Subaru Impreza WRX Turbo with Prodrive Performance Package (PPP).
WRX cars of this era are becoming fewer and fewer, ones like this with 1 owner from new are astonishingly rare.
Again, ONE OWNER from NEW, showing only 29,551 miles, and dealer fitted Performance Package with certificate dated 01-11-2003 at 1128 miles.
The literature for the WRX Performance Package by Prodrive explains the features of this rare optional package to include;
Recalibrated Engine Management System
High Flow Intercooler Hose
Stainless Steel Sports Exhaust Silencers
This combination of enhancements boost peak power to 265PS at 6,000rpm (previously 225ps at 5,600 on the standard engine).
Torque is increased by 16% to 348Nm at 3,200.
To benefit fully from the increased power this package offers it was advised to increase wheel and tyre sizes to 18", this example is fitted with OZ racing Superleggera 18" alloy wheels and all matching Goodyear Eagle F1 tyres.
Still sporting the tax disc holder in the windscreen from the supplying dealer Beechdale Subaru in Derby, this car has 11 Service stamps in the book 9 of which are from a Subaru Service Center including a cambelt change when the car was 6 years old.
Condition wise the bodywork appears straight and true with visually correct panel gaps and alignment, the front end has very few chips. The leather seated interior is very clean and comfortable, very little signs of wear on the seat panels and switch gear and the car is free from any unpleasant smells it appears to have never been abused or smoked in. The shelf behind the rear seats is intact and doesn't appear to have ever had speakers fitted. The wheels are in good all round condition with only the nearside front having some notable kerb damage, the tyres have plenty of tread however they beginning to showing early signs of ageing.
A current MOT is with the car and has 1 advisory for the underside of the car having been undersealed, it would appear that some 'future proofing' against road surface source corrosion has been mindfully performed in the past.
Out on our drive the car performed without fault, no warning lights and no odd knocks or rattle noises. The brakes and steering are wonderfully precise and a testament to the engineering and design of this performance car of that period. Gear changes were engaging and correct and the acceleration was linear and didn't stutter or fault whatsoever.
We strongly advise this car run on Shell V Power petrol, that's if used at all, as we fully expect a car of this rarity to become a collection piece and have little future use.
This car is offered to market as a private sale, you will get to meet and discuss the car directly with the private seller after we have screened interested parties.
Located in Chilwell, Nottingham and this car can be viewed strictly by prior appointment only, starting from Monday 28th October onwards.