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Old 16 November 2001, 09:38 PM
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Can someone tell me the spec of the standard RB5?..What extras has it got over a normal turbo?
Old 16 November 2001, 09:53 PM
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Please , need to know quick as I am trying to buy one
Old 16 November 2001, 10:11 PM
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Taken from the SIDC website http://www.sidc.co.uk

RB5
To celebrate Richard Burns' first year in the Subaru World Rally Team, the RB5 (5 was the number Richard used during the 1999 WRC championship) was launched to critical acclaim by the press. 444 examples of this car were made available to the general public. A "WR Sport" version of the car was available at extra cost, specified at delivery time by the first owner.

Blue Steel metallic paintwork
Fully colour-coded exterior (mirrors, door handles, skirts and driving lamp covers)
Blue 'Alcantara' and suede-effect interior trim, with black 'jersey' surround on seats
Special graphite trim for the centre console
Air conditioning
Unique titanium/pewter coloured 17in, 6 spoke Speedline alloy wheels with Pirelli 'P Zero' 205/45 ZR17 tyres
PIAA front driving light conversion
Prodrive quickshift
Roof-mounted map reading lamps
RB5 side and rear decals (and also on driving light covers)
RB5 embossed carpet mats
RB5 interior-mounted, numbered plaque "Limited Edition" only 444 availabl
On the road price: £24,995

WR Sport Performance Package

Prodrive High wing (similar to the new STi 5 but with the brake light on the wing rather than boot lid)
Prodrive Performance pack, consiting of Prodrive ECU, exhaust and revised intercooler piping.
On the road price: £27,500

Old 17 November 2001, 12:31 AM
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Thanks GMT....I don't think anyone else need answer!
Old 17 November 2001, 08:48 AM
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Also has leather trimmed momo steering wheel & gear **** with red stitching PLUS remote central locking with immobiliser and additional alarm
Old 17 November 2001, 08:55 AM
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oooh oooh......... and a fixed rear bulkhead for extra rigidity (but you loose the split rear seat) and special RB5 driving light covers..........errrrr, think that's it!
Old 17 November 2001, 12:21 PM
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is the suspension or geometery any different from a standard 1999 model? does this mean my 1999 ppp scooby has the same power and handling as an rb5?
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They have the same suspension setup as the normal MY99/00 and no there is no performance difference with the PPP RB5 and a PPP MY99/00.

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Old 18 November 2001, 09:57 AM
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The WR Sport (PPPd) version also has a 'WR Sport' logo on the speedo. And of course, there should be the certificate from Prodrive.




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