How Subaru Became a World Rally Championship Icon

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[@MillerMachineWorks]

Good stuff, now I know why 2 of my kids just bought wrx's

[@Chuckfinlee432]

Study the engines so you'll know why they'll be sitting

[@MillerMachineWorks]

@@Chuckfinlee432 yeah just pulled the second engine tonight, at least they made them quick to swap

[@Kentworlds]

Hi thas cool 😎 I had also of Japanese cars being a car enthusiast. I also bought the Subaru WRC STI Prodrive drive back in 2005, i nearly bought the Mitsubishi Evo and Skyline R34 which of i didnt buy the R34 which was only 23k them days that car is now about 150k plus now. Subaru was the only car that i crashed due to another drivers error cutting across me. Since then i gone through about 18 cars like 4 type Rs all the way up to FK8 which was modified to 450bhp, Lotus Club R models modded had in the past 350z, 370z nissans etc... basically what i am trying to say in the long run was to this day i have that love for the subaru as it was ahead of its time along with Mitsubishi and Nissan. 😊😊😊

[@Hygix_]

​@@Kentworldsyou should upload the footage of you doing that,i would love to see it

[@AB-these-handles-are-stupid]

@@MillerMachineWorksthat’s cool you helped out versus the yelling and beating I would have gotten. More guys need to support their kids interests like you do.

[@LatheWerks]

I've had 2 WRB Subarus, a 2004 WRX and now a 2007 Forester, and I converted both to STi 6-speeds with Brembos. I think I'm a fan for life.

[@patrickrofl1248]

the forester sti is I think the best SUV :D

[@djblc2201]

Great video mate. It’s painful being a Subaru fan sometimes. That 2006 season watching Solberg struggle and the eventual withdrawal from WRC was a defeat. Also as a GH Hatch owner myself to hear how bad they were sucks. (Fast and Furious 6 makes up for it) but it’s a history like no other and like you say it still continues today where none of our contemporaries from that time can say they are still doing what Subaru does today. Thanks

[@carswithsepp]

Thank you!

[@jamespostle6894]

recently watched the snodrift rally in michigan. Tons of fun watching subaru compete in rally.

[@DropkickNation]

Great video, well made. Small correction tho: 10:00 Mäkinen won his titles in 96-99, not 95-98. 95 was Colin's championship year. ;)

[@carswithsepp]

Thanks for that! I knew something had to be off haha

[@ondraspendlik9759]

His car also wasn't called the Lancer Evo WRC. While Subaru and all other manufacturers switched to building the cars to the new World Rally Car rule set from 1997, Mitsubishi continued to follow the Group A regulations (because they were not forced to switch to the new philosophy). Therefore, the car was just called the Lancer Evolution (insert number here). Makinen took his titles in the Evo 3, Evo 4, Evo 5 and Evo 6. Mitsubishi then finally switched to the World Rally Car rule set in 2001 or 2002 (not sure which of the two), upon which they actually named the new car Lancer Evo WRC.

[@WWE2KUNIVERSEELITE]

Petter Solberg's 2003 run is still to this day my favorite wrc win ever.

[@Dexter037S4]

It's insane how if British American Tobacco didn't sponsor Subaru, the color we'd have today would be World Rally Pink.

[@kexcz8276]

What, really?

[@AntilleanConfederation]

Nah. Likely white with pink to symbolize the cherry blossoms.

[@alterglobo]

Nice work. There is no mention of the modifications for the WRC homolgation from Group A in 1997, though. Subaru and Mitsubishi should be lauded for continuing to produce commercial cars closely resembling and being the mechanical base and platform for the competition cars. Peugeot, Citroën, Skoda, Volkswagen, Ford and Hyundai continued to produce WRC prototypes, which, however, beared no relation with any production model (essentially keeping a shell look from an unrelated FWD model) while Subaru and Mitsubishi always run with their base AWD, same engine layout, three differentials and essentially same basic suspension layout. The current Toyota Yaris GR would be an equivalent car had the regulation not changed to Rallye1.

[@patrickrofl1248]

Amen...you are so right. What Subaru and Mitsubishi did / "had" to do is so different to these days...a bit unfair. But that makes the wrx sti and evo so special these days...not many ppl would understand

[@kexcz8276]

Always loved Subaru, especially the newer Imprezas, and my favorite of them all- the Bugeye from 2001! :3 Also love the colours and livery, that simply became the no.1 most recognized in really (I am sure this is true for almost anybody). Did not like much the 5s, but then the stars were absolutely shining! Great video my friend, and Mitsubishi would be awesome too! 😃

[@caimano55]

What an amazing video! Thank you for this great content!

[@maxbroke7054]

Probably the best video out there about Subarus rally history. Keep it up

[@carswithsepp]

Thanks man! I appreciate it

[@MrSterling314]

Great video! You convey information clearly and concisely. Great job with summarizing the seasons along with changes to both the cars as well as behind the scenes of the Team itself. Makes me really wanna build my bugeye wagon into a rally wagon!

