2007 Subaru Impreza
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Baujahr2007
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AutomobiltypSonstige
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ChassisnummerJF1GDFKH37G068849
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Motornummer036294
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Losnummer408
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LenkungLenkung rechts
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ZustandGebraucht
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Zahl der Sitze2
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Standort
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AußenfarbeSonstige
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Antrieb2wd
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KraftstoffPetrol
Beschreibung
A very special WRX STi created in memory of Englishrally hero,Richard BurnsOnly available in Obsidian Black Pearl and limited to 320 examples320PS at 6000rpmand 450Nm at 3700rpm. 0-60 in 4.8 seconds/0-100 in 12.2 secondsBespoke 18" alloys in Dark Anthracite. Prodrive suspension/Bilsteins/Eibach springsSTI 6-speed quick shift. Bespoke bodywork, trim and 'RB' badgingPoignantly, this example was first registered to Robert Reid, Richard Burns' co-driverBrilliant as newcondition having coveredonly 1,400 milesSpare spoiler signed by many Motorsport champions and personalitiesThe late Richard Burnswas born in Reading on 17/01/1971 and became one of Britain's leading rally drivers, securing the World Championship in 2001 and scoring a total of ten world championship victories in his short career.A switch to Subaru machinery driving the WRC Impreza in 1999 meant he was finally in a positionto challenge for the title, eventually finishing second, however, the following year he became the first Englishman to lead the WRC with wins in Portugal, Kenya and Argentina, but was beaten to the title by Marcus Gronholm despite winning the final round of the championship, the Rally of Great Britain. In 2001 he finally secured the world crown, despite starting the season poorly with just three points from his first four rounds. Second places in Argentina,Cyprus and Finland, helped move him up the standings but what would become his final WRC victory in New Zealand forced him into real title contention and athird-place on home soil inthe Network Q Rally of Great Britain, was enough to secure him the championship.In 2007, Subaru UK importers IM Group produced a limited-edition Impreza in memory ofRichard Burns called the RB320 with the 320referringto the output in bhp and also the production run. Only available inObsidian Black Pearlit was an STIwith the Prodrive engine tuning package and a bespoke chassis set-up withBilstein dampers, Eibach springs and a lower ride height. Externally it could be identified by a stainless steelmesh grille, a new front lip spoiler, STI sill plates and the car sat on bespoke 18" alloys in Dark Anthracite.Fittingly. the first owner of Chassis 171 (N10 GPN) wasRobert Reid (Richard Burns co-driver) and our vendor is the car's second owner. It has only covered 1,400 miles and is in a commensurate condition having been cherished as a tribute to the much-missed RB. KT Green the Leeds-based Subaru specialists have carried out the car's only service. With the car is a new spoiler that has been signed byCarlos Sainz, Malcolm Wilson, David Richards, Petter Solberg,Stig Blomqvist, Ove Anderson, Hannu Mikkola, Colin McRae, Robert Reid, Matt Wilson, Chris Atkinson, Bjorn Waldegaard, Michelle Mouton, Marko Martin, Martin Rowe, Mark Higgins, Guy Wilks and Paddy Hopkirk. Also signed by Formula luminaries, Lewis Hamilton, Sir Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, John Surtees, David Coulthard, Damon Hill, Jenson Button and Jochen Mass. Completing the list is Carl Fogarty, Stuart Graham, Lord March, Alex Burns and Andy Green.Presentingin brand new condition this remarkable Subaruis a must for any enthusiast or collector.