

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Subaru of America has released a YouTube video of the 2011 Subaru WRX STI setting an all-time course record for the historic Isle of Man TT Mountain Course.

The 5 minute 25 second video highlights in graphic detail the speed and drama surrounding rally driver Mark Higgins’ lap that averaged 115.356 MPH. After the run, Higgins talks through the “moment” at Brey Hill when he momentarily loses, and then regains, control of the WRX STI at more than 150 MPH. Terrifying (or terrifyingly cool depending on how you look at it!).

— Carphile

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