Japan’s Ferrari F40 - 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B
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- Опубліковано 9 чер 2024
- Twenty years ago, this very special car was about as close to a road-going World Rally Championship car as you could get...
With help from a couple of special guests, Dave nerds out over one of the single coolest cars of all time - Japan's version of the Ferrari F40 - the 1998 Subaru Impreza 22B-STi.
Intro: (0:00)
Exterior: (0:48)
Interior: (5:19)
Engine: (11:57)
Special Interview: (13:07)
What I Love Most: (21:56)
Outro: (22:15)
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Special thanks to Hiep Bui and Sam Hill from Subaru Australia, and to the team at McGrath Subaru Liverpool. - Авто та транспорт
Legend. What an amazing opportunity to see and touch a 22B. Good work.
Wow M Golab, thanks so much for the kind words. Was definitely an experience I won't forget in a hurry :)
It was all the more powerful having the two Subaru guys there talking about the 22B. I miss my subaru!
Cheers mate - they're good guys.
What Subey did you have?
Most recently (up to 2 years ago) a 2004 liberty GT (the 2l model).
Nice. Gen4s are where it's at :D
If I ever win the lotto... This will be the first car I purchase.
Good luck Donny Hy. If it happens, reckon I can come have a steer? haha
count me in too!
Lol
IF you find someone who is willing to sell theirs.
@@TDI-87 r34 are well your username
I’m a mechanic and I love Subaru’s. Japanese cars in the 90’s is the equivalent of the 60’s and 70’s American muscle. Really good automotive engineers building and designing amazing cars. The celebrity status of automotive engineers it’s a thing of the past. I feel almost all car companies have gone downhill over the past 10 years. Just poor engineering, cheap materials and dealer only services. But maybe I’m just old a jaded.
Lol, I fear I too must be just a little old and jaded haha.
Thanks for watching - and hopefully subscribing - and I'm stoked you dug the video :D
No it’s fact everything is going downhill
60s and 70s american was still junk. xD
Never gets old seeing and hearing about this icon. A car that causes grown men to geek out like kids. Would pay a hefty sum just for the chance to drive one.
Hear hear. Even sitting in the driver's seat was a massive thrill.
Hope you liked the video jeff2bern...
I really enjoyed the video. Thank you, for sharing! That was an awesome, moment.
Cheers mate. Glad you dug the video and the car. That 22B is quite the thing. Very special indeed.
I owned the 22B test driven by Jeremy Clarkson...still miss that car.
Woah? That's amazing! How long did you have it for and how did it end up being driven by Clarkson?
I owned it for 5yrs.
At the time I owned it I was living in Ibiza, so I had to change the number plate to Spanish which was a challenge.
A collector from Vigo bought it from me as I moved back to the UK.
It's 279/400.
It was on Jeremy Clarkson head to head video and the reason he test drove it was because it was one of the first imported into the UK at that time.
Oh man, that's too cool. No wonder you miss it.
Amazing car and what a great story - cheers.
How could you sell this thing????
Cool man I wish I have your car he was a good driver and your lucky toi have one it
This car was on display in the showroom at Suttons Subaru in Rosebery Sydney in January 2018.
It had one of those spec sheets next to the car which detailed all its goodies
If I remember correctly, it also showed its 1999 RRP of around $120k.
Unfortunately it was so tightly packed in with a bunch of other cars it was almost impossible to get good photos of the car.
There was also a mint condition Brumby in red behind the 22b
Thanks for the video. The best Aussie 22b video I have seen.
Cheers man, really appreciate all the positive feedback. And yeah, it's still a mega-cool piece of machinery isn't it?
Glad you got to see it in the metal too - pretty awesome :D
Love the 22B, always wanted one, but the price for one now is crazy, so for the time being will stick with my Impreza RB5. It's amazing how many people you talk to who used to own an Impreza, they all say the same thing, they regret selling it, best car they owned, drive one, there addictive, especially the classic shape. Fun on wheels and now a modern classic.
Couldn't agree more RB5steve steve, hence why I bought a '99 GC8 WRX (video coming soon).
Cheers for watching man and enjoy your RB5 - very cool :D
Love my Subie....this is the one I always wanted...i do miss my outback imprezza. Thats as close as i got to that legendary iconic vehicle.
It's the one we all want Jan Joson haha. Cheers for watching for hopefully you've checked out my GC8 video too :D
The one that got away but managed to get a mint V5 Sti had it for 17 years just love it.
Very cool man. A two-door? Blue? Stock or modded?
Thank you for this video. Every time I want to see this car I click this video. My dream car for ever. I get emotional always. Beautiful machine ! Beautiful !
