| Soon after the adoption of the new
regulations for the World Rally Championships in 1997, Subaru boldly
entered their Impreza WRC. That well-balanced machine was equipped with
a powerful horizontally opposed 4 cylinder turbo engine, and secured
that year's Manufacturers Title. In the following years, various
improvements were made to the car in accordance with changes in the
production model. The 2001 Impreza adopted a four-door sedan body and
first showed itself at the season opener, the Monte Carlo Rally. The
unique appearance of the car was highlighted by small compound
headlights, spoiler attached to the extreme rear and blister-style
fenders. The engine underwent extensive tuning in an effort to boost
responsiveness, and major progress was made in regards to electronic
control of the semi-automatic transmission and front, center, and rear
differential gearing. Subaru's ace driver, Richard Burns, was
accompanied by Markko Martin, Petter Solberg, and Toshihiro Arai. |
Scale: 1/24, overall length: 183.5mm, overall width: 75mm. 
