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Subaru Impreza 22B STi
#56 • Japan • 1998 • JDM Legend

Subaru Impreza 22B STi

The Wide-Body WRC Celebration Masterpiece

The Subaru Impreza 22B STi is globally revered as a definitive milestone in automotive history. Featuring a 2.2L EJ22 Turbocharged Boxer-4 delivering 280 HP, it achieved an illustrious legacy of the wide-body wrc celebration masterpiece.

Technical Specifications

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Key Highlights

  • Built to celebrate Subaru's 40th anniversary and 3 consecutive WRC titles
  • Only 424 units ever built, sold out within 48 hours
  • Handcrafted wide steel fender flares mimicking Colin McRae's WRC car

Development History & Cultural Legacy

The development of the Subaru Impreza 22B STi (1998) represents a watershed moment for Subaru and the automotive industry. Engineered in Japan during the 1990s, this machine pushed the boundaries of speed, styling, and engineering. Its 2.2L EJ22 Turbocharged Boxer-4 paired with a 5-speed manual with Driver Controlled Center Diff (DCCD) allowed it to reach 253 km/h with breathtaking acceleration (4.5s 0-100 km/h). Over the decades, it won countless accolades, inspired generations of drivers, and permanently cemented its reputation as a world-renowned icon.

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