This means the Type RA-R has 14 hp more than the similarly rare Type RA, which uses an older 2.5-liter engine. Subaru was able to eek extra power using a performance shroud, which enables the intercooler to work at its maximum cooling efficiency. A performance exhaust system with lowered back pressure was also added, and contributes to higher engine output and more direct response. The Type RA-R rides on unique dampers and coil springs developed just for this car, so it should be pretty quick around a track. Subaru says the Type RA-R will be available starting on December 17, 2018, but if you want one outside of Japan you are out of luck.