Best of Subaru Impreza WRC97-2000 tarmac action - with pure engine sounds

One of the most memorable rally cars of the WRC era - the Subaru Impreza WRC (97-2000) in action on tarmac driven by Prodrive´s factory team drivers Colin McRae, Piero Liatti, Richard Burns and Juha Kankkunen as well as numerous privateers. No retakes, no gorillas - just pure driving.

[@superdriver777]

Best-looking Subaru ever built. Hands down.

[@jimbob3971]

Bugeye is the best looking!!!

[@rezaa2173]

Yes

[@SimplyReg]

Fugly.@@jimbob3971

[@jimbob3971]

@@SimplyReg like they say you either love the bugeye or hate it, you obviously don't drive a Subaru! Peter Solberg killed it in the bugeye!!! Fact!

[@SimplyReg]

@@jimbob3971 I owned and drove a classic Impreza for 16 years - I only gave it up because I really needed a van. Missing it sorely four years later.

[@LogiVeloce]

"When in doubt, flat out." -Colin McRae

[@thefatmanoptics3287]

when in doubt go flat out

[@mykinfair]

"when in doubt BRAAAAPPPP it out" -anonomis

[@lukkruk6904]

When in doubt, play CMR 2.0 instead of FlatOut

[@twincammike8329]

And then he crash 80% of the time....

[@lukkruk6904]

Mainly that was his Focus which was mostly broken

[@unfknblvable5292]

Golden era of rallying, when cars looked and sounded cool. I have driven 4 Subarus and owned 3. Same chassis and production engines as these cars. Will drive them until the day I die!

[@seirdo8285]

Just hope it's not the death of you =D

[@miroparedi5567]

David Macadam hh

[@ThisIsMyRodrick]

Apex Seal Miner ever since 2008, WRC has gone to shit.

[@tbtstt]

The WRCars were all 2.0L. The 22B and rally car were not the same thing, the 22B was a road car designed to look like the WRCar, but the 22B was not the competition car.

[@questaebenzinah2600]

Johan Fouche 22B was a racing replica of WRC98. It was 2.200 cc for tuning and torque reason, to match better the WRC counterpart that was only 2000 cc.

[@thestrippedak]

This is why I fell in love with Subaru...

[@ilialsmallpawn4699]

Same here

[@jannadrielcervo7753]

Aren't we all Subie fans.

[@retrogamer33]

Yep me too.

[@nokia.s3350]

Yes...... I feel in love with this blue rally car too. 😄

[@bastiplays7101]

Me too

[@grandmasterplank]

Colin McRae. One of the greatest drivers of all time. So good, he had skills to spare. RIP young man.

[@csubakka79]

Don't worry that more than half of them are Burns, not Mc Rae

[@user-yo3re3wo5t]

わたしが大学生時代の夜中に偶然テレビを見ていたら、スバルがWRC３連覇した特別番組が放送されていて、そこでインプレッサのかっこよさに度胆抜かれたのは今でも鮮明に覚えています。なつかしい。（When I watched TV in the middle of the night (when I was a college student), I still vividly remember that Subaru was very strong and won the WRC for the third time in a row. I was overwhelmed by the coolness of the Impreza. ）

[@user-do1tb8bj1h]

こんな狭い所かつ大勢の人がいる中で、ものすごいスピードで走るラリーカー。流石プロですね…

[@Fisheruehevvydr]

A real driving professional and truly worthy for this car is Colin McRae rest in peace ️

[@nikres888]

本当に

[@samirdaniel2007]

I play an online car racing game, and I always use a 1998 or 2004 Subaru Wrx Sti and I simply got emotional watching this video, I swear I started to shed tears here.

[@CatCaywood]

Watching these cars slide around the hairpin is freaking awesome

[@joaocarlosrms]

I love this car. Love. The design. The wheels. Everything. Subaru Impreza and Lancer Evo will never be matched... both. Never. Ever.

