A couple of days ago we told you that the guys at Prodrive were up to something big , right? To keep us guessing, they also released a teaser showing a side view of a model. But to add to the suspense, they also revealed a product name : Prodrive P25 . At first glance, it didn't seem like much, but looking back, things changed. And we liked the result…
So much so, that it only took us a second to realize that this mysterious Prodrive P25 was the legendary 1997 Subaru Impreza WRX . There couldn't be anything else, since the design lines of the original model and those of the teaser were identical. So now that they've officially revealed their plans, all the fans are salivating. The reason? Well, keep reading, because it's sure to give you a heart attack—a big one at that…
Only 25 units of the Prodrive P25 will be manufactured and all of them will exceed 400 horsepower...
As you can see in the sketch they've released, the Prodrive P25 is a reinterpretation of the '97 Impreza WRX and the 22B . In fact, it's the same model, but with a series of aesthetic and technical changes to make it more appealing. For example, at the front you'll see the large, low fog lights from the 22B and side mirrors similar to those of the rally car. The problem is that this is just a drawing, and the final details aren't always reliable…
However, the wheels are multi-spoke Prodrive rims , which, for this occasion, are finished in the classic bronze color. Details of the interior are scarce, as the brand has yet to release any images. As for the mechanics, the P25 is equipped with a 2,5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine producing over 400 hp . Power is managed by a 6-speed semi-automatic transmission with paddle shifters.
Furthermore, due to the extensive use of carbon fiber, it will have a very lightweight chassis. And here a question arises: Is Prodrive building the P25 from scratch, or is it receiving support from Subaru? For now, it's unknown, but they have indicated that they will only produce 25 units at an undisclosed price . According to David Richards, president of Prodrive…
“ The original Impreza 22B is considered the most iconic Subaru and is highly sought after . We wanted to improve upon everything that made that car so special by applying the latest technology to create our own modern interpretation of a car that has secured its place in automotive history.”
However, to learn all the details, you'll have to wait for the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June. In any case, if you can't wait, you can reserve yours now and hopefully get your hands on it before the end of the year. That's quite something…
Source – Prodrive
