2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI Spec C RA-R 1 of 300

2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi Spec C Type RA-R — 1 of 300 (JDM)

A rare chance to acquire Subaru Tecnica International’s ultimate GDB-chassis road car: the Spec C Type RA-R, limited to just 300 examples for Japan. Powered by the EJ20 2.0-litre turbo (factory 320 PS/432 Nm) with a close-ratio 6-speed manual and DCCD all-wheel drive, the RA-R received an STI sport ECU, a larger twin-scroll ball-bearing turbo and revised intake/exhaust for sharper response. Chassis upgrades include pillow-ball suspension links, reinforced stabilisers/springs/dampers, special Brembo monoblock 6-pot front / 4-pot rear brakes and 18-inch lightweight wheels on 235/40R18 tyres — engineered for precision and track-ready braking.

Key details

Mileage: 111,500 km (approx. 69,300 miles)

Transmission: 6-speed manual gearbox

MOT: Valid to July 2026

HPI: Clear

Ownership: 1 UK owner (personal import in 2019)

Rarity: Limited to 300 units worldwide (JDM) — a sought-after collector’s model

Model highlights (factory RA-R specification)

EJ20 2.0-litre turbo rated at 320 PS and 432 Nm (factory figures)

STI sport ECU, uprated twin-scroll turbo, strengthened intake ducting

Pillow-ball suspension joints; reinforced springs/dampers/anti-roll bars

Brembo monoblock 6-pot front / 4-pot rear brakes with unique grooved discs

18-inch lightweight wheels with 235/40R18 tyres

Kerb weight quoted at 1,390 kg; claimed 0–60 mph 4.5s (period data)

Service & maintenance history

Feb 2020: Major service carried out by FBtuning (Richard) including replacement of CV Boot kit

Apr 2021: New Okada Projects plasma coilpacks fitted & oil change

Jul 2022: Oil change

Jul 2023: Oil change

Jul 2024: Oil change

Provenance & notes

Imported by me in 2019 and kept in the UK since.

HPI clear; MOT to July 2026.

Increasingly difficult to find in original RA-R specification; values have trended strongly on these limited-run STI models.

Serious enquiries only, please. Rare opportunity to buy a genuine RA-R — ideal for a discerning Subaru collector or driver who appreciates a homologation-bred STI with factory-engineered chassis, brakes and powertrain upgrades.

Car location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.