Subaru releases Impreza WRC2008 ahead of launch at Acropolis rally
by Damon Lavrinc on May 20th 2008 at 3:29PM 
Click above for a high-res gallery of the Subaru Impreza WRC2008.
Next week's Acropolis Rally in Greece will be the first event in the 2008 WRC season to feature Subaru's new rally car. The Impreza Rally WRC2008 car was originally previewed at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, but Subaru has yet to announce the final specifications of its new rally rocket. Obviously, Prodrive has had its hand in developing the new racer, but a BOS sticker indicates that Subaru will be utilizing the French outfit's dampers. Petter Solberg and Chris Atkinson will pilot the new Impreza in Greece and Prodrive head David Richards is convinced that this is "the most radically different Subaru World Rally Car in 15 years." We're looking forward to seeing how it fares next week.
Gallery: Subaru Impreza WRC2008
Gallery: 2008 Subaru WRC Concept
[Source: WRC]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Kevin 3:36PM (5/20/2008)
Except for the spoiler (yes I know it's there for a reason in this case), it looks a hell of a lot better than any of the production models. Should be interesting to see how it does.
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tankd0g 11:50PM (5/20/2008)
That's not saying much.
Jim 3:36PM (5/20/2008)
Nice..very nice
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fuzzy 3:38PM (5/20/2008)
Ha, double fender flare in the front?
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CarbonBlack 11:04PM (5/20/2008)
That is a first for me, Ive never seen that before!
steve 3:41PM (5/20/2008)
BOS suspension is where its at
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yacoub 3:53PM (5/20/2008)
I see BBS; where's the "BOS" sticker? Also I've not heard of them before - where can i learn more about how awesome they are? =)
steve 4:38PM (5/20/2008)
http://www.bos-engineering.com/
their site is a bit outdated, but still somewhat informative
Philthy 9:13AM (5/21/2008)
BOS sticker --> rear shot, c pillar.
yacoub 3:50PM (5/20/2008)
Yeah, other than the outrageous spoiler (which wouldn't be needed on the street-driven version), this is a heck of a lot better looking than the regular production model. =P
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ugg.tryptophan 3:53PM (5/20/2008)
for the first time in two years the impreza looks...awesome
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pmiddle5 3:56PM (5/20/2008)
How can it be so radically different? hmm. Curious
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Richard 7:38PM (5/20/2008)
What's the big diff?
Other than the rear spoiler, the cut backs on the front fenders and the roof scoop for cabin air how is this different than the STI available to all of us?
OK Silver stripes?!
pmiddle5 9:33PM (5/20/2008)
no no no. I wasnt saying different then the STI. In the press release it says it will be radically different then any rally car ever released
broosewee 3:59PM (5/20/2008)
Ok SWRT, no more excuses. Get on your horse again Solberg. Let's win some rallies!!!
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hoosker_doo 4:16PM (5/20/2008)
Solberg's had his run, I doubt this car will all of a sudden give him energy-legs.
I'm counting on Atkinson.
Smeagle 7:22PM (5/20/2008)
Atkinson has shown a hell of a lot of potential. With the right car he might just get to the top. Not this year though, I doubt this car will win races straight out of the box.
Richard 7:31PM (5/20/2008)
Petter, it is said, had quite a hand in designing the Impreza to make this the winner that Subie needs.
Let's hope he did well.
dresden 4:09PM (5/20/2008)
hawt.
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s3ns3 4:17PM (5/20/2008)
I bet Solberg demanded for a new car after what happened at Sardegna. It was more than ridiculous.
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