2002 Subaru Impreza WRX-STI Open Class B13 / Group A specification

Highlights

• Approximately 50 stage miles on major components since full rebuild
• Prodrive Hewland gearbox
• Built to full Open Class B13 / Group A specification
• MSA Vehicle Passport valid until 2028
• Extensive spares package included

Overview

Growing up in the 90s and 2000s, if you were a rallying fan you were either team Evo or team Impreza; red and white vs blue and gold; Makinen vs McRae. If you were on the latter team, we have no doubt you’ve been pining after an Impreza all your life to live out your WRC fantasies, and we have just the ticket for you here.

This 2002 Impreza ‘bugeye’ example has been treated to a full rebuild in recent history, including a Graham Sweet (ex-Prodrive) engine rebuild, with the rebuild being carried out to full Open Class B13 / Group A specification, making this Impreza eligible for a variety of competitions whilst also being fully road-legal; yes, you could pop to the shops in it for milk if you really wanted an excuse to do so…

Having reportedly covered less than 50 stage miles on the major components (engine, gearbox, differentials) since the aforementioned rebuild, this Impreza is reported to be in excellent mechanical health, and offers an enticing way into both on and off-road competition rallying.

History and documentation

• Registered 21 Jan 2002
• MSA Vehicle Passport valid until 12 Feb 2028
• New seats, harnesses and fire extinguishers
• Extensive spares included, interior parts, spare hoses, etc - see photos
• Numerous sets of spare wheels, part-used tyres
• Approximately 50 stage miles covered on major components (engine, gearbox, rear differential) since rebuild
• Graham Sweet-built engineCurrent MOT with no advisories expires 18 Apr 2026
• V5 present
• HPI clear with a marker for plate transfer
• London ULEZ compliant
• Note: Vehicle still registered as Blue/Black on V5 rather than white

Interior

• Stripped-out competition interior in good, lightly used condition
• Flocked green dashboard
• Quantext motorsport carbon-fibre centre dashboard centre with competition switchgear
• Motamec Evo 3 seats in virtually unused condition
• STR harnesses
• Colour-matched rollcage
• Composite passenger footrest with co-driver ‘reset’ and ‘horn’ buttons
• Roof-mounted fresh air scoop
• Carbon door cards with light wear to window switch surrounds
• Lifeline fire system and handheld extinguisher
• SPA auxiliary gauges
• Carbon rear boot bulkhead panel
• OMP steering wheel
• Hydraulic handbrake
• Prodrive in-boot bag fuel tank with twin Group A filter/pump setup
• The seller notes all Aeroquip boot hoses have been recently replaced
• No reported faults

Exterior

• The bodyshell and exterior is in generally good condition, with one or two marks as expected from a competition vehicle, alongside the usual stone chips to the exposed edges, arches and side skirts
• We note some small imperfections to the front end and lower bumper section, along with a larger abrasion across the centre of the rear bumper
• The paintwork/fibreglass on the rear wing is cracking in a number of places
• Towing eyes front/rear
• External bonnet and boot locking pins
• Low-profile carbon fibre mirrors showing some light wear
• Looking closely, it appears there is a small crack in the offside side skirt, ahead of the rear wheel
• Currently sitting on a set of excellent gold Revolution Motorsport wheels with ‘medium’ compound Kumho Ecsta tyres
• One tyre is dated 2006, one shows 2007 and one is un-dated
• Overall, a smart example of the iconic Impreza in competition form, which wears a few battle scars with pride

Mechanical

• Graham sweet-built ‘boxer 4’ turbocharged engine with extensive upgrades
• Running at approximately 320BHP
• The seller notes that all parts used at the time of rebuild (approximately 50 stage miles ago) were new, other than the inlet manifold
• Big valve cylinder heads, ported to Graham Sweets’ specifications
• Runs on Carless Hiperflo Race Fuel; High Octane Petrol / methanol.
• Tubular exhaust manifold
• Roller bearing turbo, currently running a 34mm restrictor
• Front-mounted oil cooler
• Prodrive Pectel standalone ECU, which includes launch control and anti-lag
• All-wheel drive
• 5-speed Prodrive Hewland gearbox with dog-leg first
• Gearbox fully rebuilt at Autosportif using almost all new gears
• New gold-wound centre differential
• Prodrive plated front differential
• Prodrive Pectel differential controller including handbrake release
• GKN driveshafts
• The Prodrive R180 plated limited-slip rear differential has covered circa 50 stage miles since being rebuilt
• Proflex ‘Irish tarmac spec’ damper, which has covered around 150 miles since servicing
• Bremax wiring harness, including chassis and engine harness
• Front brakes are a tarmac STI setup with tarmac Group N discs
• Rear brakes are a Compbrake setup with oversized discs, though the seller notes that an STI twin-pot setup is available
• Upgraded Samco Sport hoses
• Alloy coolant header tank
• Cold air induction kit with cone filter
• Aftermarket radiator with fan over-ride switch in cabin
• Whiteline ARB
• Strut brace
• Coilover suspension
• Reported to be in excellent mechanical condition

Summary

Stated to be a ‘winning car in the right hands’ by the seller, this competition-specification Subaru Impreza appears to have had no expense spared throughout its mechanical overhaul, including an engine rebuild by a well-regarded ex-Prodrive specialist, new safety gear and a full MSA passport which is valid until 2028, meaning you can simply jump in and race.

To arrange a viewing, click the 'Book Viewing' button located under the 'Place Bid' button. Viewings can be booked up until the day before the auction ends, after which the option will change to 'Contact Seller' for further enquiries. This seller is located in Taunton, Somerset.