[@tomahawk1556]

SUBARU WRX Impreza used to be such WRC World Champions in the 1990s & 2000s Era >>> Thank You So Much for sharing! 🌷🌿🌍💖🇯🇵

[@firstclassatlanticflyer]

Colin made me love Subaru R.I.P. Colin 1968-2007

[@m.i.a.s7634]

After all those majestic rallying years, imagine how many people were inspired to become a rally hero just by watching those perfect drifting on every tight corner

[@daveruda]

I think the Impreza WRC 1997-2000 is the best looking rally car ever. Love how it handles sounds as well...whistling and growling.

[@marutousanokinawa]

キュルキュルって音が体育館のバスケットシューズみたいでかっこいい

[@aviezek3072]

always love that boxer engine sound, the blow off sound, anti turbo lagg noise, the back fire..wow..just great.. love wrc in this era...mcrae, tommi makinen, erikson, juha, didier, carlos sainz...

[@robbiehassinger2789]

Tommi Makinen my favorite

[@aidelibrahim6379]

Tu la pasal, body sedan coupe je.. tapi mantol

[@md7999]

The iconic blue Subaru with yellow livery and gold wheels.........WOW! Could watch all day!

[@iSpyCars]

oh man I remember staying up late at night to watch rally racing on Speedvision in those days. back when most people didn't know what an Evo or Sti was and there was no Fast n Furious lol

[@theant9821]

iSpyCars ? i knew what an evo, impreza, cosworth and a gt four. by 1998, and i was born in 93. i remember king carlos throw his helmet. everyone knew about imprezas and evos when they first hit the stages.

[@carlnilssonyoung8961]

The person who invented the imprezza series should hv awarded a nobel prize.

[@bmwalpina4628]

Can't mistake this sound with any other... The legend!

[@PstRolexOgutu]

this is probably why Subaru remains my car

[@akatuksta]

RIP Colin..you made us fall in love with subies

[@CJAEY]

WRC is so meh now without Subaru and Mitsubishi...

[@CountryBoyDak]

So true

[@Guafarina]

CJAE Y I really hope they decide to go back. They just obliterate the opposition in Rally America year after year. Subaru has also been setting profit records month after month for like the past 3-4 years or something, so they should be well financially now to support a WRC team which supposedly was reason for leaving in 08 if I'm not mistaken. They are involved in different motor sports like the 24hrs Nurburgring and GT in Japan. But I think it's been long enough, FHI is strong enough to support a WRC and get back to the roots that made Subaru many of its fans.

[@narzanoa3618]

+CJAE Y I completely agree.

[@frigofflayhey5976]

i agree. thats why i stopped watching it. i dont wanna see fords i see enough of them on the road.

[@rockIIstar]

+CJAE Y without forgetting ford focus too !

[@sampartogi5771]

No wonder why Bunta choose this Subaru to be his AE86 replacement.

[@lukkruk6904]

No sh*t sherlock

[@youngrody2386]

a 22b makes sense, it can smoke newer sabarus to this day 😂

[@lukkruk6904]

Bunta's Impreza wasn't 22B... it was GC5

[@zuhardi]

because suichi shigeno is a WRC fan. if you repeatly read the manga you will notice about what exactly initialD is all about. not a wasting tires drifting shit, but actually a rally skills and technique (meanwhile keisuke skills adapting of hillclimb). shinego-senpai actually wrote a lot of explanation in the manga about rally and fujiwara skills related. dakara if you read his new mfghost manga (initialD sequel), takumi actually end up being a rally driver. but retired after he crashed due to driveshaft problem

[@lukkruk6904]

Shortly - Impreza WRX STi MeanEye form second hand

[@raymondsiewert2720]

Favorite WRC video , great audio , great driving skills !

[@user-oz9xy3mt4p]

この頃のラリーが一番好きだなー

[@georgeisaak5321]

You see Colin Mc Rae , you know its gonna be good !!! Hands down the guy was the ultimate driver , he knew his car like his palm and he was always flat out !!!! God bless his soul he taught us all what is to be a legend !!!!