Wow I Am Fico Bro, that is quite possibly the nicest comment anyone has ever left. Thank you.
I love this car so much. It's infinitely cool and a total icon. Glad you like it so much too.
Cheers and take care :D
Nice video man ! Hope you get your hands on a R32 Calsonic GTR or a BMW CSL for a review.
Amazing 22B
7:59 "Too many boosts bro!" lol
Haha as long as someone liked it :D
Thanks Alan.
I am so damn jealous, brotha! This is my Unicorn car! Nice video.
Thanks ConnerSpeed6, and you and me both. I spent most of this day just starring at the thing haha.
Cheers for watching :D
@@DaveZalstein pleasure is mine!
My dream car, I love it 👍
I hear ya amazing.sky.land - a total classic ay?
3 years down the line... did you manage to buy it 😀
My close friend just brought a 22b , 399/400 it’s the coolest thing ever , very very clean
Dear Wblstavv, thank you for your message. I hate your friend haha...
Nah man, that's beyond awesome! Tell them to enjoy it and treasure it. #classic #jealous
I’m jealous asf
Little storage compartment @8:05 are common In Imprezas which I used for loose change. But why say fuse? The fuse board is located behind it, and by pinching the sides of the open compartment will release and drop out, so basically it’s a fuse box cover.
Spot on man! I've got the same little spot in my WRX - handy and way better than just a mere cover. Good pickup Jandals :)
This is the mother of Sti !
Technically no Mark Ma, a Subaru Legacy Turbo STI is the mother of STI - being the first one and all :-P
I drove this car , buddy of mine let me drive his & it’s the best car I’ve ever drove 😭😭
More than a little jealous John Doe. I've got a mate with one too, but never had a steer - maybe one day.
Cheers for commenting and I hope you liked the vid. Stay safe :D
I own one of these...
In a video game.
Haha! Don't we all...
@@DaveZalstein i own #69/400 (nice lol)
Its called hot wheels
Haha @@area51alien29 totally still counts :D
@@DaveZalstein lol
i get that these need to be preserved due to their importance, but it’s like having a supermodel wife
and locking her in a cupboard. That thing should be driven and enjoyed. Nice vid mate.
🤘
Haha I hear ya Beev NQer! It felt like a massive shame that we couldn't even take it for a quick drive, but alas, special cars are often kept rather specially.
Just have to save up for our own I guess :D
Dave Zalstein even the V5 and V6 sti’s are getting well $$$$, 22b’s are nearly double teh cost of them now, I have more of a chance marrying said supermodel than owning one of those bad boys 😂🤣
@@beaves9659 Haha fair call - lol.
October 13 2020 one Subaru 22 B sold £295.500 pound in England. Mileage on clock only 270.
Yeah, wowza. Special car so no wonder prices continue to climb.
Cheers for commenting and I hope you liked the video :D
legend its self
Legendary
Me or the car? Haha
@@DaveZalstein I would say both brother,you got my interest during the whole movie!
Oh wow@@Bombaclock, thanks for the kind words - really appreciate that, and great to hear.
Cheers :D
Where in Australia can you fine this 22b I’ve got a gc8 WRX but I’ve always wanted to see a 22b in person
Hey Charny Sam, not sure where this one spends most of its time these days, but it belongs to Subaru Australia. They arranged for the car to be at this particular dealership in NSW specifically for the video. Gotta see one in the metal though mate, they're mega!
Cheers for watching and commenting too :D
This engineer has only been with Subaru since 2007, thus theres no correlation with what they do now and what was done back then. The current Subaru lineup is lame to say the least, boring and even offensive.
Dave, you done an awsome job presenting. Your journalistic approach makes the video exciting to watch 👍👍👍
The engine is entirely in front of the front axle ! Weight distribution was not a strong point of this car. But at the time nobody was talking about that. All people simply knew it was a very fast car.
It was the '90s and it was blue with gold wheels - that's all that mattered haha.
If Subaru would drop the 22b design for there next sti body... I'd lose myself
Wouldn't we all. A 2020 remake would be mega if done right...
Isso sim q é som de qualidade mermão💙
Hey, could you confirm, is the 22B Blue color darker than the normal Blue that the STI/WRX come with today? Just in the video it looks different than my 2018 STI blue color.
Yes they are different paint codes, I've painted a few!
@@k31v1n Whoa, thanks a lot for the confirmation! Really appreciate it!
@@k31v1n Yeah, spot on (as far as I know). For some reason the sort of traditional WR Blue has gotten much lighter over the years.
