(By comparison, the turbo 2.5-liter used in the United States–market STI is rated at 305 ponies and 290 lb-ft, and the 2.5 in the WRX STI Type RA is good for 310 horsepower.)
That engine pumps out 324 horsepower at 7200 rpm and 319 lb-ft from 3200 to 4800 rpm. Under the hood, the RA-R uses the turbocharged 2.0-liter flat-four from the limited-edition Japan-market S208. At the same time, STI engineers significantly reinforced the bodywork and chassis, fitted bigger brakes, and added aerodynamic elements. Subaru's racing arm, Subaru Technica International (STI), started with the current Japan-market WRX STI, but put it on a weight-saving regimen that sheds some 22 pounds compared to a standard WRX STI, bringing total mass down to a claimed 3263 pounds. RA-R, by the way, stands for "Record Attempt-Racing," which is what the STI has done and continues to do in the World Rally Championship, Japan's Super GT series, and at the Nürburgring. This STI might have one of the longest, least-inspiring names Subaru has ever used, but on the road, it is unsurpassed.
You’ll want to show this ride off at shows and JDM meetups where it will get all the respect it deserves.Subaru's STI division is celebrating its 30th birthday, and what better way to commemorate such a milestone than to create the lightest, fastest, best-handling version of the WRX STI ever? That's what Subaru has done with the WRX STI Type RA-R. Despite being a WRC homologation car, Subaru actually made the interior pretty comfortable and practical for everyday driving. Not only does the interior have the right-hand steering wheel setup, the factory “red tiger” seats are a nice blast from the past. A respray of OE Subaru Black Mica looks fantastic, and the fact the body doesn’t appear to have any damage is just the cherry on top. This GC8 is rolling on the original factory wheels finished in gunmetal, which look fantastic with this color scheme. We didn’t get the turbo Imprezas of this generation in the US, but it features a little more toned-down styling than subsequent generations, especially when it comes to the hood scoop and rear wing. Thankfully this little Subie retains its rally-inspired exterior appearance, including those massive front fog lights. It also sticks turns like it’s nailed to the ground, which is why the WRX is so legendary today.
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Mated to the symmetrical all-wheel drive and a close-ratio 5-speed manual transmission, that engine really rockets this rally car forward with ferocity. Of course, at the heart of this car is the turbo EJ20G flat-four engine, which for its small size whips out a nice 230-horsepower. This all-wheel-drive, turbocharged car is a beast on pavement, dirt, and snow with the WRC pedigree to make everyone envious. It’s hard to even rival the legacy of the GC8.
Not only can you now buy this from J-Spec Auto, which is located in Virginia, the JDM car comes with a Virginia State title and has been legally imported, so you can drive it on public roads and register it in most states. After all, it was forbidden fruit since you would have to go to Japan to drive one, and that always makes a thing more tantalizing. This formerly forbidden fruit is now ready for you to drive.īack in the 1990s if you were into Japanese rally cars, you very likely lusted after something like this 1993 Subaru Impreza WRX GC8.
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