2013 Subaru WRX STI tS Type RA
Explore the Subaru WRX STI tS Type RA: history, verified identity, specification references, rarity evidence and real credited photos.
The 2013 tS Type RA sharpened the four-door STI around a spec C starting point. STI’s own record describes a 300-unit complete-model programme, with quick steering, substantial braking equipment and a chassis specification that needs to be distinguished from earlier RA and RA-R models.
The year and full designation identify the right car
Type RA has appeared in several Subaru generations, so this profile retains the 2013 tS name and GVB family. It is not the 2006 GDB RA-R or a later American Type RA. The distinction is practical as well as historical: components, bodies and programme counts should not migrate between cars simply because a short name sounds familiar. Original complete-car documentation is the strongest starting point for identifying a particular example.
STI: 2013 WRX STI tS Type RA heritage and specification
The spec C basis informs the complete-model brief
STI identifies spec C as the starting point for a focused complete-car development. The factory record gives a 1,994 cc EJ20, 227 kW or 308 PS, and a six-speed manual transmission. These are original reference figures, not a present performance test. A modified ordinary STI can reach a similar output, so engine numbers alone cannot establish the more specific tS Type RA identity.
Quick steering and braking carry the engineering story
The manufacturer specifies an 11:1 steering ratio and six-piston front Brembo brakes. These are useful identifiers because they explain how the development extends beyond exterior trim. They still need vehicle-specific confirmation after years of service. Record original hardware, replacements and documented changes together, rather than treating a caliper colour or a claimed steering rack as proof that every part of the complete car remains correct.
STI: 2013 WRX STI tS Type RA heritage and specification
The chassis arrangement should be read as a whole
Dedicated dampers, springs, tyres and flexible structural components form a coordinated reference specification. As engineering interpretation, the model’s sharpness depends on how these elements interact, not simply on the presence of the greatest number of braces. A collector record should preserve their exact arrangement and repair history. An ordinary car fitted with similar pieces remains its own vehicle unless the original complete-model identity can also be established.
STI: 2013 WRX STI tS Type RA heritage and specification
Colour and package names do not create new populations
STI’s heritage description includes a special orange finish, while the supplied photograph shows a white tS Type RA from the rear. A finite model can contain different original specifications without receiving a new production total for each colour. The image illustrates the named model and its body treatment, but does not authenticate an undocumented package. The inventory’s Probable NBR package row is not promoted into a separately imported Verified profile.
Specifications and identity reference
| STI heritage year | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Base family | GVB WRX STI spec C |
| Engine | EJ20; 1,994 cc turbo boxer |
| Output / transmission | 227 kW / 308 PS; six-speed manual |
| Steering reference | 11:1 |
| STI programme reference | 300 units |
Rarity and production scope
The 300-unit reference covers the 2013 tS Type RA complete model. It is not repeated per colour or package, and the inventory’s Probable package candidate remains unpromoted. The model is distinct from other generations carrying Type RA or RA-R names. The figure is attributed to STI’s heritage record rather than a new completed-chassis audit, and the photo does not establish an individual package allocation.
What the photograph represents
A white GVB WRX STI tS Type RA photographed from behind. This model-labelled view does not authenticate an undocumented package or create a separate white-car allocation.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this the same car as the 2006 Type RA-R?
No. The 2013 GVB tS Type RA is a different named complete model.
Does a white example contradict the special orange finish?
No. A named limited model can include more than one documented specification; colour alone does not determine its production count.
What is the production-count boundary for this profile?
The 300-unit reference covers the 2013 tS Type RA complete model. It is not repeated per colour or package, and the inventory’s Probable package candidate remains unpromoted. The model is distinct from other generations carrying Type RA or RA-R names. The figure is attributed to STI’s heritage record rather than a new completed-chassis audit, and the photo does not establish an individual package allocation.
Sources and further reading
Research checked 19 October 2026. Linked manufacturer heritage pages, factory announcements, official distributor publications and labelled contemporary coverage support the specifically identified claims. Photographic descriptions identify the illustrated subject. Design analysis and suggested authentication steps are editorial interpretation.
Built in limited numbers
The 300-unit reference covers the 2013 tS Type RA complete model. It is not repeated per colour or package, and the inventory’s Probable package candidate remains unpromoted. The model is distinct from other generations carrying Type RA or RA-R names. The figure is attributed to STI’s heritage record rather than a new completed-chassis audit, and the photo does not establish an individual package allocation.
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Specifications
Factory specifications may vary by model year, market and configuration.
Identity & production
- Official model
- Subaru WRX STI tS Type RA
Sources and verification
Source citations are being prepared for this profile.
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