A very juicy first generation Subaru Impreza, seen on a tuning show in Beijing, China. It looks just stunning, pained in fiery red with a black bonnet and roof, darkened windows, gold wheels, and a fat STi intercooler hiding behind the bumper.
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The first generation Impreza as made from 1992 until 2000. It came in four-door sedan and five-door hatchback form. The hatchback went under various names, depending on the market. It was called either hatchback, or wagon, or touring.
Our red Beijing Impreza however seems to be based on the North American variant of the hatchback, which was called the Subaru Impreza Outback. The Outback was available with 1.8 and 2.2 liter four-cylinder petrol engines, mated to a five-speed manual ‘box.
Extra wide arches cover the extra wide rear wheel, painted in gold and armed with pink spikes.
The interior was sexed up with a Recaro seat for the driver, complete with Takata (from the airbags) seat belts. Stereo system is not original. The panel around the gear lever seems non-standard as well, and there is an intriguing pink button under the stereo. What does that do..? Likely a boost of some sort.
Sadly, the good Suub’ stood alone on the tarmac, without any owner in sight, so I couldn’t find out more information about the car.
The black license plate is a fake. The enormous pipe is certainly real.
The pink STi badge on the grille is borrowed from the JDM Impreza. In any way; a fantastic looking car. Many more Subaru soon! I just keep seeing the damn things, it’s like they are following me all over the place.
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