2001 Subaru Impreza WRX
Engine built and tuned by Scoobyclinic

Registration No: Y423 PUR
Chassis No: JF1GDAKD31G008627
MOT: September 2026

• In current enthusiast ownership since 2016
• Fully forged 2.1 engine built and tuned by Scoobyclinic with ACL main bearings and big ends, STI 5/6 heads and 38 Garrett turbocharger
• Extensively enhanced throughout including an upgraded exhaust, suspension, differential, brakes, and much more!
• Said to be running around 390bhp with 411ft lbs of torque

Now in its fifth generation, the Impreza has been a staple of the Subaru range since 1992. The second generation ‘New Age’ cars introduced in 2000 were larger than their predecessors and notable for their ‘bugeye’ headlights. The WRX (World Rally eXperimental) version was a performance derivative developed from the specification of the company’s works competition cars, the rally-inspired technology of which included a turbocharged four-cylinder boxer engine, five-speed manual gearbox, four-wheel drive, stiffened suspension and vented disc brakes. The power output was some 215bhp, which was sufficient for the car to achieve a 0-60mph time of 6.4 seconds and a top speed of over 140mph. Subaru’s success on the world rally stage has made the cars a go-to option for performance drivers – the British contingent being especially inspired by Colin McRae’s World Rally Championship victory of 1995.

Imprezas were quick cars out of the box, but they could be made quicker, and this is a very good example of what can be achieved. In the present ownership since 2016, it has received a litany of upgrades and is now said to produce 390bhp and 411ft lbs of torque. The engine has been thoroughly tuned by the Scoobyclinic, who have installed one of their 2.1 fully-forged engines (stroked to increase displacement from two to 2.1 litres). The modified engine uses ACL main and big-end bearings, STi 5/6 heads, and a Garrett 38 turbocharger. The six-speed manual transmission and matching back axle have come from a 2004 Impreza.

Other upgrades include STi injectors, a K&N air filter, a Mishimoto top-mount intercooler, a 3in Miltek exhaust with 5in Cobra backbox, and Tein lowering springs. The interior is mostly original but for the Momo steering wheel and half-bucket front seats, while the exterior presents in its original Midnight Blue, in which it was resprayed in 2019. Bronze 17in Rota Grid wheels and Marelli headlights complete the package. For security, a Clifford alarm system has been installed.

Post-modifications, the Impreza has been well-maintained. It has had its brake lines renewed and new tyres, sills and front arches were fitted in 2024. The vendor deems the car "very good" in all areas.

For more information, please contact:
Paul Cheetham
paul.cheetham@handh.co.uk
07538 667452