Back when Japanese car manufacturers built the best cars in the world. Subaru, Mitsubishi,Toyota,Nissan,Honda.....All of them years ahead in terms of technology, and right at the top in terms if craftsmanship and performance. And now....? They don't even make decent family cars.They can't even compete with the god damn VWs nowadays. What a shame....
This car is why so many people create an RSTi. My '00 RS is stock but I also own an '05 WRB STi. I love both. The super aggressive look of the RS front end and the classic look and performance of the '05 WRB STi - best of both worlds.
I was 14 when this car was popular, with the rally etc, and remember wanting one so bad at that age.. Thankfully with the help of Kraft Dinner for most of my meals i bought my new blue with gold rims 2005 STi which is fuckin raw as it gets. Thanks subaru now make a 400hp STi.
I'm not really a fan of Subaru's but man... Videos like these really show you the beauty of where great cars are originated. It really, truly brings out another side to them. Beautiful.
TwinzFury Yep :D maybe because the 22B is a special edition GC8? GC8's are cool, but GDB's are more my taste :) but damn, the 22B is still sexier than the GDB ever was. XD
Great little video/doc here. It's amazing to see Subaru putting effort (and some of their marketing budget) into a car-model from 15 years ago that we Americans weren't able to purchase. Subaru really cares about their past, present and future and this video shows that. It also clears up that "22B" stands for the engine size and codename for "turbo." Well done Subaru marketing team. Thanks for the effort.
Nice piece of info on the 22B. Glad I was able to see it in person during Global Rallycross NJMP in August 2010. Truly amazing vehicle build with all the quality parts in it.
God bless that Man for buying and keeping that car. What an amazing machine. Im very happy to know theres a couple of those hidden away in the USA. Amazing.
Well the new one could still be saved. They just need to make a new 22B based on the new WRX STI. Beef up the power, strip the weight, and firm up the suspension on that one, and let all the normal people have the normal WRX STI.
***** Alright. Seen in hindsight, a firmed up suspension would only work on a road-car (and I was thinking of it as a road-car). I should've said adjustable suspension (so you can have both a hard, road setup, and a soft rally-stage setup).
im confused. why is the new platform Garbage? last i checked it holds the fastest track times to date? handles better? finally has a good gear box? so whats your point here? because YOU dont like how it looks its gotta be shitty right.
Wow Subaru TH-cam channel. Thanks for making a video of your best car ever made. I would love to build an RS that looks like a 22B. My 07 STI will have to do. :/
Colin Mcrae drove for so many manufacturers and in the end this was his favorite car :,) Im happy sti is even still around (unlike Ralliart and the Evolution now) but they should try to go back to this!
What few people may know is that the 1999 Subaru Legacy Brighton with Cali emissions used this same block and transmission which led to a very vibrant driving experience. This 2.2L that Subaru developed was superior to the 2.5L day of the day but required a much more expensive build due to the block casting and the use of many forged internal engine components.
Subaru impreza TURBO 22B, wrx, sti, type r, the classics, wagons. Most Expensive Cars to Maintain. They will give you nothing but problem after problem. I was brought up with them and owned the subaru impreza turbo cars. Also had friends who had issues with them, brother who had nothing but problem after problem. II will say (When they are not playing up they are very pleasing cars to drive, and handle so well, they will give you a huge grin on your face, on a lovely b road on a sunny day. But that is rare. Take that from me i had 25 years around them.
so the B refers to the turbo, whn somone from a renowned car mag (cant recall where from) wrote the B refers to Beilstein tht co develop the suspension fot 22B STi
It's one of those cases where you can find multiple meanings out of the same item. 22b is also the hexadecimal for "555" which was the cigarette sponsor for the Subaru team. The 555 Brand is also where Subaru's blue and gold color scheme comes from.
22B was like Integra Type R with AWD and 40% more power. I don't think it would beat Type RA or Spec C from 2005+ but it looks 100% better. The closest to 22B today are the S206 and S207 cars today.
I was always under the impression that the "B" stood for the special Bilstein suspension option, like the rest of the "B" labelled Subarus of the time...
This is my favorite subaru of all time :) My 2nd favorite is the GR chasis sedan or hatchback but I honestly prefer hatchback look. The 2015 looks like an Evolution X ughh (sigh) hope the newer generation will look better or subaru will do something about the look. I like the handling and sound of the new WRX and STI though.
Is the 2.5 they released in the states the same chassis as the 22B?? Is the suspension style the same?.. And what is the suspension? (Double-Wishbone all around?, or did it use struts or something else in the back?)
Best subaru ever made...
I agree
I agree
@@P-Bateman0 it's not an opinion, it's a fact
@@Last_Survivor593 ikr 😎
Fact
Saw this exact 22B at boxerfest. #16 of 424. Jaws were dropped and tears were shed as myself and others just could not believe what we were seeing.
It was paul walker saying hello to you
Macho Man Randy Savage Over exaggeration obviously
Very nicely done video! This has always been my favorite Subaru!
