LEGENDARY 555 hp Subaru Impreza 22B🤯!! // Nürburgring

[@birelboy1]

All I can say is wow wow wow. Driving the holy grail of Impreza on the ring such a treat to see. No other Subaru is going to top this. Nice to see what the car does with these power figures. Your old one has also being fitted with an 2.35 engine now, but with a Garrett gt30 instead of gt35 when you had it. Should make 50hp less than this one hopefully. Also mad respect to the owner for taking passengers, let you drive and enjoying the ride also. What a legend he is.

[@mgcharoudin]

^For everyone else reading this, this is the new owner of my old GC8 chassis🥹

[@BLVCKPEPPER4K]

Not even the Gymkhana car?😅😅😅

[@teaajay]

making me jealous i didnt get a red one instead jesus it looks good 😭🤣

[@theo9436]

What a car! That engine is just the icing on the cake.

[@grimreaperkarting1122]

Bro u drove my dream car how i would have wat a legend and can i just say a massive thank u to the owner that took some balls to let u drive it like u did so hat off to the owner wat an absolute legend 🙌 😊

[@BullyBoxer]

Can we please get a round of applause for this owner and his car ! What a car owned by a total gentleman .👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@EvoraGT430]

Look how good that Exe-TC suspension is! For those who don't know them, they made Sebastian Loeb's WRC-winning car's suspension......9 WRC titles!

[@wongyumichael]

I would have the same reaction if i own that car

[@ksawiprod9140]

@@EvoraGT430 yup the car didnt even completely compress at 140 mph at 7:25 where all cars do

[@matehermann7641]

Its fun to see the owner's face transforming from scared and worried as hell to complete satisfaction and happiness 😆Great lap! 🚀

[@LionBlu2000]

This one is tuned to the craziness, 550hp

[@johnnygeorgopoulos4072]

Imagine his face if it was dry out 😅 I don't think he knew who Misha was, he was just a great guy who seen someone who knew the ins and outs of his car and was clearly enamoured over seeing it.... and said "you want to go for a lap?" Tell you what though, he's a true owner, keeps his vehicle pristine, proper mods (except sizing up the Compomotives to get better tires lol), and drives the damn thing.... more owners should be like him

[@rongarage9532]

The highest satisfaction and happiness moment... when owner set the handbrake 17:30 😂

[@wassilia1234]

​@@LionBlu2000 Misha had 800 I think in his time attack build

[@_Bryant.R]

Thought you were going to do an Estate impression coming out of adenau. 😅🤘

[@izzieb]

Is this the owner of Duke Vudeo, Peter Duke? Not only is it a legendary car, but a legendary owner. One of the best producers of motorsport videos back in the day and still involved in the Isle of Man TT (which his father was a 6 time winner of).

[@mgcharoudin]

Yes!

[@Sweet_Zombie_Cheezuz]

Wow! This man is responsible for some of the best car videos ever... 😎

[@Itsallfun3000]

Wow!!!

[@Darkseb22t]

Duke Ftw!

[@singlecams]

Wow !

[@module79l28]

When a turbocharged engine revs all the way to 8000rpm, you know it's a race-bred engine. 🙂

[@PurgatoryVLM]

underrated comment.

[@RatchetMonkey]

The standard JDM blobs/hawks rev to over 8k standard. Great cars, miss mine

[@ricepony33]

2.5 crank at 8k too…

[@Infinityl33t]

8250 redline on GC8 STis

[@coopsnz1]

my 99 sti does or up to 2005 in southern hempishere had ej207 blob eye

[@grey-god]

Man for a car as old as a 22b it keeps up with just about any other modern car with ease. Just a testament to how well built they were.

[@_monti142]

and fast

[@cosmincristea9275]

Well people dont use them at most time attack ans hill climb for no reason one of the best 4wd system if not the best ever somewhat light for a turbo 4wd car very tunable great chasis theyre prty much top 5 consumer cars that u dont need to do serious body and aero changes to go fast on any kind of road/track along with the evo's

[@jimtaylor431]

555hp and a rally bred chassis will help with that, regardless of age!

[@discgolflife]

That motor isn't exactly stock lol. The original 22b out of the factory had 276 hp.

