I have only seen a few of these around, and I hear you chaps talking about them, but what are they? how do they differ from a WRX? is it xosmetics or engine differences too?

Regards

Dave

 

see http://www.rb5oc.co.uk/ for everything you need to know.

Steve

 

From IWOC:-The fourth UK special edition was released called the RB5 to celebrate Richard Burns joining the Subaru WRC Team. Why 5? His car number he is driving in the World Rally Champonship is 5. The official Subaru UK Press Release is available here.

Specification :-


Blue steel metalic body colour (colour code 86F which is "cool" grey on the STi imports)
Fully colour-coded exterior (i.e. door mirrors, door handles, side skirts, front & rear under-spoilers, driving lamp covers)
Blue 'Alcantara' and suede-effect interior trim, with black 'jersey' surround on seats
Special graphite trim for the centre console
Air con
Special 'Speedline' 17in, 6 spoke, alloy wheels in 'pewter' colour with Pirelli 'P Zero' 205/45 ZR17 tyres
PIAA front driving light conversion for the fog lights
Prodrive quickshift
Roof-mounted map reading lamps
Special, RB5 side and rear decals (and also on driving light covers)
Special, RB5 embossed carpet mats
Special, RB5 interior-mounted, numbered plaque "Limited Edition" only 444 available!
Price on the road £24,995 excluding the WR Sport package.

 

http://www.iwoc.co.uk
http://www.sidc.co.uk/faq.htm#1.3