Impreza Models 1.8GL with 2-l-Turbo (1993) Prodrive (1994) McRae (1995) Catalunya (1996) Terzo (1997) 22B Type-UK (1998) RB5 (1999) Prodrive WR Sport (1999) P1 (2000) WRX UK300 (2001) WRX STi WR1 "Solberg Edition" (2004) Type25 (2004) (unofficial Model) WRX 300 (2005) WRX STi Type UK (2005 & 06) WRX STi Spec D (2006) Type25 (2006) (unofficial Model) WRX Type UK (2006) RB320 (2007)

P1 (2000) Throughout 1999, there were strong rumours that the UK market was at long last going to receive a Japanese specification Impreza, with improved levels of overall performance. A two door white Impreza Turbo running on 17 inch gold alloys and Prodrive number plates had been spotted several times. September 22nd 1999, Autocar magazine run a scoop showing this very same white car, along with a glowing write-up, and an estimated price tag of £30k. Despite having a few inconsistencies (eg 2.2 litre engine with 350bhp!), the article answered many of the questions enthusiasts across the country had been asking for many weeks. The white car was actually a prototype for the forthcoming UK spec Impreza supercar. Based on the 2 door Impreza body shell (but without the wide arches of the 22B)., the car had been developed by Prodrive during the previous year in conjunction with Fuji Heavy Industries and Subaru Tecnica International in Japan. It had been designed from day 1 to be Subaru UK’s response to both ‘grey imports’ and the phenomenal Mitsubishi EVO 6, which had been receiving rave reviews all year long. "Shock Subaru Announcement - New UK Spec 280 PS Impreza Turbo" was the title of the press release, which ran to a full 9 pages. This car was to be called the Prodrive P1 (Prodrive One), would have the full 280PS (276bhp) of the Japanese spec cars and carried a full 3 year warranty with support from all Subaru UK dealers. This astonishing car had been painstakingly developed, and not only met all requirements necessary for full European Type Approval, but also set class-leading standards for both ride and handling. The main features of the car are as follows: 2 Door Saloon Body Available exclusively in Sonic Blue, similar to the WRC cars, and the same as the 22B 280PS engine, with an estimated 260 lb/ft of torque Top speed of 155mph, 0-60 in 4.6 seconds Special Hella driving lamps Specially Designed "Titanium" 10-spoke O.Z. 17 x 7 alloy wheels High Ratio Steering Rack Ventilated front and rear brakes Shorter throw "Quickshift" gearchange 4 Channel ABS brakes Rear wiper Specially designed aerodynamically superior front and rear spoilers Category 1 alarm/immobiliser, and RAC Trackstar tracking system Air Conditioning A production run of 1,000 cars was eventually produced, and there were some delays in getting the earlier cars to customers, following production problems with some of the parts fitted here in the UK.