Subaru Impreza 2016 WRX STi SpecC Type RA

This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Race Retro 2026 Collectors' Cars on Saturday the 21st of February, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG. , The 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi RAR represents the most focused and strippedback evolution of the GDchassis STi. Developed by Subaru Tecnica International, production was limited to just 300 examples, all supplied to the Japanese domestic market. Conceived as a lightweight, highperformance special, the RAR was engineered with driving engagement firmly at the forefront rather than comfort or convenience.This was not a cosmetic special edition, but a purposebuilt, homologationstyle model aimed at enthusiasts seeking mechanical purity and sharp, roadgoing performance with its RAR designation Record Attempt Racing accurately reflecting its motorsportled brief.Powered by the 2litre EJ207 turbocharged flatfour engine, the RAR produces 320PS at 6,400rpm and 318Nm of torque with a twinscroll, ballbearing turbocharger and lightweight, low backpressure exhaust contributing to its sharp throttle response and high revving nature. Power is delivered through a 6speed, closeratio manual gearbox and Subaru's symmetrical allwheel drive system, which incorporates a Driver Controlled Centre Differential (DCCD) alongside mechanical limitedslip differentials at both the front and rear. The chassis was significantly enhanced with STituned Bilstein dampers, reinforced subframes, uprated coil springs and thicker stabiliser bars. Braking is handled by Brembo sixpiston front and twopiston rear callipers, with stopping power matched to the cars dynamic capabilities and it features lightweight 18" forged alloy wheels helping keep the curb weight down to approximately 1,390kg.The interior was stripped out and designed for functionality with Recaro bucket seats and an STibranded Momo steering wheel underscoring the car's purpose. To save weight, the model was not fitted with a sunroof and airconditioning was offered only as a deleteoption feature.Offered here is a remarkably wellpreserved example of the 2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi RAR, sourced directly from Japan in 2016 by a respected and highly experienced Subaru specialist on behalf of a private collector. Manufactured in 2006, finished in Pure White (51E), this example had clearly been well maintained and remained largely unmodified prior to export.Upon arrival in the UK, the car underwent a full inspection and was correctly UKregistered, allocated the registration number KO56 RXW, however, it now wears a modelspecific private registration, WR06 RAR, which will remain with the vehicle and forms part of the sale.Accompanied by a substantial and well documented history file, the RARs record supports consistent and careful maintenance, as well as verifying the mileage from new. The overall condition is exceptional throughout, reflecting both the quality of its original preservation and the level of care it has received since.This is a highly capable modern classic performance car, offering an increasingly rare blend of mechanical purity and driver engagement. From cold start to warmup and full boost, the experience is unmistakably analogue, the engine note, turbo spool and mechanical differentials delivering genuine driver involvement.The RAR is widely regarded as the finest handling version of the GDplatform STi and, as the final lightweight, analoguefocused STi of its generation, it is now considered the definitive collectorgrade model within the Subaru performance lineage.