[@tak_TAG]

やはりWRCには青いインプレッサが似合う。

[@Omega-ky8ur]

RIP Colin

[@Pinkyinter123]

how did he die?

[@Pinkyinter123]

Damn RIP

[@ballsack644]

Colin McRae will forever be the best, in my eyes.

[@thesilentwarrior6769]

He's a good driver but far from the best. You need to look at all the other top drivers and you will know there were much better driving before him and after him ,I do give him respect and I can say he's a good rally driver .

[@brianindublin6487]

I notice the bit difference in the handling on corners with the 22B vs the earlier 555. A pleasure to watch !

[@garybrown4952]

The 22b what an amazing looking car loved this era , McRae was a dream to watch on stages . Legend sadly missed

[@grahamhumble4805]

Having been lucky enough to see Colin at full chat in Wales. He made me want the Subaru and I bought one as a fan. The sheer speed he carried was mind blowing compared to other drivers. Truly on the limit at all times. Rallying will never see his like again

[@ollie9915]

Graham Humble trust me my dad took me when i was younger nothing else like it when colin comes steaming past will remember that for the rest of my life

[@dominickstellato4076]

Oliver Claydon I can only imagine

[@Wovel117]

no matter how many time I watch it ... i still LOVE this !! specially the 180 degree draft !!

[@user-zn5jr4lj2p]

GC8インプレッサWRC スバルの最高傑作です　軽量ボディにEJ20エンジンさらにスバルお得意のAWDこの組み合わせドンピシャです　開発陣狂気を感じます

[@EZapar]

I watched this season on the Speed channel each week as it came out. Made me fall in love with rally.

[@KDD8]

There's nothing better than an awd drift in a subaru 22b.

[@nokia.s3350]

The first favorited car in my life since childhood and never changed after these years. Along with Lancer Evo V and VI.

[@mkyalvrz7860]

Ahh this takes me back 🥺 best looking Subaru in the timeline, I feel so old now lol

[@Joshua_N-A]

22b is unique, it's coupe. Subaru needs to make another coupe. Had McRae still alive, he would've blasting the boxer down the touge. Seeing rally races on the tarmac is refreshing.

[@richardlopezno6274]

Mi época favorita, uno de mis autos favoritos, en mis circuitos favoritos, asfalto, Montecarlo, San Remo, Córcega, Catalunya, Portugal...que buenos recuerdos!!!

[@farmkumayuki6133]

このインプが一番カッコいいよな〜

[@user-dw4ug1qg2j]

アクエルザール それなー

[@user-gg4zp3ji3f]

アクエルザール わかりみが深い！

[@kidaitakahiro8747]

そーなんですっ！！

[@adamsilver4568]

I will learn Japanese.

[@user-tj9jy7ws2e]

Adam Silver He said. "This imprezza is the coolest of all models."

[@logisticssupervisor4461]

saw this on recommendation vids, and gotta say, really appreciate the old rally racing with Subaru. I own a Subaru myself and really enjoy my Wrx Impreza! Neat vids!

[@debukikuchi]

I had a GC8 STI before. Light weight and high power,size was so compact. It was so fun driving Impreza.

[@spartaotano1906]

OMG that sounds. long live the old Subaru.

[@zichen5223]

McRae and Burns the craziest duo! I got to see them and their subaru impreza in China 96!

[@alexfarinelli7135]

Wow good old memory...love that turbo/engine sound...love that car :)

[@CarlosSantos-gc8uy]

You still here One of the best rally drivers ever from my heart i miss you guy from Carlos Portugal

[@rinslukasse9366]

There is no car like the older imprezas!!

[@bastyanmaximiliano502]

Is the 22b version

[@joseramondelatorre6500]

Maravillosos años y espectacular conducción vehículos etc ,jamás volveremos a ver coches así

[@olafgurke4699]

This Sound. Those hairpins. Such style. Much wow. One day I'll drive (and own) one of These, fav car for ever.

[@debuis]

Never forget you, Colin !!!!! Great Video,thank you.

