Among automotive enthusiasts, Subaru has an undeniable cult following, and a reputation for earning lifelong fans whose love for Subaru’s lineup is a lifestyle. Whether it’s the manufacturer’s family cars, or the performance-oriented, rally-inspired offerings, Subaru is celebrated globally as a manufacturer. However, specific Subaru models from throughout the manufacturer’s history earn a specifically venerable reputation, and one of the most prominent is the 1998 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 22b.
The first-generation Subaru Impreza ushered in the now-iconic WRX, a rally-inspired model with added performance and enhanced design. However, Subaru upped the ante even further with the WRX STi, a model made for pure performance enjoyment. With great success in the FIA World Rally Championship, having won three consecutive manufacturer’s titles at the time, and the 40th anniversary of the Subaru brand coinciding in 1998, the limited-production Subaru Impreza WRX STi 22b was born.
The Impreza WRX STi 22b only saw 400 examples made, with a larger 2.2-liter turbocharged flat-4 engine with 276 horsepower and 268 lb/ft of torque. Setting the 22b apart visually is its widebody coupe body style, as well as its unique blue exterior color. While the origin of the name “22b” is debated, there’s no doubt that the JDM performance icon is a collector-worthy masterpiece of recent automotive history, and a car with incredible exclusivity and a legion of passionate fans.
For those looking to get their hands on one of the 400 WRX STi 22b cars in existence, the opportunity to own the JDM legend has finally arrived. Listed on duPont REGISTRY, the source for supercars since 1985, a 1998 Subaru 22b is available for sale at Graham Rahal Performance in Brownsburg, Indiana. Number 392 out of the 400 22b cars made, this 1998 Subaru 22b for sale is an opportunity to own a milestone of JDM performance history. View the price and listing of this car for sale by clicking the button, including flexible financing options from dR Finance, powered by Westlake Financial.