[@possibly8180]

​@@discgolflifegrain-of-salt figure at best, manufacturers were sandbagging the hell out of these things by the mid-90s.

[@Ben-id3op]

The power from 100mph to 150mph is mad. Picks up so fast.

[@alexrex20]

almost seemed like the speedometer was off. the quiet exhaust note didn't help with the illusion of speed either. but then the rapid catching up and passing of all the cars confirmed the speedometer is accurate. this thing is a weapon.

[@motwhom3230]

@@alexrex20 looked like it was pulling in kmph holy shit

[@conwa23]

Yeah it's off! ​@@alexrex20

[@revengefullobster4524]

My 2015 STi has similar power but definitely doesn't go like this one. This thing is a rocket!

[@N4CR]

@@alexrex20 Yeah well when you have ~450-550hp in something under 1.3t it's going to do that xD It and my ls3 s2000 have similar or better power to weight than a c7 z06, then throw in the braking/mid corner speed, awd traction in the 22b... going to move.

[@TheMilenkata]

That Subie is really cool. I'm glad that it's not parked in some garage for collectors money and it's properly used.

[@EvoraGT430]

Look how good that Exe-TC suspension is! For those who don't know them, they made Sebastian Loeb's WRC-winning car's suspension......9 WRC titles!

[@TheMilenkata]

@@EvoraGT430 just installed CMR 4. I'm going to remember some :P

[@lancelaprarie6128]

100%

[@martindunning364]

Misha Watching you get so excited about a 22b just makes me Smile!! That’s what’s great about you !! You have not let anything get to your head ,all the Fame the money success and your still like us all a big kid at heart that loves Cars !! You have driven everything and still appreciate Cars like this , I also had a GC8 20 years ago loved and still love them !! Thank you for the great content, i’m now disabled and can’t Do things like this anymore but being able to watch your content keeps me going on the Darker days 🙏

[@mgcharoudin]

Thank you and I am happy my content brings light into your life

[@MrToonfish]

22B is 555 in hexadecimal ! 555 was the cigarettes sponsor and as you can't advertise for cigarettes anymore, they convert 555 in hexadecimal hence the 22B !

[@RobGibraltar]

came here to say this

[@TerryRussell]

I have the old 555 world racing stickers all over my kayak, boat number 555, goes with my blue GC8's numberplate 'AD 555', and I haven't been called out for supporting ciggies yet :P

[@Ferrari255GTO]

And 555 blue mica is the car's colour

[@albertkelly7129]

haha so its got nothing to do with being a 2.2L with Bilstein?

[@jaydee9086]

Subi guys are nerds!

[@36hunters]

I love how the i30N at 10:22 was too arrogant to pull over thinking he’d pull away from the Scooby.. in his dreams.

[@SlowKawa640]

I think its one of those rentals. People new on the ring forget to look in their mirrors

[@CoyoteRoadRunner]

@@SlowKawa640 yes its a rental. but i dont understand this braking everytime.

[@SlowKawa640]

@@CoyoteRoadRunner they are uncomfortable with people driving that close

[@Nobody14576]

I noticed that too :) . Then it was time to put him in the rear view mirror....

[@ScottishLandmarks-qn9rl]

What a treat this must have been. And a real gentleman the owner is. Great to see someone so forthcoming with a car like that and happy to do laps.

[@Buck3366]

If you ever watched motorsports videos over the years on VHS and DVD then the chances are this fella was responsible for it . Duke Video was awesome and I spent many hours watching their stuff.

[@bertrandmetrailler2208]

10:24 nasty move by that Hyundai !!

[@giorgos1996PC]

yea i mean why brake lol that was dangerous

[@krisl2838]

I thought the same thing, he braked and barely gave him any room to pass. Dangerous.

[@ignacio532]

This ass should be banned from the Ring. 😡

[@BeansGummy]

He brake checked. Should be banned for that one

[@babisotonggg]

pretty sure the lane he is going to kinda wet, he give his signal already it's just that Misha didn't wanna wait

[@bondmcnugget]

Finally an owner who truly appreciates the car. Rather than keeping it locked away collecting dust, he builds the car to his own taste, makes it better and enjoys it. This is a true car enthusiast. What an awesome man and machine.

