Ultra-rare version of iconic car with lighter chassis that does 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds hits market for £700,000
POCKET ROCKET Ultra-rare version of iconic car with lighter chassis that does 0-60 mph in less than 3 seconds hits market for £700,000
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AN ULTRA-RARE version of an iconic motor has hit the market for an eye-watering fee.
The road-legal version of the iconic Subaru Impreza World Rally Car has hit the second-hand motors market, going for almost double what it was released for three years ago.
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The Prodrive P25 Subaru Impreza World Rally Car has gone on sale for an eye-watering fee
Credit: Jam Press/Race Cars For You
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The vehicle has hit the second-hand motors market, going for almost double what it was when it was released
Credit: Jam Press/Race Cars For You
The P25 was released by Prodrive in 2022 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the two-door Subaru Impreza World Rally Cars debut.
It was unveiled as part of only 25 vehicles for sale, the majority of which were scooped within 72 hours of their release.
At the time, petrolheads could get their hands on the car for £460,000.
However, motorists will have to dig a little deeper into their pockets and cough up £700,000.
The vehicle boasts 450 brake horsepower and a WRC-style launch control system, which means that from a standing start, the P25 will reach 60 mph in under three seconds.
The technical focus was on making P25 lighter, more powerful and even better handling than its competition predecessor, meaning that it's theoretically an improvement over the manufacturer championship-winning Impreza WRC.
Prodrive states: "The Prodrive P25 is, quite simply, the best road-going Subaru Impreza ever built.
"The vehicle, currently based in the UK, is available online with Race Cars For You."
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Elsewhere, a rare 1990s sports car has hit the market for a jaw-dropping £2.5 million.
The vehicle is one of just 14 of its kind ever produced.
Iconic 1965 Ford Racer that starred in Top Gear is so rare only two in the world exist - but could be yours at auction
A RUF CTR 2 Sport is set to feature at Broad Arrow Auctions' Monterey Jet Center sale in mid-August, Top Gear has reported.
Auctioneers estimate that the retro sports car will go for somewhere between £2.2 million and £2.5 million.
Top Gear's website reads: "The CTR 2 Sport may be from the Nineties, but its spec wouldn't look out of place on a new supercar in 2025.
"We're talking carbon and Kevlar body panels, all-wheel drive, a six-speed manual, carbon ceramic brakes and 580bhp from a twin-turbo 3.6-litre flat-six.
"The 0-62mph sprint takes 3.6 seconds and it'll run on to a top speed of 217mph.
"Yep, it was the fastest production car in the world when it was first born."
The car also comes with an old-school green leather interior and analogue dials.
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The vehicle boasts 450 brake horsepower
Credit: Jam Press/Race Cars For You
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