This 1/24 scale plastic model kit from Tamiya captures the works-liveried Subaru Impreza WRC as raced in the 2001 World Rally Championship season, molded primarily in blue styrene with chrome-plated small parts, a mesh insert for the air inlet grille, and realistic rubber-like tires. The kit includes pre-painted gold wheels, clear red and orange lenses for the brake and turn signal lights, and decals for three real drivers from that era — Richard Burns, Petter Solberg, and Markko Martin — along with detailed roll-cage and cockpit parts; paint and cement are required but not included.
The Subaru Impreza WRC was the backbone of the factory Subaru World Rally Team's rally program through the 1990s and 2000s, powered by a turbocharged flat-four "boxer" engine paired with Subaru's symmetrical all-wheel-drive system. Driving the Impreza WRC2001, Richard Burns won the 2001 FIA World Rally Championship drivers' title in one of the closest-fought seasons in WRC history, edging out Colin McRae and Carlos Sainz. The car's blue-and-gold livery, inherited from title sponsor 555, remains one of rallying's most iconic looks.
- Brand new plastic model kit of Subaru Impreza "WRC" (2001) 1/24 plastic model kit by Tamiya.
- Brand new box.
- Colorful decal artwork.
- Vintage style packaging.
- Realistic rubber like tires.
- Officially licensed product.
- Chrome plated small parts.
- Mesh included for air inlet grill.
- Paint and cement required (not included).
- Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
- Parts molded in Blue, unless otherwise indicated.
- Markings included for three drivers: Richard Burns, Petter Solberg, and Markko Martin.
- Wheels pre-painted in gold, brake lights use transparent red parts, turn signals use clear orange parts.
- Decals for Monte Carlo rally appearance Intrepid rally car exterior, roll-cage and cockpit detailing recreated with high precision.
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