[@Leotheleprachaun]

Wellyeah, owner is Peter Duke from Duke Video. Most the awesome 90s car videos were by him. He still has a giant hand in the Isle of Man TT stuff too.

[@5jj2001]

Don’t know where to begin with this . The fact that you have driven the most exotic cars in the world and still love a Subaru has made you one of the greats . Absolutely love the 22B and to get the chance to see one actually on the tarmac being driven hard is now my favourite episode you have done . Can’t believe it . Happy that you got to drive an all time great car !!

[@all-flat-engines]

I had a 97 STI Type R Limited (the regular non-flaired fender 2dr GC8 version), not a day goes by I don't think about it and regret selling it.

[@legacy2.5gx55]

100% relatebale. A friend of mine owns one and i driven it a few times. Phanstastic car

[@johnpoulter]

It's so good to see these older legends. Much of the new stuff is soulless. Great drive and really nice owner chap👍

[@bondmcnugget]

I found it too, new ones are faster but it's missing something. Everything looks the same but behind the hype it is still missing something.

[@bane2]

The joy from both of you really came through in this video. The sound, the power delivery, the handling... What a car!

[@rileygibson1452]

that was pretty epic, it really pulls in the higher revs, sounds great, well balanced handling and brakes. Top notch!

[@panderalexander]

I've seen you drive so many expensive and cars but this is by far the best video I've seen to date, what a legendary car I'd never have thought you'd drive on the Ring.

[@RCMarty]

The perfect Impreza !!! The 22B with this particular engine in it make it a perfect Impreza power to weight wise, great sound, great cornering... Makes me miss my Impreza RS so much !!!!

[@12345678939218]

This man has the courage to admire, going to the track with such rarity is difficult, imagine if he is unlucky and someone hits him, imagine the difficulty of making an arrangement according to the specifications of the body or chassis. What a legend this car is. Thanks for sharing Misha.

[@DevHrytsan]

7:50 Owner: "...a little bit of... tipping" Misha: "yeah." Owner: "unless you want it to drift" Misha: "NO😐" 🤣

[@doaSkid69]

A little bit of diff... Pushed center diff controller more top front bias I assume DccD can split power from something like 30-70 too 60-40 and can lock the diffs 😅 Wish I had DccD

[@telafonic]

"A little bit of tip in".

[@scott-wright]

I just commented the same thing, without seeing this! haha

[@BFE08STI]

@@doaSkid69 40/60 - 50/50. And it can only lock the center diff.

[@JonathanVaucher]

Absolute hit of a video ! Totally epic Misha on the Nurb with a mythical 22B... I was secretely hoping for this vid for over a year now !

[@jinx20001]

incredible lap and the owner is a credit to humanity. wonderful to see you really give the car some but respect it enough to take care of it the best you can.

[@Lordddiesel]

It’s nice to see someone who drives every car you can think of to still get excited over them. You could hear how excited misha was and we all have that kid in us

[@Lordddiesel]

Fastest car I’ve ever experienced was a turbo 2000 which had a 2.2 lump in it with a huge precision turbo 🫣 will never lose my love for Subarus with how that made me feel when I was a kid in the back holding on for dear life ❤

[@JoedT]

I will always love Subaru, no matter what else I drive! Sadly had to part ways with my Impreza last year since other things in life take priority. Thank you for uploading this lap, Misha. And also thank you to the owner for sharing his pride and joy with others! ❤

[@drotegu6]

What an amazing car. A time capsule. So the 22B was stroked to 2.35 and is putting out 550hp at the crank, I'm guessing it was a full rebuild rods and pistons? 450whp is a lot for a car like that but the power delivery was so smooth is seemed perfect. And the owner was spot on for that car, first and only owner, amazing! Great video!

[@junit7590]

Yes would have had to be new Rods at least without knowing much about this particular build, hadn't heard of it before as 2.2 blocks are so relatively rare. I'd only previously heard of destroking an ej25 by putting the ej20 crank into it to get to 2.35L. This seemed a pretty great combo to get that cc.

[@FastJapaneseCars]

Scoobyclinic built it.

[@rideshareog]

The reverence and respect shown, never taching it out. Real class. Love for his beloved machine.

