Speaking of Prodrive, not many people seem to be familiar with it. In fact, it is an independent racing manufacturer from the UK.

Speaking of Prodrive, not many people seem to be familiar with it. In fact, it is an independent racing manufacturer from the UK. As early as 2004, Prodrive began the work of replicating the Subaru Impreza model, and the first model was the Impreza WRC, which was dubbed the "god-level race car" by car fans. After the car was finally given the status of being legal on the road, it was sold in a limited edition of 424 It was sold in Taiwan and is still marketable and priceless in the car industry today.

Until today, 25 years later, Prodrive wants to reproduce the Subaru Impreza model again, but this time it is not limited to replicating racing cars, but wants to reproduce the Subaru Impreza 22B STi, which has a god-level status. As technology continues to advance, Prodrive will use the latest technologies and materials to reimagine the exterior design of the car, which will be named P25.

A physical return

It is reported that each Prodrive P25 uses the chassis of the original two-door Impreza WRX, which is the same chassis used by the Impreza WRC released in the early years. However, with the support of carbon fiber composite material , the car weighs less than 1200 kg, and the latest 2.5T four-cylinder horizontally opposed engine can provide a maximum output of more than 400 bhp and a maximum torque of 600 N·m , and is equipped with A six-speed semi-automatic sequential gearbox and WRC-derived launch acceleration control and anti-turbo lag design.

Although the P25 engine uses Subaru 's latest 2.5L cylinder block, Prodrive still redesigned the internal parts, including a new cylinder head, piston , connecting rod and valve mechanism with variable cam timing. And a Garrett racing-grade turbocharged , high-performance intercooler and Akrapovic titanium alloy exhaust system.

As for the six-speed sequential transmission, the transmission has helical gears and can perform semi-automatic shifting through the shift paddles on the steering column , which can achieve precise shifting within 80 milliseconds. And the car is equipped with a WRC-style starting acceleration control system. This system combines the wire-controlled throttle and clutch in a floor-mounted pedal box, which can automatically drive it through first, second and third gears without any driving assistance system. With the intervention, the best starting acceleration effect can be achieved from a standstill.

In terms of wheels, the P25 will use a set of 8.5J x 19-inch wheels, coupled with Bridgestone Botianzu (235/35/19) tires, and this set of tires will match the suspension and shock absorber damping . In terms of braking, AP Racing’s front 380mm ventilated disc and 6-piston calipers will be used, while the rear will use a 350mm floating brake disc and 4-piston calipers.

Although the P25 has many optimizations in terms of power and machinery, the interior has also been upgraded. The overall interior uses a combination of leather, Alcantara and carbon fiber decoration, striving to reproduce the Impreza interior style of the 1990s. It is reported that Prodrive P25 will be registered on the road in the UK, and only the right-hand drive version will be launched. The local price is 460,000 pounds + VAT, which is approximately RMB 380,000.

lacks an interesting soul

As the era gradually moves toward energy conservation and emission reduction, many car companies have gradually given up on large-displacement engines and turned to the development of small-displacement turbocharged engines . Even more extreme, they may directly declare the discontinuation of models. Thus transforming and developing a new energy version. The emergence of Prodrive P25 is a good thing for the market, allowing fans who like classic performance cars to once again receive an unexpected gift before the advent of the pure electric era.

Although the Prodrive P25 is a new car, the high price seems to be close to that of an original Subaru 22B. The author considers himself not an "old and fashionable" person, but the P25 can indeed replicate the appearance and interior of the 22B, but it lacks the unique charm of the 22B. Taking the original 17-inch wheels as an example, no matter in terms of data, usage scenarios or design, 17-inch is the best balance, while the 19-inch wheels used in the P25 inevitably feel too exaggerated and abrupt.

In any case, Prodrive P25 is still a very good car.The author believes that the launch of Prodrive P25, in addition to satisfying a large number of consumers holding large-dollar bills , can also increase the second-hand price of the Subaru 22B model again. As time goes by, Prodrive P25 and Subaru 22B will have opportunities. Become a hot product on the auction floor.