Terzo

1997 saw Subaru win the WRC manufacturers title for a third time in succession. Even before the official announcement to the UK Subaru dealers, rumours were circulating over the inevitable release of a third special edition, with the possible specification suggested being very close to the final car.

Available from April 1998 onwards, at an on the road price of £22,995, a total of 333 “Terzo” special editions have been produced (numbered 1 to 334, omitting 13). Terzo is Italian for third. This is to celebrate the third WRC championship victory in a row, and hence the third special edition. Specification for the Terzo is as follows:

• Special mica blue paintwork (similar but not identical to the current WRC cars)
• Current style 16 inch alloys, but painted gold
• Air conditioning
• Alacantra + suede effect interior trim (Same front seats as fitted to recent STi models, but without embroidered STi logo, and red shoulder flashes)
• Interior number Terzo plaque
• Cobra 6422 Thatcham Category 1 alarm with remote central locking
• Side and rear Terzo decals
• Special Terzo floor mats
• Non folding rear seat