[@stevecarter5084]

Great lap, 2 legends for the price of one! Good that both of you have an excitement for the 22B and it keeps returning to the best track 🎉🎉

[@Anomalous_Bosch]

That's a $500-600k car. Amazing car. Amazing owner. Nice one, Misha!

[@Anomalous_Bosch]

​@@lemcakes32422Does it not have the original engine? I missed the very beginning of the video. Is it a different engine or a modified build of the engine that came with the car? Doesn't really matter as I would agree with you. Unless a correct unmodded engine was sitting in the guy's garage. Still, though, a massive dollar car.

[@MidnightMotion_Racing]

@@Anomalous_Bosch Stock 22B block, but it’s been modified. Is basically what he said

[@Anomalous_Bosch]

@@MidnightMotion_Racing Ah! Righto. Thanks.

[@CorradoRacer]

This thing is just sweet, no doubts. Power delivery handling , weight, definition of smile per miles. I can see why they won so many title in wrc. PERFECT BALANCE CAR. Well done

[@simoned1978]

When I worked at a Ford garage in the 90’s a customer had his escort Cosworth in for some work, whilst it was in he came to visit us in his brand new 22b streets ahead of most things of the day

[@bamboosho0t]

22B is THE Holy Grail of Subaru models. ❤ What a find!

[@AnthonyPosi]

That 100+mph pick up is freakin crazy.

[@stoneeh]

Sweet engine, and nice handling imo 👌 I guess it was a "do meet your heroes" moment 😁

[@jasoncook1276]

Yeah, totally, I agree 😊

[@Skreamies]

This'll go down as a legendary video! I love how he literally asks if anyone wants to go in just sharing the fun haha

[@jakejohal6672]

Duke VHS made my early childhood. All the group B videos. Years before KZbin.

[@jeffduncan02]

This is the best lap of yours I've watched. Yes I'm a biased Subie owner. I need to watch a second time just to count the number of overtakes.

[@mayorofthenonsense]

I remember in the late 90's and early 2000's, when Subaru was still dominating in the WRC, the 22B was everybody's dream car, mine included.

[@oliverlarsen6768]

I have an old Dukevideo GTR movie laying around somewhere and watching it always takes me back to when i was growing up as a kid i used to watch that all the time. It has the legendary bit with Dirk Schoysman driving a really fast R34 on the ring.

[@Dickie_B]

Awesome dvd I’m gonna find mine out now!! 😂😂👍

[@seantyler9306]

that thing sounds like a dream and it’s effortlessly quick what an honor it would be to drive a 22b one day

[@themossinator]

I absolutely love this video, a true gentleman to let his car be driven around the ring, great job Misha 👍

[@derekwhittle1885]

What a car. Makes all the right noises. I had the Impreza P1 and took that around several times. This is on another level.

[@AnthonyMunyi]

Man... This was absolutely mega. Thank you.

[@Carbon_]

When that engine is between 6k and 8k it sounds so nice, amazing car, amazing owner.

[@johncreedon7847]

Such a sweet tune on that motor. What an engine. Pulls so well

[@paulmichael3844]

More of a evo fan but the 22B is my favourite Subaru and watching this owner share this with us is great

[@mr2cqql]

The owner should be joy that his car can do what he is probably afraid of pushing. Such of joy for both of you and the viewers.

[@jm4life85]

The owner is Peter Duke. Old group b rally driver. He isn’t afraid to push that car

[@cappacinocappa]

Respect to the gents at 4:08 for telling Misha to take a ride, seeing how excited he was

[@MarJov]

What a beauty, what an amazing owner, what a complete, perfect video! Thank you Misha for these epic videos, that was awesome!

[@karan--singh]

This drive was an absolute treat! I can see how much the owner loves his car and the fact that he trusts you with it shows that he's willing to share the love of the Subie with fellow car enthusiasts too! Fantastic video!

[@DCohen06]

I'm an EVO fan, but the 22B is legendary!

[@h490Qmqwl]

Omg. Smiled the whole time. It was made for these corners. How amazing to feel it as a passenger as well. You can tell the owner was worried on some of those corners, but that's the beauty of Subie's, they provide a lot of confidence as long as you're in control. Amazing car and great lap.

