United Kingdom unofficial variants
Litchfield Type 25 (2004)
Litchfield Imports initially imported Japanese specification Subarus, including the Spec C, into the UK. The motivation for them to create a new version of the Impreza came when Subaru removed creature comforts like air conditioning and electric windows from the Spec C at the end of 2003. Iain Litchfield wanted to continue to offer an ‘everyday’ Impreza as fast as the Spec C. Litchfield saw the potential of the newly released USDM EJ257 and imported it, He modified the heads, tuned it to produce 350 bhp (261 kW). The engines were installed into a Japanese specification STI and upgraded the suspension with rebound adjustable AST Sportline I coilovers, Whiteline anti-roll (stabiliser) bars and an anti-lift kit. The May 2004 edition of EVO magazined called it the ‘Best Impreza Ever’ when tested against the WR1, Spec C and P1.