Cheers guys :)
The subaru impreza range is getting very expensive now days,such cool cars. If you own a absolute mint condition one like mine keep hold of it as time goes on the prices will just go up as there is so few on the roads 😀👍😉
You have a 22B? Wowza! I'm well jealous. Definitely hang onto it mate...
@@DaveZalstein ,sorry a mis understanding. I have a absolute mint condition subaru, not a 22b. Wish it was 👍👍
@@simonnorcliffe5877 Ah, still cool. What you got?
@@DaveZalstein I have a absolute mint condition wrx turbo in rally blue. Its 100 % original with no modifications what so ever. Garage every night 🌙 do around 5000 miles per year in it. It's a real one off. It's been really well cared for. 😌 I look after it
@@simonnorcliffe5877 Sounds mega mate - well done. It's probably already worth plenty but will only increase in value from here. Feel free to follow me on Instagram so I can check out some pics of your beast :D
The car that beat Takumi AE86 @ Initial D~
We just needed Bunta haha!
False, Bunta has a STI Type R
@@WildDanHibiki Bewm! Good call...
Bunta has a GC8 with WRC styled from bumper. How dare you mess up GC8 with 22B u make subie fan angery.
Buntas wrx is a V5 TypeR STi GC8F
Wow
super car
#truthbomb
NICE CAR........
Indeed it is.
#dreamsdocometrue
WTF BRAND NEW
Pretty damn close anyway...
Cool ay?
I'm currently looking for a 1993-01 Impreza coupe and I want to make a replica of the 22b. I work in a bodyshop so the work is nothing new to me. I plan to buy a newer totalled wrx or sti from copart and swap over everything from the new to the old. If anyone took the time to read this please reply with links to high quality body kits. I don't want some shitty bolt on kit
I read it but I can't really help unfortunately. That said, all the best of luck with recreating your own 22B and I'm sure it'll still make you smile from ear to ear.
Cheers for watching too :D
I would honestly kill for this Subaru.
Iustinianus ehhh idk the 08 Hawkeyes are dank
Iustinianus I get you tho
Woah, woah, calm down. We're all cool here mate, no one needs to kill anyone.
I hear you though haha... Just work hard, save up, and hopefully one will one day grace your driveway :D
I'd fake nuke bomb Hiroshima again
@@richardkocksworthy8423 Yeah, probably not cool man.
Pretty sure Japan's f40 is the nsx, cool car regardless
Hey Marxs042, totes disagree :-P
The NSX had updates, later versions, and even a second-generation. The 22B, like the F40, was a once-in-a-lifetime car - hence the title of the video.
#stickingtomyguns
@@DaveZalstein Ferarri made the f50 which didn't live up to it's predecessor much like the new nsx
@@TheJammal1 F50 is a different model, a successor yes, but not a second-gen car like the new NSX. I hear ya though, the problem with building something special is trying to follow it...
so awesome
It's a special unit, ay Hakasauars?
Every subaru fan boy's wet dream.
Hear hear :D
which delaership was it at?
McGrath Subaru Liverpool in New South Wales. You an Aussie or from OS?
look, im a huge subaru fan. but it think the real F40 of japan is the RX7. it looks good, weigh so much less, enourmous power, and super attractive looking, just like ferraris. 😁
I hear ya danial wrc, and I'm a big FD3S fan. But my point with the 22B was this was beyond a normal step up or tricked-up production car. Like the F40, this was built from the ground up to be something utterly next level. And neither brand has bettered their respective icons... in my opinion.
Cheers for watching and for commenting :D
Why don't they just make another 22B?
Would be super cool, but it'd have to be bloody good. Realistically, without enough money behind them, Subaru can't take the risk financially, even if they wanted to.
Cheers for watching though and I hope you liked the video... :D
極上品やないすか
Nice! I liked this video I subscribed and liked, This is my favorite car. This car is in my profile picture and I have #48/400 In hot wheels lol!
Ha, awesome news bugoy boy - and thanks for the positive feedback. It's a dream car of mine too, and a Hot Wheels one is also about all I can afford.
Cheers and drive safe :D
this is fucking cool!
what shape is that head?
Head shaped?
Dat c.diff is so cool
Lol i would send the most torque to the rear to sliiide
#skids ;-)
@@DaveZalstein i seen some images from c/d in 1999 of the 22b drifting in the dirt like a true rally car....beautiful
@@xj_220 Gravel + Impreza = :D
Never seen someone compare 22B with F40 before haha
There's a first for everything... ;-)
Cheers for watching!
Where's the road flare!?
Oh, the usual JDM flare - I know, not sure mate.
So did they use an ej20g or ej22t?
Hey zippy0099, so the 22B name comes from the engine's larger capacity - 2.2 litres up from 2.0.
