This was actually one of the reasons I first really got into Subarus like four years ago. But the thought about owning one was never put into my mind. These things were not sold in the U.S. and were like $200,000. At least not until the WRX came out. This is basically a streetable rally car in wich only 400 were made.

So my question is does anybody here own one? Has anyone driven one or been in one? Seen one?



Link to some Specs.http://www.j-garage.com/411011.htm

 

They actually were affordable as supercars go. I think they were the equivalent of $40K US. Not sure though. I do remember they were a lot cheaper than the M3 it was most compared to. You are right though, they never imported them to the US.

 

oh yeah about the price, I didn't specify what currency. So yeah you are right about price. sorry.

 

Last time I seen one for sale the price on it was 5million4hundred thousand yen. There is also one on base. You cannot mistake it for any other Rex. Totally beautiful!!

 

They were not 200,000 man thats Ferrari territory!!

 

You all are very close. I actually have a magazine that is printed in japan for wrx enthuseist. the b22 is a limited edition of 400-500 made. And none of those made it to this side of the ocean. I think there were a handful sold in the u.k. on the grey market. the b22 is close to the sti r/a ( rally altered) edition. The way you can tell it is a b22 is the fenders are more flared out than the original gc8. The fog lights are little different( can't remember, I have to look later) the engine is 2.2 liters and the rear wing is adjustable. And there are couple more monor things that you can notice. It is claimed to have 280 hp. But I am sure, like the GT-R it is way detuned. As you know the manufacturer and the government has a gentleman's agreement not to produce a car that can produce more than 280 hp. And I do own a jdm GC8 sti from japan. It is the first edition. I will post gain on the magazine articale when I find it.