[@carswithsepp]

Thank you for your comment! Research + film + edit is around 30ish hours for me (granted I'm not the fastest at editing) so I appreciate comments like yours to confirm it was worth it! I'm a sucker for wagons, especially fast ones! Stay tuned :)

[@toddalcock6879]

Funny how Subaru leaves WRC but the WRX is still a top seller and fan boy car; A lot of the others have disappeared. WRC is now basically 3 manufacturers, such a shame for a really cool motorsport.... btw you forgot one awesome Subaru driver - Possum Bourne!!!

[@jennyhoffmann3054]

Your videos are great, I learn so much about Subaru because of them and it shows me how awesome those cars are, thank you :))

[@carswithsepp]

Thanks Jenny! I’m happy to hear that :)

[@ducktheseraph]

Absolutely loved this video, man. I hope you follow through with an Evo video!

[@guideoblea6582]

Your content just keeps getting better! This video was very enojoyable to watch. Looking forward to more subie content.

[@carswithsepp]

Thanks man! Stay tuned

[@stevenlamkin551]

My favorite Subaru the hatchback 😍

[@Lewis0709]

Enjoyed that. Well done. I have my third WRX now; a 2017 STI. Still only producing 300bhp but a great car to drive.

[@montikore]

Fantastic video, definitely subbing

[@HuevoSTi]

Great video 💪🏼🔥

[@johnwalker4251]

Excellent recap of Subarau’s WRC history, nicely done bro.

[@matitarey]

Love your content bro! A big hug from Chile ❤

[@carswithsepp]

I appreciate it! :)

[@MangySquirrel]

all jokes aside, good video, mate

[@blueman912]

This video was super well done, got a good format going and I can see you going far!

[@carswithsepp]

Thank you!

[@deadwillytv6528]

most underrated youtuber. enjoy watching the vids bro

[@carswithsepp]

Thanks bro! I’m glad you enjoy it. Stay tuned 👍

[@ronnieboucherthecrystalcraftsm]

Possum Bourne = 1983 what a driver winning with subaru in new zealand !

[@ricusmate]

You're mixing up facts and footage from group A and WRC. Showing late WRC engine while talking early Group A. Talking about Tommi's wins being in Lancer WRC while 95,96 were Group A.

[@araphis]

Good production keep it up!

[@carswithsepp]

Thanks man !

[@devinversteegen2038]

David Higgins raced in wrc I think is 2017 with a almost stock sti

[@blooter6360]

I’ve had 4 wrxs in 20 year Pribably the best handling cars I’ve ever driven !! Dry Rain Snow Love them Well 3 turbo 2000s And a wrx

[@SpaceHCowboy]

Where i grew up in Scotland and the car community i ran with, i had the pleasure of meeting Jimmy and Alan McRae a couple of times. And even had then fun of getting to watch Colin setup his car a couple of times in the countryside at the bottom of my road.

[@StevenLamkin-yz2rd]

Gotta love Subaru nothing is better than Subaru 😏

[@BaddaBigBoom]

Proud owner of a low mileage UK spec WRX STI from 2003 with the Prodrive performance package, number plate: S***WRT 🙂 love driving the twisty country lanes of rural Surrey. Thumbs up.

[@w.c.skincare3951]

If Colin had not been flying so crazy. He might still be with us to this day! Unfortunately he taught us a very good lesson in death. RIP Colin McRae!!🏁🏁🏁 "When in doubt flat out"

[@ms8ff153]

Is it not, If in doubt, go flat out

[@j20sti]

All I gotta say is I Love my Subaru STI

[@troyandrade435]

Well I bought a Legacy, so I think that says enough snout how Subaru's rally history influenced me! Love these cars man!

[@dayn233]

God i miss subaru 2008 WRC rally car it was such a beauty 😍

[@Holanduzo]

8:48 what season? the car debuted in 1993 and you then jumped directly to 1995

[@AB-these-handles-are-stupid]

Would have liked to see something about McRae’s passing. That affected the entire sport. Edit: great documentary though. Kept on topic and clearly communicated everything that lead you to your objective. Good stuff!

[@YouTubeCensorsAndSuppresses]

For real how do you leave that out?!

[@anthonyt219]

Flying is just much more dangerous than driving IMO. At those heights nobody can survive. I wish Colin realized that but knowing him, he loved the thrills. Can't stop him.

[@Holanduzo]

The intercooler was already placed in the front grill in the last evolution of the 2 door coupe Impreza: the S6 P2000, because the 2001 S7 just took everything from the S6 and placed in it.

[@Alex-cn9uj]

3:06 Subaru put its name on the map too in group b.

[@razzor4708]

Long Live the Bluebaru!

[@MangySquirrel]

Is that short for Seppuku? I might be watching too much Shogun.

[@Holanduzo]

12:29 Burns abandoned because the prop shaft broke, not because of that slide, wich eventualy he escaped from.

[@connorrayton9351]

My dream car

[@bottledwaterprod]

WRC just isn't as interesting anymore without rivalries like Subaru vs Mitsubishi. More manufacturers need to join to make it what it used to be. It seems to be going well for Hyundai. Maybe it could boost sales for others as well.