According to the interwebs, the 22B used an 'EJ22G' engine based on a closed-deck version III EJ20G block, with displacement was increased from 1994cc to 2212cc. Hope that helps and I hope you liked the video :D
Dave Zalstein it helps a little. But i was wondering if they just used a 20g and resleeved it to make it a 22g or did they redesign a completely new engine for the car AND did this particular engine find its way into any other cars?
@@zippy0099 So same EJ20G block but bored out to up capacity. And nah, don't believe it was used in anything other than the 22B.
Dave Zalstein just wondering how similar the ej22g was to the ej22t?
Top Rallye Car EVER BUILT 😎.👍 💙 DREAM CAR ! 💪😆
I hear ya Peter Portelance, loud and clear.
Cheers for watching mate and I hope you liked the video :D
Yesss Sir. 😎.👍 💙
I own One !..: Grand Tourismo. .😉😆😅
@@peterportelance9804 Haha, don't we all...
Price ?
A lot. I've seen articles floating around the net that suggest values of between $75,000-$90,000. So not cheap, and just finding one to purchase isn't likely to be easy. #betterstartsaving
1. The mirrors and door handles on the Type R were color coded.....
2. The exhaust tip also was standard on Stis and Type Rs
3. Center Diff is called DCCD not VTD
Great Video but do your Homework properly!
Hey Schorschix,
So,
1. As far as I know, the 1998 Type RAs came standard from the factory with plain black items. Type Rs may have used body-coloured items, so apologies if I misled you there.
2. I didn't say the STI tip was exclusive to the 22B, just that standard WRXs of the time came standard with twin-tip systems, which they did.
3. To the best of my knowledge, VTD (Variable Torque Distribution) was the system that effectively preceded DCCD (Driver Controlled Center Differential or Driver's Control Center Differential). The name DCCD came later and was used in proceeding models.
Glad you liked the video overall though, and cheers for the questions.
@@DaveZalstein Dave in 1998 the 22B was formed from the type r chassis.....the type ra didn't come out until the V5-V6 .
The type r was factory based
Don't listen to Mr Schorsix.....he's quite arrogant.
If you want to know more ask away mate...👍
причем здесь феррари??
Lol! I never promised a video on the F40, I mean the 22B is Subaru and Japan's equivalent to the F40. Apologies for any confusion.
That's very beautiful. But anyway, what to keep the cheetah in the cage of the zoo.
I know, but unfortunately we weren't allowed to drive this particular example as it belongs to Subaru Australia who have very strict rules around it. Cheers for watching still... :D
Just out of curiosity, how much were they asking for the 22b?
Hey Joshua Roa, the car belongs to Subaru Australia and, as far as I'm aware, they're not selling it.
But there are 22Bs around on the Japanese auctions from time to time...
around 70 to 9 0 thousand pound at best
😲
Your average 22b goes from 50-130k no question in good nic. Every now and again you'll get a write off for sale or one pops up in Japan. There was 424 made 400 sold and in the UK there's about 8 on the road. I don't know how many where written off but I know of about 3 that have been. But I've left some links to some for sale
www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/subaru/impreza/genuine-subaru-impreza-22b-very-low-milage-7-300km/8947572?.co.uk
Subaru should make a new version of this called the 42b. It could be awesome.
I'd love to see Subaru do a modern version of the 22B, but gees, it'd have to be next level.
@@DaveZalstein imagine a modern day WRX STI, but with only two doors. Now imagine a 4.2 liter flat six engine mated to a smooth shifting six-speed manual with a firm but not too heavy clutch. Ohlins suspension. Carbon fiber front splitter, side skirts, rear wing, and rear diffuser. Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires or Pirelli P Zero Corsas, Carbon fiber wheels. Brembo carbon ceramic brakes. A titanium sports exhaust. Recaro or Sparco racing buckets. And of course the cherry red Subaru badge.
That's a pretty big wish list Still Searching, but we can only hope...
www.motortrend.com/news/subaru-wrx-sti-tc-380/?sm_id=organic_fb_MT_trueanthem&
Looks like Subaru is making a new special edition WRX STI.
@@DaveZalstein ONLY IF IT LOOKS LIKE A 22b!!!!
Why come you have to touch cars??
Why is it fun to make scratches on a Nice car
HondaMan Vtec cry about it
@@waykool698 let people scratch up Your car then 😀 👌
HondaMan Vtec why would they? You’re just crying online about some video. Grow up.
@@waykool698 Lol. And I didn't scratch it mate, it's all good.
Cherry blossom red. Not cherry red. Magnesium wheels.
