Description
Ultra rare, Concourse "Bug-eye" Impreza WRX STi Prodrive Performance! Ltd Edition model (only 300 ever produced) Sold with Full Service History. Timing Belt change at 40,000 miles. Rolling road tested at 343 Bhp. Rust free. Original Pro drive forged alloys available (fee negotiable) Built between 2000-2002 these pre facelift Bug Eye'd cars as they are known and due to their very low production numbers are very sought after. Built on a significantly modified version of the first generation platform, the new Impreza followed much the same formula as its predecessor, including a similarly contoured silhouette. Despite this, the front-end styling distinguished by ovoid headlamps attracted significant controversy. This version of the Impreza has gained the nickname 'Bug Eye' among Subaru enthusiasts. Body dimensions for the saloon increased by 45 mm (1.8 in) in length, 40 mm (1.6 in) in width, and 25 mm (1.0 in) in height; wheelbase increased by 5 mm (0.2 in). To satisfy Japanese vehicle size tax regulations, the width of the hatchback increased by just 5 mm (0.2 in) to 1,695 mm (66.7 in) and therefore remaining in the limit "5" classification. As Subaru had intended to homologate the saloon chassis for rallying, the decision to increase the width of the saloon which placed it into the higher taxed number "3" division brought added stability. Likewise, the 20 mm (0.8 in) increase in track for the saloon also worked to aid handling, with the hatchback gaining just 5 mm (0.2 in). Other main improvements to the chassis included a 120 percent increase in torsional rigidity; mainly due to revisions in front subframe design. The suspension retained its basic MacPherson strut in the front and rear, although Subaru altered the geometry. Vehicle registered: 25/04/2002. Next MOT due 12/04/2025, Blue, 5+ owners, £22,750