[@SergejGrabun]

This is the best lap of this year

[@alexrex20]

it's definitely up there. i really like the video of Kevin Estre driving the GT3 RS but as far as Mischa driving, this is definitely top 3. my other favorite is the Civic hatch chasing another Civic hatch

[@SergejGrabun]

@@alexrex20 the Civic duo was v entertaining! Proper send fun by boys

[@KramerWells]

Misha just got my 4 door gc8 here in the states and i love it! Had all the US spec models and man the rhd wrx chassis is night and day. Dreams do come true

[@steflat]

Legend, definitly my ultimate dream car!

[@davidsmall7676]

22B🎉🎉🎉🎉 Poster car extraordinaire! Cool owner, great drive. Thanks to you both.

[@itsJulianLam]

What a legend of a car! I predict this video will be up there as one of the most viewed on your channel.

[@MatNewtonTrio]

Peter Duke. Absolute legend, especially in the Isle of Man. That is a serious weapon of a car. ❤

[@EvoraGT430]

Look how good that Exe-TC suspension is! For those who don't know them, they made Sebastian Loeb's WRC-winning car's suspension......9 WRC titles!

[@MWMX-5]

He's the son of Geoff Duke 6x TT winner?

[@Evo009]

I have watched years, but this is and will be forever my favorite. Thanks a lot!

[@keessonnema]

The revving of this engine is so satisfying. Perfect. One of the postercars we all wanted as a kid!

[@neilvinyl]

One of the best laps of the ring I've ever seen. Getting the most out of the car and still being considerate to the car & the other guys on the track. Excellent drive in what looks like an ideal car for the ring.

[@remember8440]

SUPER video! ☁💙☁ Thank you Misha! :D Have a lovely day!

[@therealforestelf]

when you own a car, but it's a too great experience not to share it with others every once in a while :') what a legend!

[@scoobysean555]

😊😊 yes yes and 1 more time yes thank you to the owner of this great car he his legend in his own right ...i dont care im a fanboy 😂 and thank you mischa 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@Linknelson]

This was awesome, this and the Lancer EVO V are in my top 5 favorite imports. What a cool owner as well.

[@NUFC82]

A honda nsx yesterday and a subaru impreza 22b today! wonder what tomorrow will bring? 👌🏻👍🏻

[@mgcharoudin]

How about R32 GT-R?

[@MarcRudolf-t3p]

A Clio V6 phase 2 would be nice 😊 ​@@mgcharoudin

[@GreenmanBlunt22]

I'd like to see that green RS that was parked next to the subi.

[@js00065]

​@@mgcharoudin😯🙏🙏

[@rcktmn]

@@mgcharoudin damn, hitting all the JDM legends. You driving a MK4 Supra the video after that?

[@mitheshdeendayal7498]

This car makes this track look so easy. Obviuosly it wasnt a flat out run but it held thebtrack very well. No screehing tyres and i could see the extreme joy on your face, im surebthats why you said atbthe start your dream has fulfilled. The owner knows his car fery well indeed. He is such an amazing guy too. You have been blessed with this oppurtunity. Loved avery bit of this.

[@alllican]

It is a dream car for Gran Turismo 2 lovers. The sound of engine between 2800 - 4800 rpm was lovely. Thank you Misha!

[@terps.5124]

I love how you just wander around, spot one of your dream cars, talk with the owner and just go do a lap in his machine to bring us these fantastic videos. Truly living the dream Misha!!

[@geertterharmsel]

22B = 555 in hexadecimal

[@MrToonfish]

Yes, Misha said 2.2 liter engine and Bilstein suspension but it's wrong, 22B is 555 in hexa as 555 was the cigarettes sponsor at the time of rally.

[@Itsallfun3000]

😮😮

[@geertterharmsel]

@@lemcakes32422 0x38F

[@YasumotoUS]

Accelerating through the curve at 12:57 without a care is exactly why I love my 'modern' STI. The OG sounds amazing and looks to perform as well as its tires permit. Misha + that subie is magic. Thanks to the owner and thanks to Misha for sharing the drive.