[@athanusmutua3210]

Can you do videos of the Rauno Altonen and why he never won the Safari rally

[@pilotamurorei]

That famous blue color is called Sonic Blue Maica.

[@Holanduzo]

15:13 he was replaced by Hirvonen because they signed back Burns 2004, but he was ill due to a brain tumor.

[@admiralspee3880]

Bruh forgot the rally Australia podium on 1987 by Possum Bourne

[@Holanduzo]

11:15, oh, Markko Martin must be remenbering you...

[@Manysdugjohn]

6"57 for nurburgring is insane. GT3 RS has a record of 6"49.

[@jacobmeadows2940]

Sounds like a kid reading a book report

[@user-fh2cw9mi5y]

Chris Atkinson has a big part to play in their downfall, the guy was hopeless and brought nothing to the team apart from cash

[@anthonyt219]

He seems like a tool especially with his statements

[@joshbates6274]

Is it really a "fall" when you forced the entire competition to turn to small hatch backs to have a solid chance at beating you but you kept to the style? Just saying haha. At least Subaru give you very close to WRC package off the shelf where as the others are complete not available from the shelf packages.

[@callumfreebairn8082]

rally champion

[@Holanduzo]

8:36 at that period those cars reached 400 hp

[@mustangdiaz]

Love the video but you got Makinens run of championships wrong. McRae won in 95, Makinen won 96 to 99 not 95 to 98.

[@buss1205]

fun fact the X in WRX doesnt actually stand for anything, its just there for whatever you want to make the car into.

[@-redtango]

X stands for the mathematical unknown

[@SakuraMunsta2]

Where's the S5 and S6 models? 😢

[@f-u-nkyf-u-ntime]

Their legacy (arf arf) far outstrips Ford, Peugeot, and Citroën in terms of brand awareness for rally success. Mitsubishi come closest to that. I think it's because none of those other 3 sold cars that directly tapped into their rally success as Subaru did with the Imprezza WRX and Mitsubishi with the Evo. Seems odd when you think that, from a manufacturers point of view, rallying is all about brand awareness and sales.

[@BooSTI17]

My sti go burbleburble

[@Verdekiwi]

thank you for the video, very clear and very good recap! Now, can somebody explain why english speaker cannot pronunce subAru correctly? is not suburu. is subaru. repeat after me. subAAAAAAAAAAAAAru.

[@dorianleclair7390]

Well Subaru Rally is at least still alive in the us rally championship.

[@Holanduzo]

9:58 youre just lying, in 95 won McRae, and in 96, 97, 98, and 99 won Makkinen, but he never won the 95 season. its clear you didnt do your homework for this video after so many mistakes.

[@bravo2zero796]

Fair play, for a yank your clued up 👌

[@carswithsepp]

Canadian but close enough ahaha!

[@bravo2zero796]

@carswithsepp Oh I'm very sorry, My mistake. Don't say close enough I would be deeply offended don't settle for being called a yank. That explains why your clued up then haha .. keep it up great content 👌

[@RobHTech]

Ya but with VSC, Subie is still winning in US ARA championships.

[@gegegenokitaro]

In Japan That blue is known for disgusting nerd blue. Kimo ota blue. I'm serious.

[@thumpertorque_]

20:53

[@KreskizKi]

I think your videos would benefit if you tried to talk a little bit faster

[@Dickusification]

It's the perfect speed. Not fast talking bla bla bla like many others

[@websiteowns]

While I enjoy the series from Subaru USA in the ARA it is quite embarassing seeing such a legacy brand wasting their potential in what could be seen as a national championship, heck Brandon Semenuk seem to be the only driver who was done all the ARA events... I would much rather see them back in the WRC or atleast battle Skoda in WRC2

[@jasoncornell1481]

I will only drive Subaru

[@samsgarage5917]

Poosho

[@JayElement13]

The evo will always be on top of the sti

[@burnpitcav1519]

Rally died when the FIA became political and not about the pursuit of perfection. Nope that wasn’t in 2024 either, it happened during the late Schumacher era. You could tell they wanted events to be corporate, drivers to be corporate and racing was last. Racing became about aero and not about driving. It became too safe, qualify on pole and go through the motions. The FIA is going through what all entertainment industry is going through. People are leaving but corporations are still pumping money into it for tax reasons etc. it’s not a fan driven sport anymore and the bill is coming due. Boomers are about to reap the rewards of 40 plus years of toxicity

[@siviunative5241]

Subaru didn't adapt

[@branislavradulovic9301]

Wrc today is not so exciting like under 2010s

[@Holanduzo]

9:13, McRae was just a brainless driver, Sainz has more victores and 1 more tittle, and even at Citroen they elected Sainz instead of the brainless driver for 2004. It is quite noticeable you didnt live the group A era, McRae was well known for being a crasher, a throw to trash champioships, he only became a legen just because of videogames, and there were a big rumour even covered by the press at that time that Richards ordered mechanics to boost down Sainz's car for Rac 95.

[@Dickusification]

I like your delivery and the content. Well done