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17-09-2007, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Escort-Ian
Subaru will probably do it again, just like they did with the RB
And they have already released a McRae edition in 1995...
17-09-2007, 09:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Stavros
Originally Posted by Escort-Ian
Subaru will probably do it again, just like they did with the RB
And they have already released a McRae edition in 1995...
And I agree, it will probably be Subaru. Hopefully not in that Mazda 3 look-a-like thing
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17-09-2007, 09:54 AM
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Some history of Limited Edition Impreza's here:
When Colin McRae sped to the World Rally Championship at the wheel of an Impreza, the car's legacy was assured.
A Series McRae saloon special edition was released in June 1995 with gold alloys wheels, a big spoiler kit and numbered plaques. The car was an instant success and realising that a market was building up for rarer Impreza versions.
Subaru kept them coming.
Two hundred Catalunya Limited Edition saloon models went on sale in May 1997 finished in black with gold wheels, a close ratio gearbox and carbon fibre detailing in the cabin.
The Terzo Limited Edition arrived in March 1998, finished with blue mica paint, air conditioning and grey suede effect trim.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Subaru, a limited run road going WRCar was announced to the unsuspecting world at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show. It would be based on the newly released Version 4 Type R Coupe but would have a larger 2.2-litre engine with more torque and the bodywork would be highly modified to give it the appearance of the current WRC rally cars of then current drivers, Colin McRae and Pierro Liatti. It has been said that when the launch did happen, the allocation of 400 cars sold out within 30 minutes, with over 6000 deposits being taken, and cars were then going for speculative amounts. Subaru Japan dubbed the car the 22B. A total of 425 cars were produced, and although only 399 were officially built for Japan's domestic market another 26 were assembled for overseas distributors.
Colin McRae and his co-drive Nicky Grist received a car each and these were both numbered 000/400. There is also a third car with 000/400 which is the development car owned by David Lapworth, Technical Director at Prodrive. Unlucky number 13 was thought not to have been produced but it has now been confirmed this 22B exists as a demonstrator for Subaru USA. Of the "missing" 22, it is known that five off 22B have been imported to Australia as show or competition vehicles, whilst the United Kingdom was awarded 16 off cars to be rebadged 22B-UK. Retailing at Ł50,000 apiece, this was and still is, the ultimate collector's Impreza. In
The prized RB5 Limited Edition was announced in April 1999 to celebrate Richard Burns' success. With blue steel metallic paint and the option of a 236bhp Prodrive engine upgrade it was the best balanced Impreza to date. The 444 examples available were rapidly snapped up by Impreza cognoscenti.
The RB5 was largely overshadowed by the launch of the 277bhp Impreza P1, a two-door saloon with a body kit designed by Peter Stevens and a Prodrive suspension kit. The Impreza was revised heavily in 2000, the 'classic' Series 1 shape being replaced by the controversial Series 2 or 'bug eyed' car. Although the P1 was still available to special order, the jury was initially out on the Series 2. Whilst the looks took some getting used to, Subaru managed to hit the target with the driving dynamics. The 218bhp WRX saloon and sports wagon were a good deal more composed at higher speeds, even if this did mean that their steering didn't feel quite so alive at less banzai velocities.
The UK300 models offered meaner styling and the option of a Prodrive performance kit. Recognising that the bug-eyed car wasn't to everyone's taste, Subaru took relatively swift remedial action and in 2003 a third generation car was offered that was probably the best looking of all.
When Colin McRae sped to the World Rally Championship at the wheel of an Impreza, the car's legacy was assured.
A Series McRae saloon special edition was released in June 1995 with gold alloys wheels, a big spoiler kit and numbered plaques. The car was an instant success and realising that a market was building up for rarer Impreza versions.
Subaru kept them coming.
Two hundred Catalunya Limited Edition saloon models went on sale in May 1997 finished in black with gold wheels, a close ratio gearbox and carbon fibre detailing in the cabin.
