1994 Subaru Impreza, Type RA GC8

ologation. “RA” stood for “Rally Applicant,” and the model featured weight-saving measures, no ABS, and a close-ratio 5-speed gearbox. Equipped with Subaru’s EJ20 turbocharged flat-four and all-wheel drive, it laid the groundwork for Subaru’s dominance in World Rally Championship competition throughout the 1990s. Highlights & Specification EJ20 turbocharged flat-four (closed-deck, early GC8 architecture) 5-speed manual with close-ratio gearing AWD with viscous center differential (RA-spec gearing and setup) Factory lightweight RA configuration (reduced trim / homologation spec) Bolt-in roll cage Uprated suspension Aftermarket wheels Additional minor performance-oriented improvements Clean undercarriage GC8B47D Type RA is version 2 specs. This car falls into the early GC8 development cycle that directly mirrors Subaru’s rapid evolution in WRC competition. The Version 2 cars (late 1994 onward) saw incremental improvements in braking, durability, and drivability over Version 1, while retaining the raw, mechanical character that defines the early WRX. Early GC8s are worth considering if you’re drawn to: Early Subaru WRC history Lightweight homologation special Real driver’s car. and yes if you like your rally cars in loud colors, the lime-green certainly doesn’t hurt. A clean, honest Type RA with the right upgrades and presentation. Hard to replicate today at this level without significant time and cost. More info MY94 WRX Type RA specification