Why are Subarus called 555?
For the 1993 World Rally Championship (WRC) season the Subaru team introduced a distinctive blue-with-yellow colour scheme. It was a reference to its sponsorship deal with State Express 555, a cigarette brand from British American Tobacco (BAT), and the team opted to name their competition model the 555.
Who drove the 555 Subaru?
Ari Vatanen and Colin McRae remained the primary drivers, with the season being McRae’s first complete year of World Rally Championship competition. Markku Alén, returned part-time to the team after a brief stint at Toyota in 1992, and took 4th for Subaru in Portugal.
What Subaru has the ej25?
The second generation of the EJ255 is used in the 2006-2008 WRX, the 2007+ Legacy, and the 2006+ Forester. It uses a slightly different cylinder block and cylinder heads.
Why did Subaru quit WRC?
Just 24 hours after Suzuki quit the series, Subaru cited the worldwide financial economic crisis as to why it will also not continue. David Richards, the boss of the Prodrive company that runs Subaru’s efforts in the WRC, was saddened by the decision which brings to an end a 20-year association.
Why was the Subaru Impreza 555 called the 555?
Subaru opted to call their competition model the 555 since their key sponsor was State Express 555 who manufactured cigarettes, but were forbidden to advertise under FIA guidelines. Being smaller than the Legacy it replaced, the Impreza was a more successful car.
What was the most successful year for Subaru Impreza?
The cars featured an active four-wheel drive system, incorporating an electronically-controlled front differential. The season of 1995 was the most successful for Impreza 555, with the manufacturers’ title for Subaru World Rally Team and drivers’ title for Colin McRae.
Who are the drivers of the 1993 Subaru Impreza?
Ari Vatanen and Colin McRae remained the primary drivers of the Subaru World Rally Team in the 1993 season. They finished third in manufacturer’s classification, with McRae fifth in drivers’ standings. Champions were Toyota and Juha Kankkunen. Impreza debuted at 1000 Lakes Rally in Finland, which was the 9th (of 13) round of the championship.
Where can I find a Subaru Impreza 2.5RX?
To test the waters for a full-fledged turbocharged model, Subaru showcased a turbocharged Impreza at various car shows around the country. The vehicle was named the 2.5RX and is now located in Subaru of America’s Cherry Hill, New Jersey storage facility.