[@Imperialismusic]

Strange, i didn't think youtube allowed porn to be uploaded:)

[@MegaSeventy4]

***** This is porn for my ears

[@ThePaulz80]

KZbin admin got tripping

[@PhoenixRotaryEngine]

水平対抗エンジン、不等長エキゾーストマニホールドから「高回転しか使いませんよ」ってな感じの 直管エキゾーストパイプサウンドが炸裂！

[@CT37BN]

The best looking Subaru Impreza of them all and most memorable rally car/drivers'/co-drivers' team up.

[@marcoubaudi2640]

Un Vero Pilota di Rally... tecnica e velocità allo stesso tempo! Rimarrà per sempre nell'Olimpo dei più grandi.

[@sirgilly2858]

Even now 2019 the GC8 Classic Impreza still the best looking Subaru that they've made end of an era..

[@kwakka636]

Bought an Impreza turbo after watching the rally car, Subaru’s ethos was “ win on the Sunday , customer buys one on the Monday “

[@salongoedmondmpungu2928]

I love the confidence of the spectators remaining calm near the track that the Subaru won't likely do something stupid. And the Subaru obediently remains planted as it screams and gracefully drifts in the corner. Oh my, car porn isn't worthy without a Subaru

[@reynoldsmanion3479]

by far my favorite rally car

[@guillermorivero9910]

El auto más lindo en la historia del rally mundial sin dudas 👍👌👌

[@youngtusk]

Colin McRae. Legendary driver in a legendary car. R.I.P.

[@yvansmith8732]

Must have been amazing seeing these models in action!

[@rc4sti]

This is the best rally car ever.

[@thirstingknowledge]

awesome driving! The hairpin turns are negotiated with such precise maneuvers!

[@whesselton]

Amazing! I wish Subaru would bring back the 2 door! The 2015 WRX is hideous!

[@stalertchik]

Sounds terrible too

[@ShadowFalcon]

I dunno about that. The front of the 2015 WRX looks cool. But I agree. It'd look even better on a 22B style coupe.

[@ballsack644]

Agree. When I look at it, it just doesn't have the trademark Subaru look. Also, I test drove one and it felt completely different, even from the 2013. It saddens me.

[@vichparu07]

if anything it looks like a Legacy

[@eugenegutierrez5106]

Damn.., this car is so planted to the ground. I’ve owned Subaru’s and I never look back with other competitors out there.

[@ubikennotbi7521]

The way Colin powerslide and entering the corner, drifting and all, is so perfect and truly amazing to watch. Without the doubt, this is ART of driving.

[@swamplife3148]

Man talk about pressure. Any miscalculation and you could end up killing a whole bunch of people.

[@wordsshackles441]

Those perfect proportions, what a beauty.

[@gianlucap1935]

Thanks a lot for all the videos, mate. Great channel. :)

[@leepatrick2616]

The reason I Love impreza's and colin will always be my biggest hero. Big respect to his family and especially his dad for letting him follow in his rallying footsteps. X

[@toratora2380]

タイヤが凄いなって思ったわ。 動力伝達し、地面に張り付く。タイヤって凄い

[@tomozz947]

ドライバーよりもギャラリーが命知らずに見えます

[@user-py8vr5ui6c]

これこそ本当の人を魅了するドリフト、ドライビングテクニック！

[@armin6242]

I remember how everyone, even the girls, in my grade played WRC on the PS2 back in primary school... that's where I fell in love with the iconic Blue and Yellow Subie

[@user-bx1wu3xl3y]

ラリーはスバル！ＷＲＣ復活希望⤴ でもってインプレッサ！

[@freakysnuke2571]

This video made me appreciate how good the subaru impreza implementation in dirt rally actually is. Sliding around the hairpins feels exactly like it looks like in this video in the game.

[@tonyritchie797]

An Amazing Driver Colin McRae, Drove hard all the time always putting in. Second to none with his silky skills, always drove the things like he stole it!!