[@MrTchou]

If you do a calendar at the end of the year, this one and the NSX have their place on it (and I’d buy it ;-) )

[@TheS1PikesPeak]

I can't believe my Eyes..🙏🏻 3 Legends in 1 Single Video: Misha Charoudin, Impreza 22B and the owner of the Car Himself is one if not THE Biggest Legend in Car Enthusiast and Racing Movies of ALL TIME, Sir Peter Duke. What an Incredible Video 😳

[@Lorijenken]

legendary is understatement, this car was doing 170mph on dirt in rally stages and dominated. im happy he drives it and not pamper it.

[@ItsDruid]

Amazing vid, amazing owner of this subi. Greetings from Poland 🇵🇱, I once see 22b in PL and I was like that must be fake, no owner said she’s not a fake 22b, we met on the fuel station, I was fuelling my GH gen. And he was that’s nice too, and I was like: man you’re driving 22b and you’re looking on my poor Impreza, I felt it like he was more happy than me, so maybe all 22b owners are amazing. Great car in great hands!

[@stephenlatimer1428]

ohh my goodness Misha.

[@Rod78310]

This car, that colour, a masterpiece.

[@flat4-]

Hail to Peter Duke and the 22B (Wich is also Hexadecimal for 555, coincidence....) As I Subaru driver (and owner for 25 years, also bought new) I cannot praise this car enough. Even after 25 years mine still make me smile very time I drive it.... What sort of gearbox is there in the car ? Standard or a stronger one.

[@MrIrish1]

By the look of the shifter I would assume he has put a 2004 sti 6speed in it. It’s almost guaranteed

[@junit7590]

​yeah he said the bigger box weighs 9kg more

[@flat4-]

@@lemcakes32422 thanks for the informative input. You're wrong in all ways.

[@cml8312]

What a video! Thank you!!!

[@madmattsubieman9807]

Man, nothing like the sounds of a well tuned subaru. Love them

[@chuck8058]

"Little bit of Diff? Unless you want to drift?" "NO!" 😂 Love it. So concise. Right in there. I'm an Evo man, (6). Best saloon car I've owned ( very lucky) but damn that Subaru IS special. Brilliant video, driver, owner and CAR. Thank you.

[@junit7590]

Very nice choice, the best Evo. Nearly bought one but already had an 89 Rs Legacy being built as a sedan and went with an FD. Still wish I'd kept going to the Evo 6 for the trifecta.

[@melaniezimmermann-jv7th]

This give me so much more than the AMG ONE vidéo... So happy for you that you could test this car. ❤❤

[@Aust1n704]

always big respect to those owner who are willing to take these super rare cars to the tracks instead of sitting in the garage

[@makotounagi434]

Thank you Mish, I truly enjoyed watching this video.. I felt that I was sitting in this legendary car with you guys...

[@Chris.Davies]

I think my WRX-based 1997 Tommy kaira M20b wagon is, in fact, the rarest GC8/GF8 of all time. Only 104 were ever produced, with the wagons accounting for around 30 in total. :D

[@EbayBuyerDefender]

Trim from after market doesn't make it special .

[@Stallzyx]

The way that accelerates from 60 to 100 is addictive

[@Blinkydabill]

I'm in love, the look, the power, the sound. Best car in 2024 for sure

[@Eolens]

I know this is off point, but the view in the sky at 7:22 is so divine.

[@a2b3c]

One of the best sounding Cars, i always loved that growling 4cyl Boxer sound

[@whoguy4231]

That's a beautiful car and beautiful drive. Thanks for having us onboard

[@Simon__Davies]

Wow. Pulls like a train!! Got to 140mph crazy fast. Very impressive car.

[@marcsbrs6759]

Thanks for bringing a 22b to the channel ! Sounds amazing !

[@vannyboxadventures7327]

Three absolute legends in this video!! Epic!!

[@Tango_Mike]

The classic rough and gritty sound together with the "stututu", oh man... This guy is what car culture's all about, sharing his passion and being super cool about it. What a legend!

[@ymlccc]

The first 3 min of speech of Misha gave me goosebumps since this car is truly a legend in my era.

[@batchmotorsport]

Those downshifts are just magical

[@crapu11bv]

This car is such a legend❤ It brought tears to my eyes😢s