There's always one ay Ric James... Haha.
So you know, even Subaru and STI refers to the colour as Cherry Red, but yes, it's also called Cherry Blossom Red. And I actually can't find anything confirming the forged BBS rims as magnesium, but if you know you're right, then you're right - all good man.
Hope you still managed to enjoy the video ;-)
Stay safe hombre.
If the designer of this car is still alive, could Subaru please re employ him. Or just dig out the tooling for this bodyshell.
Haha a 'new' 22B bodyshell with modern internals would be cool, but so you know, you can thank Peter Stevens for designing the 1997 Subaru Impreza WRC car, which the 22B is based... the bloke also designed the mighty McLaren F1 as well as a variety of other cool and interesting road and race cars.
Cheers for watching though man, and I hope you liked the vid :D
I'm a millionaire and #1 the wife says no to buying it #2 I can't find one for sale in US for the life of me lol
Hi 07BLUESTI, given you're a millionaire I would suggest two things:
1) Get a new, more understanding wife
2) Find out who bought this one, and make an offer - www.appreciating-classics.com/car/subaru-impreza-22b-271/
Best of luck, and do let me know how you get on.
Cheers.
@@DaveZalstein Classic I love it! Unfortunately I'm counting both of our assets to be a millionaire plus I'd be broke after a divorce lol... My broker said to wait 3 more years until they are fully legal in the US then make my move lol... Thanks for the funny comment tho!
@@07BLUESTI Three more years, yikes, not sure you'll even find one by then, plus they'll be PRICEY!
My tip, get one now before they're all gone and just hide it in the shed for a bit ;-)
i wouldn't call this a japanese's F40.
the first gen nsx = japane's F40
even tho this car could be "little bit" cooler than any nsx's
only collectible subaru ever right here
A 22B is totally cooler than an NSX, no contest! But again, I think people are missing the point of what I mean by 'Japan's F40'.
The F40 was a moment-in-time car. It was produced one time, with one goal - to be the best the brand could do, no exceptions.
The NSX simply wasn't a one-off, there were loads of on-going versions and special editions and even a second-generation car. Totally different to the story of the 22B.
NSX>>>>22b. Honda’s engineering is far superior
@@sleeper.simulant7327 well i never said 22B was better.. it's just "cooler" lol
@@trymonster6670 Zing...
Japan's ferrari is the nsx
Disagree. Again, the F40 was a moment-in-time car. It was produced one time, with one goal - to be the best the brand could do, no exceptions.
The NSX simply wasn't a one-off, there were loads of on-going versions and special editions and even a second-generation car. Totally different to the story of the 22B. Sorry but it's true.
I would commit crime for a 22B
Let's not do that haha, just watch the vid lots and share it around instead...
Take care mate :D
Faster than F40
Perhaps not, but I certainly wouldn't take an F40 on gravel... :D
get your grubby fingers off the paint work lol
Haha, shut up STIIMPRA97, I'm workin' here! :-P
No
Yes?
The “rumble” is artificially created by a inefficient header design, you can literally make a Honda sound like that if you want to... with EL headers a boxer still sounds slightly different from a inline 4, but it doesn’t have the obnoxious “rumble” that you hear from riced out straight piped WRX’s...
Oh c'mon man, "obnoxious rumble” is my favourite kind of rumble... :-P
i wish you stopped touching the car!. keep your hands and pointy finger off collectible cars. Even pulled the antenna out and pushed it back in?!!
I know mate, I'm basically the devil - so rough on cars... *sigh*
Tosh.O ?
Wha? Please go on...
@@DaveZalstein you kinda look like him, look him up
@@superneovvl36 Haha Indeed I did. Not sure if you're comment is a compliment or an insult still haha.
Cheers man.
@@DaveZalstein not an insult
@@superneovvl36 Haha you're a gentleman.
Cheers mate.
1988 Sti is formed
1989 Sti work on legacy type r
1990 legacy wins world record attempt
Legacy Rs Ra beats this thing
Stfu 22b is road car
And it blow its head gasket 🤦🏼♂️
...and a gearbox, and a driveshaft, yadda yadda Rexs have all these issues, yadda yadda. It's okay, I'm not asking you to buy one... ;-)
日本のF40？全然違うじゃん。
意味不明ですわ。
さて、同意しないことに同意します。
sorry American people? lol the overwhelming majority of the world is right hand traffic ....LULZ
Not sure why the sorry, but yeah, around 66-69 per cent of the world drives on the right - not 'Straya though ;-)
Japan’s F40? That’s an insult to Ferrari.
I promise it's not.
godkingmaximusII Ferrari’s are balls of shite 😜