How much does a GC8 cost?

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Today, a good-condition GC8 WRX typically costs $15,000-$20,000 on a site like Cars & Bids or Bring a Trailer. STi models are on the higher end of that range. Type RA/R and V-Limited models are more expensive, but you can still find ones in the $25,000-$35,000 range.

Why are WRX always blue?

It’s the WRC colour theme of Subaru. Every official Subaru World Rally Team car was WR Blue with gold wheels and gold/yellow “swoosh”. Reason is the sponsorship of State Express 555, a cigarette brand popular in asia.

Is a GC8 a WRX?

The Subaru GC8 is the classic WRX Meaneye Subaru Impreza turbo sedan, often referred to as the “GC.” Production of GC8 models began in 1992 and continued until the final examples rolled out of the showroom in 2000, building an incredible history along the way.

Is a GC8 a 22B?

A real 22B is very different from a stock GC8 Subaru Impreza WRX STi. The first-gen Subaru Impreza WRX STi is already significantly upgraded over the ‘standard’ GC8 WRX. Besides more power and torque, the GC8 STi’s handbuilt version of the EJ20 has forged pistons, polished ports, and lighter valvetrain components.

How much is a first gen WRX worth?

A: The average price of a Subaru Impreza WRX – 1st Gen is $11,057.

How much is a 1998 Subaru WRX worth?

1998 Subaru Impreza WRX (awd) Pricing and Spec Configurations. Interested in a Subaru Impreza? You could expect to pay $3,000 – 5,170 based on third party pricing data.

Why Subaru is blue and gold?

The livery came about after Subaru struck a sponsorship deal with the 555 tobacco company. Thus, the cars were painted in a dark shade of blue with the yellow 555 logo on the sides and hood. Ari Vatanen and Colin McRae were the team’s full-season drivers, this being McRae’s first full WRC season.

How long has the WRX been around?

The Subaru WRX. It was the original turbocharged “pocket rocket” when launched in Japan in 1992 and since then, the Subaru WRX has become a global phenomenon. The three letters WRX, stand for World Rally Experimental, and marked a serious assault by Subaru on the World of Rallying.

Are gc8 WRX reliable?

So the fact that GC8s, like all Subarus, can be very reliable when maintained as meticulously as they need to be and left in largely stock condition is definitely a selling-point, as is the fact that they can be driven everyday, but the same goes for a lot of cars so it’s not that which makes it so special.

Why are Subarus called Scooby?

it’s a general name for any subaru, subarus are called subies that then becomes scooby, someone decieded to do this and it caught on with other people simple as that.

What does 22B stand for?

It is a special edition of the WRX that has the wide body work of the 1998 Impreza WRC rally car, as well as special 2.2 L engine, brakes, and suspension. Only a few were made. At the time, the title sponsor of Subaru was 555 cigarettes, and 22B translates to ‘555’ in hex.

Is WRX a JDM?

Dubbed WRX S4, the JDM-only variant promises 25 more Nm (18 more pound-feet) from a 2.4-liter boxer. Rated at 275 ps (271 horsepower) and 375 Nm (277 pound-feet), the Japanese sibling is offered with a continuously variable transmission.

What does WRX mean?

World Rally Experimental

The three letters WRX, stand for World Rally Experimental, and marked a serious assault by Subaru on the World of Rallying.

How much is a 22B STi?

This particular Impreza 22B STi has been listed online by Silverstone Auctions and is expected to sell for between £100,000 ($120,000) and £120,000 ($144,000). That’s a lot of money for a Subaru Impreza but as anyone with knowledge about the car will tell you, the 22B STi is far from a normal Impreza.

Is a 2004 WRX AWD?

Is 2004 Subaru Impreza (GD) 2.0 WRX AWD All Wheel Drive (AWD)? Yes, the 2004 Subaru Impreza (GD) 2.0 WRX AWD is All Wheel Drive (AWD).

What is the paint code for World Rally blue?

K7X
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What is WRX stand for?

Is the WRX or STI faster?

Out of the box, the WRX hits 0-60 in 5.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 145 mph, while the STI hits 0-60 in 4.8 seconds with an electrically limited top speed of 155 mph. These stats are the base figures as we all know that majority of Subaru WRX drivers do not leave their vehicles stock by any means.

Do WRX break down a lot?

If you have a WRX and you push the motor hard then yes they will break down a lot. That is true with a lot of vehicles on the road though. If you keep your motor relatively close to stock and drive the vehicle without pushing it then there should be no major problems with them.

How long do WRX engines last?

This legendary engine was essential for rally race wins and is famous for its distinguishable growl. Drivers have reported that the boxer four-cylinder can last up to 250,000 miles with proper care. On the other hand, pushing your WRX past its limits could wear out the engine at only 60,000 miles.

What is short for Subaru?

For what it’s worth, I always say Suby.

What is a Subaru sometimes called?

Subaru gets its name from the Pleiades star cluster, sometimes called the “seven sisters.” Of the seven, six stars can be seen with the naked eye.

What does 555 mean in Subaru?

The Subaru World Rally Team (SWRT) was Subaru’s World Rally Championship (WRC) team. It used a distinctive blue with yellow colour scheme that is a throwback to the sponsorship deal with State Express 555, a BAT cigarette brand popular in Asia.

What does STI and WRX stand for?

WRX STi stands for “World Rally Cross / Subaru Technica International” – WRX being “World Rally Cross” and STI being “Subaru Technica International”

Is WRX better than STI?

The main difference between the Subaru WRX and the WRX STI is the STI is a more powerful, performance-focused version of the car than the standard WRX. The 2021 Subaru WRX STI develops 290 horsepower and 310 lb. -ft. of torque from its 2.5-liter engine, compared to 258 horsepower and 268 lb.