Subaru's Project Midnight is a WRX-based tarmac time-attack car built for setting records on paved courses4. It features a lightweight carbon fiber body, a 670-horsepower turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, and a custom suspension tuned for tarmac. The car weighs 2,469 pounds, making it nearly 1,000 pounds lighter than a production WRX. It will make its racing debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.
Project Midnight is called so because of its full carbon fiber body which is painted black, giving it a distinct appearance. The name also signifies the project's status as the quickest and fastest WRX race car from Subaru Motorsports USA, capable of high-speed performance.
Project Midnight's body is made of carbon fiber, which significantly reduces weight and contributes to its impressive performance. This material allows the car to be approximately 300 pounds lighter than the Airslayer and 1,000 pounds lighter than a standard WRX.