The Terzo Limited Edition arrived in March 1998, finished with blue mica paint, air conditioning and grey suede effect trim.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of Subaru, a limited run road going WRCar was announced to the unsuspecting world at the 1997 Tokyo Motor Show. It would be based on the newly released Version 4 Type R Coupe but would have a larger 2.2-litre engine with more torque and the bodywork would be highly modified to give it the appearance of the current WRC rally cars of then current drivers, Colin McRae and Pierro Liatti. It has been said that when the launch did happen, the allocation of 400 cars sold out within 30 minutes, with over 6000 deposits being taken, and cars were then going for speculative amounts. Subaru Japan dubbed the car the 22B. A total of 425 cars were produced, and although only 399 were officially built for Japan's domestic market another 26 were assembled for overseas distributors.
Colin McRae and his co-drive Nicky Grist received a car each and these were both numbered 000/400. There is also a third car with 000/400 which is the development car owned by David Lapworth, Technical Director at Prodrive. Unlucky number 13 was thought not to have been produced but it has now been confirmed this 22B exists as a demonstrator for Subaru USA. Of the "missing" 22, it is known that five off 22B have been imported to Australia as show or competition vehicles, whilst the United Kingdom was awarded 16 off cars to be rebadged 22B-UK. Retailing at Ł50,000 apiece, this was and still is, the ultimate collector's Impreza. In
The prized RB5 Limited Edition was announced in April 1999 to celebrate Richard Burns' success. With blue steel metallic paint and the option of a 236bhp Prodrive engine upgrade it was the best balanced Impreza to date. The 444 examples available were rapidly snapped up by Impreza cognoscenti.
The RB5 was largely overshadowed by the launch of the 277bhp Impreza P1, a two-door saloon with a body kit designed by Peter Stevens and a Prodrive suspension kit. The Impreza was revised heavily in 2000, the 'classic' Series 1 shape being replaced by the controversial Series 2 or 'bug eyed' car. Although the P1 was still available to special order, the jury was initially out on the Series 2. Whilst the looks took some getting used to, Subaru managed to hit the target with the driving dynamics. The 218bhp WRX saloon and sports wagon were a good deal more composed at higher speeds, even if this did mean that their steering didn't feel quite so alive at less banzai velocities.
The UK300 models offered meaner styling and the option of a Prodrive performance kit. Recognising that the bug-eyed car wasn't to everyone's taste, Subaru took relatively swift remedial action and in 2003 a third generation car was offered that was probably the best looking of all.
17-09-2007, 10:00 AM
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17-09-2007, 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Stavros
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I thought that was gonna be the McRae car, teach me not to read things properly 
17-09-2007, 10:04 AM
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17-09-2007, 10:05 AM
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17-09-2007, 10:28 AM
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would be good if the mods could delete pugo s reply
not sure if this will happen as he was set to realease his own car.
17-09-2007, 10:36 AM
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I hope Ford don't, as they haven't got a car in the current line-up that would do his name justice 
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Subaru could carry it off, but it has been such a long while since he drove for them, that I doubt they will.
.Subaru could carry it off, but it has been such a long while since he drove for them, that I doubt they will.
Its them that I think should do it, and them that could make a car worthy.
I am positive someone will, sadly it makes too much economical sense not to, so I just hope its subaru really!
I cant think of anything worse than it being a focus ST with some different wheels and a bit of stiching on the seats or something mundane like that!
17-09-2007, 10:40 AM
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I'm right in thinking that colin has still got the 22B that was given to him and used it reguarly as it he said in a TV show (some yrs ago) that it was a real drivers car
Defo 1 of the dream cars i'd like to buy in the future
(And quite possible the only subaru i'd ever own)
Defo 1 of the dream cars i'd like to buy in the future
(And quite possible the only subaru i'd ever own)
17-09-2007, 10:41 AM
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I'm right in thinking that colin has still got the 22B that was given to him and used it reguarly as it he said in a TV show (some yrs ago) that it was a real drivers car
Defo 1 of the dream cars i'd like to buy in the future
Defo 1 of the dream cars i'd like to buy in the future
they wanted 100k for it i think but had about 2000miles on it
17-09-2007, 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by silky16v
I'm right in thinking that colin has still got the 22B that was given to him and used it reguarly as it he said in a TV show (some yrs ago) that it was a real drivers car
Defo 1 of the dream cars i'd like to buy in the future
Defo 1 of the dream cars i'd like to buy in the future
they wanted 100k for it i think but had about 2000miles on it
17-09-2007, 10:47 AM
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Who the fuck is Pugo!? What did he say?