[@tonnykristie]

A beautiful art of driving...what a legend..CMR

[@soaringbeyond]

R.I.P- Race In Paradise. Colin McRae The Greatest Ever. God Bless bigman👍

[@richardfinnigan180]

Here here !

[@ebr4ins]

Heaven recruited him

[@SteveStevenson]

Awesome video!

[@SteveStevenson]

The spectators are nuts, so many, so close!

[@soundslikeaplan841]

This is one of the reasons why I drive a Subaru!

[@DAVID-zr1fz]

Quel plaisir de voir ce style de pilotage !!!!

[@RedlineR24]

RIP Colin McRae :(

[@ADAKAR83]

2:56 ! HOŁEK ! This is how I remember rallys in 90's A group and WRC ... golden years of modern era

[@liamblack8621]

Gives me goosebumps and big smile watching this

[@sparrowinarmor]

Aww, that GC8 chassis is so gorgeous...I wish I'll lay my hands on one of those one day!

[@luckstream404]

サーキットとはスピードレンジが違うとは言え あんなに近くにギャラリーが大勢居る公道をドリフト、カウンターで駆け抜ける 超絶テクとタフな精神力‼

[@greysays8847]

Colin styled subaru. Tommi styled evos

[@lukkruk6904]

That's why i don't like Marlboro

[@billbo485]

Love this Subaru. Super pilots and super car!

[@kirilllllirik]

Как же мне нравилась эта машина, когда я был маленьким) По телевизору в выходные показывали ралли и я ташился когда видел синюю Субару)))

[@adamxiong5643]

Honestly would love to attend one one of these races

[@ricardo777746]

Championships dont tell the truth...Colin MacRae is the best driver all of time with the biggest legacy....And this Subaru is the car of my dreams.

[@racebends]

+ricardo777746 Are you kidding me? Colin never won the championship? WOW!! You are absolutely right with the truth. Colin was the most exciting personality in rally racing , but maby not the best , he was worth every penny and more Subaru ever spent on him for sure.

[@suggon]

+racebends Win it or bin it.

[@maciejmaciex819]

+racebends He won his one and only World Championship in 1995. Could have been more, but still, it's better than nothing.

[@theant9821]

he was one of my favourites but I would have to give the best title to Juha kankunen, there is more to making the best rally driver than just being fast and spectacular (maybe the best over a single stage but not the entire season, not without good fortune), like mcrae and vatanen were.

[@classic7376]

+The ANT after macrae's retirement, wrc isn't the same sport. And probably will be not the same. That says everything. You are right, he wasn't the most successful and constant (I believe this 'title' belongs to makkinen , not kankunen or Loeb, for differents reasons) but the feeling of being in front of macrae driving was the most magic ever in wrc. On my eyes he is the best...

[@hwy-5877]

Outstanding!! Thank you for the great video!! 👍 GC8's are awesome!!

[@vikramm1726]

Thanks a lot. . The first 2.5mins are excellent

[@herihao797]

Awesome. Legend!!!!

[@user-ly5kp3ht3k]

この動画は22Bを好きになるには充分すぎるな

[@josephfranzen5626]

Growing up there was a guy in my town who founded ECS in Windsor Locks CT. He started with a 2.5RS and an EJ20 swap and it’s become such a popular platform they actually offer a kit so to speak to swap in the newer 25 and 6 speed. I’ve owned one and it was one of the funniest cars I’ve ever owned. Not very practical but so much grip and power in a tiny 2 door.

[@mcgounfinlay4949]

By far best looking subaru love this car one of the most iconic cars of rallying and we can thank Collin Mcrae for that i fell in love with this type of subaru and rallying because of him... "If in doubt flat out" rallying isn't the same without this car and him.

[@redcomet-0805]

やっぱ、555のブルーが一番格好いいな！

[@user-dx8ld9wd7e]

red comet 本当に！激アツ

[@superthotfire3522]

ヒーローの証みたいな感じするよね

[@natto4346]

本当にかっこいい！たまらないですね