This Tamiya 1/24 scale plastic model kit recreates the Subaru Impreza WRC as raced at the 1998 Monte Carlo Rally.
This 1/24 scale injection-molded plastic kit recreates the Subaru Impreza WRC as campaigned at the 1998 Monte Carlo Rally, capturing the World Rally Car's flared fenders, aggressive aero, and period-correct rally livery in scale-accurate plastic. As with Tamiya's other rally-car releases, the kit is engineered for a precise fit and crisp panel lines, though Tamiya does not list a specific skill level for this build. Paint and cement are required but not included.
The Subaru Impreza WRC was the World Rally Championship-spec version of the Impreza, campaigned by the Subaru World Rally Team through the late 1990s and 2000s with drivers including Colin McRae, Richard Burns, and Petter Solberg. The car's blue-and-gold livery, backed by sponsors such as 555, became one of the most recognizable liveries in rallying. The Monte Carlo Rally, held each January, is one of the oldest and most prestigious events on the WRC calendar, known for its unpredictable mixed snow-and-tarmac conditions.
- Manufacturer: Tamiya
- Scale: 1/24
- Skill Level: Not rated
- Material: Plastic
- Kit Number: 24199
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