I'd Personally love to see Subaru do another special edition for Colin, they seem the likliest of any of the manufacturers to do it.
They did the RB320 for Richard Burns and they also did the WR1 for Petter Solberg!
Would love to see a new car like an 'MC400' or something, awesome!
What did he say? I'd Personally love to see Subaru do another special edition for Colin, they seem the likliest of any of the manufacturers to do it.
They did the RB320 for Richard Burns and they also did the WR1 for Petter Solberg!
Would love to see a new car like an 'MC400' or something, awesome!
17-09-2007, 10:49 AM
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Problem is I wouldn't ever buy a subaru... even with RB or CM name attached to it. I bloody hate the things!
Haldex a Mk2 Focus ST and up the power to 300bhp. I'd buy one of them.
Haldex a Mk2 Focus ST and up the power to 300bhp. I'd buy one of them.
17-09-2007, 10:51 AM
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Problem is I wouldn't ever buy a subaru... even with RB or CM name attached to it. I bloody hate the things!
Haldex a Mk2 Focus ST and up the power to 300bhp. I'd buy one of them.
Haldex a Mk2 Focus ST and up the power to 300bhp. I'd buy one of them.
But lets be realistic, ford are NOT capable of building a decent 4wd rally car currently.
17-09-2007, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Stavros
Originally Posted by Escort-Ian
Subaru will probably do it again, just like they did with the RB
And they have already released a McRae edition in 1995...
17-09-2007, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Originally Posted by XRT_Stu
Problem is I wouldn't ever buy a subaru... even with RB or CM name attached to it. I bloody hate the things!
Haldex a Mk2 Focus ST and up the power to 300bhp. I'd buy one of them.
Haldex a Mk2 Focus ST and up the power to 300bhp. I'd buy one of them.
But lets be realistic, ford are NOT capable of building a decent 4wd rally car currently.
17-09-2007, 10:58 AM
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But lets be realistic, ford are NOT capable of building a decent 4wd rally car currently.
i take it you mean they couldnt build a decent road car?
id still rather see his dream of the car he and djm designed being used in and winning rallys rather than any road car.
17-09-2007, 10:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Originally Posted by XRT_Stu
Problem is I wouldn't ever buy a subaru... even with RB or CM name attached to it. I bloody hate the things!
Haldex a Mk2 Focus ST and up the power to 300bhp. I'd buy one of them.
Haldex a Mk2 Focus ST and up the power to 300bhp. I'd buy one of them.
But lets be realistic, ford are NOT capable of building a decent 4wd rally car currently.
17-09-2007, 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by GARETH T
it doesnt have to be a world rally team reamamber
17-09-2007, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
Originally Posted by XRT_Stu
Problem is I wouldn't ever buy a subaru... even with RB or CM name attached to it. I bloody hate the things!
Haldex a Mk2 Focus ST and up the power to 300bhp. I'd buy one of them.
Haldex a Mk2 Focus ST and up the power to 300bhp. I'd buy one of them.
But lets be realistic, ford are NOT capable of building a decent 4wd rally car currently.
17-09-2007, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Chip-3Door
But lets be realistic, ford are NOT capable of building a decent 4wd rally car currently.
i take it you mean they couldnt build a decent road car?
id still rather see his dream of the car he and djm designed being used in and winning rallys rather than any road car.
17-09-2007, 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Dan
Originally Posted by GARETH T
it doesnt have to be a world rally team reamamber