This car is an S-series Impreza based on the featherweight Type RA Spec C, where RA stands for “Rally Applicant.” It's rather special and still considered the most radical and extreme factory-built STi (Subaru Tecnica International) to date. The suspension retained its basic MacPherson strut in the front and rear, although Subaru altered the geometry. Other main improvements to the chassis included a 120 percent increase in torsional rigidity mainly due to revisions in front subframe design. Likewise, the 20 mm (0.8 in) increase in track for the sedan also worked to aid handling, with the hatchback gaining just 5 mm (0.2 in). As Subaru had intended to homologate the sedan chassis for rallying, the decision to increase the width of the sedan-which placed it into the higher taxed number '3' division-brought added stability. ![]() To satisfy Japanese vehicle size tax regulations, the width of the hatchback increased by just 5 mm (0.2 in) to 1,695 mm (66.7 in) and therefore remaining in the limit '5' classification. Body dimensions for the sedan increased by 45 mm (1.8 in) in length, 40 mm (1.6 in) in width, and 25 mm (1.0 in) in height wheelbase increased by 5 mm (0.2 in). This version of the Impreza has gained the nickname 'Bug Eye' among Subaru enthusiasts. ![]() Despite this, the front-end styling-distinguished by ovoid headlamps-attracted significant controversy. Built on a significantly modified version of the first generationplatform, the new Impreza followed much the same formula as its predecessor, including a similarly contoured silhouette.
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