lloydee

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Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I'm not that clued up on Classics, more a newage fan myself

Anyway, have always thought that the RB5 is an STI underneath, but after reading something it appears not.
Is the RB5 basically a WRX with PPP and a makeover (grey paint, foglights, etc etc)

myblackwrx

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RB5 is UK car
PPP was an extra

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

RB5 Owners Club Website

lloydee

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Sorry, what i meant was, is it just a standard uk turbo underneath or an sti

joey_turbo

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standard uk underneath, with a Prodrive PErmformance Pack, but also a special edition.

EddScott

Its one of the better UK special editions to have. Personally I'm not sure I like the colour. I have been thinking about getting one.

I believe the colour is because Subaru gave RB a grey STI as its been on here before and is that grey colour.

lloydee

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Cool. Thx for clearing it up.
Dunno why, but always thought the RB5 was a dressed up STI

rossi_p

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As per myblackwrx post... PPP wasn't standard on the RB5. It was a cost extra, the same as all UK Turbos.

215bhp from the factory.

There are loads of RB5's without PPP or WR pack.

It is merely a limited batch with different different trim/paint.

STi only applied to JDM models up to V6.

joey_turbo

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Oh right all the info I've read says it was a UK car with PPP. But I don't normally pay attention to these various guides, think it was parkers, as they are too generic on model info.

rossi_p

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No worries .

Evo have done the same in their 'The Knowledge' where a RB5 is listed as a PPP next to a standard UK Turbo.

joey_turbo

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yeah, I probably picked it up there too.