1998 Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan

Description

Subaru’s Impreza WRX was the undoubted cult car of the 1990s. Launched in 1993, the WRX redefined the compact sports sedan (and hatch) market and allowed its manufacturer to secure a glorious run of victories in the World Rally Championship.
The combination of all-wheel drive, turbocharging and a horizontally opposed engine set it aside from all would-be rivals. The WRX was released locally in sedan and hatch form during the first quarter of 1994 at the bargain basement price of $39,990. With 155kW from its 2.0-litre turbo engine, the lightweight Subey embarrassed every HSV V8-powered offering on performance and could equal the Porsche 911 and BMW M3 in the standing 400-metre sprint. The earliest cars had rather cheap trim and the facelift for 1997 brought a much more attractive interior design, complete with rally-style bucket seats trimmed in very dark navy with contrasting red as well as fashionable white-faced instruments. For MY99 (second half 1998 production), 16-inch wheels were introduced.