The Subaru Impreza RB5

The RB5 was available in the UK from April 1999, and was built to celebrate Richard Burns returning to the Subaru WRC team.

Limited to 444 models, the car was named after the Richard Burn's car number in the WRC. This particular model Impreza was available to buy in Blue Steel Metalic with 17" Speedline alloy wheels, and could be purchased with the optional WR-Sport package, which added, amongst other things, a Prodrive re-mapped ECU, and tweaked exhaust.

The RB5, like all previous UK special edition models, was based on the 4-door saloon Impreza bodyshell.

View photographs of the Subaru Impreza RB5

The full specification of the RB5 is as follows:

1. Blue steel metallic body colour
2. Fully colour-coded exterior
3. Blue 'Alcantara' and suede-effect interior trim
4. Special graphite trim for the centre console
5. Air Conditioning
6. 'Speedline' 17in, 6 spoke, alloy wheels
7. PIAA front driving light conversion
8. Prodrive quick shift
9. Roof-mounted map reading lamps
10. RB5 side and rear decals
11. RB5 embossed carpet mats
12. RB5 Number Plaque

In addition to the standard Subaru Impreza RB5, you could specify the car with the WR Performance Package, which added the following items:

1. Prodrive Wing
2. New ECU
3. New Exhaust
4. New Air Filter
5. Upgraded Intercooler Pipes

Further information about the RB5 can be found on the Official RB5 Owners Club website.