Subaru Impreza WRX STI

To commemorate the World Rally Championship (WRC) Drivers’ Championship title won by Petter Solberg in 2003, Subaru launched a special, limited-edition WRX STI V-Limited exclusively for the Japanese market.
A total of 555 units were produced.
The car being sold is number 551.

The V-limited includes, among other things:
– twin-scroll turbocharger,
– modified adjustable suspension tuned by Toshihiro Arai (a Japanese WRC driver),
– even shorter Quick Steering STi steering ratio (13.0:1),
– center differential with DCCD in auto mode,
– front and rear SURETRAC LSD differentials,
– factory xenon headlights,
– Roof Vent, which is an air intake on the roof, characteristic of limited STI versions,
– factory-tinted rear windows,
– a plate with the serial number 551/555 engraved,
– a commemorative keychain in an aluminum case with the number 551 and engraved signature of Petter Solberg along with the model name.

Besides the limited features mentioned above, we have the iconic and robust 2.0 engine, water spray for the intercooler, additional gauges: boost pressure, oil temperature, oil pressure.

The car had one owner from new.
First registration 04.2004.
Additionally, the car is in WRC Rally Japan replica specification, visually resembling the Subaru with which Petter Solberg won the World Championship (bumpers, side skirts, spoilers, carbon mirrors, decals, etc.)

Mechanically, the car is fully original, the only modification being a sport air filter HKS (the original is left in the trunk).
The owner installed a remote start system with a turbo timer.
The car still has the factory speed limiter set to 180 km/h.

The car comes with full documentation (manuals, service history).

After import, the car underwent a thorough inspection.
Fluids, oil, and as a precaution, a complete timing belt and serpentine belts were replaced.
The car is considered like new by the service.
The entire body has original paint.