Hi dude! im subscrbed to you since a loong time ago xD never tought ill find you here hahahaha you rock men
hahahah
I think everyone that likes subarus thinks the 22b is the best
Yoke Colon thats pretty much how it goes haha
such a beautiful backdrop of scenery to compliment a beautiful timeless legend,the 22b
Back when Japanese car manufacturers built the best cars in the world.
Subaru, Mitsubishi,Toyota,Nissan,Honda.....All of them years ahead in terms of technology, and right at the top in terms if craftsmanship and performance.
And now....? They don't even make decent family cars.They can't even compete with the god damn VWs nowadays. What a shame....
I'll just say this, "Nissan GT-R Nismo"
@@noiseker overpriced af
@Eric Christy 200 k for a car that have the same tech as a car from 10 yrs ago
lets compare 991.2 gt3 rs:around 200k,'ring time:6:56.5
gtr nismo:200k:ring time:7:09:00
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Blame the United States emissions and regulations standards of the modern era not them
Nice to see Subaru still remembers it's history and haven't forgotten how much of its success is owed to their accomplishments in racing.
Beautifully shot. Gorgeous footage. Made me miss my 22B!
Exactly know what you feel I'm so sorry about myself that I sold my 22b the best car money could buy in 1998
My favorite Subaru.A 4cylinder boxer beast.The best looking subaru in my opinion.Simply the 'mona lisa' of subaru!
This car is why so many people create an RSTi. My '00 RS is stock but I also own an '05 WRB STi. I love both. The super aggressive look of the RS front end and the classic look and performance of the '05 WRB STi - best of both worlds.
The best sound car and beautiful car in Forza Horizon 5
One of my dream cars! Favorite Impreza by far
This looks 100x better than any current Impreza/WRXs
I was 14 when this car was popular, with the rally etc, and remember wanting one so bad at that age.. Thankfully with the help of Kraft Dinner for most of my meals i bought my new blue with gold rims 2005 STi which is fuckin raw as it gets.
Thanks subaru now make a 400hp STi.
But Chuck, you give cars instantly 1200 hp..
the 2005 is very refined compared to the classic impreza!
2004 is te moar rawer
@@mrwick7961 a 22b woyld destroy
I'm not really a fan of Subaru's but man... Videos like these really show you the beauty of where great cars are originated. It really, truly brings out another side to them. Beautiful.
Besides the 2004 and 2005 model, I LOVE THIS ONE TOO!!!
The gc8's look very similar to the 22B the 22B is just wide bodied and 2 door. I like the GC8 chassis the most!
TwinzFury Yep :D maybe because the 22B is a special edition GC8? GC8's are cool, but GDB's are more my taste :) but damn, the 22B is still sexier than the GDB ever was. XD
Masterpiece.
Great little video/doc here. It's amazing to see Subaru putting effort (and some of their marketing budget) into a car-model from 15 years ago that we Americans weren't able to purchase. Subaru really cares about their past, present and future and this video shows that. It also clears up that "22B" stands for the engine size and codename for "turbo." Well done Subaru marketing team. Thanks for the effort.
22B is hexadecimal for their WRC sponsor 555 (Chinese cigarette brand) also.
Hence why there were STi RA models limited to 555 models back in the day.
***** 22 is for the 2.2.. and the B is the turbocharger... not hexadecimal.. no
***** lol you crack me up.
***** I'm sure i do, i mean, not like i payed attention to the video or anything.. bahaha "hexadecimal" right.
takumi nightmare
Not really, the coupe type r is the real car, not the 22b, people still getting it wrong
Nice piece of info on the 22B. Glad I was able to see it in person during Global Rallycross NJMP in August 2010. Truly amazing vehicle build with all the quality parts in it.
I wanna see this kind of car come back to Subaru. I want a truly WRC/rally based car again.
Subaru would make an absolute killing by bringing this car back, in the sense that the 400z brought back the feel of the previous fairladies
Thank you for the video.
One of the best cars to ever come out of Japan
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. I've loved this car since Gran Turismo on PS1. Its probably a big reason I'm on my 3rd WRX.
Ugh yeah, the high res Toyko track with the 22B that had to be unlocked. I must've driven it 100 times. Absolute favorite part of GT1.
Hands down most beautiful car of all time
God bless that Man for buying and keeping that car. What an amazing machine. Im very happy to know theres a couple of those hidden away in the USA. Amazing.
This car is owned by Subaru of America.
I have a 2011 STI and still dream of the 22b. I’d love to get the chance to drive one!
Don't disappoint us with the 2015! ;)
I smiled an teared watching this.
This is the. Car that got me into Subaru all of the epic rally complications on TH-cam and VHS tapes. It's sad that only so little were ever made );
Absolute dream car. My absolute dream car would be this or a Pagani Zonda C12S 7.3... and given how incredible of a machine the Zonda is... o_o
Thank you for making this video. Beautifully shot and great information.
its such a shame that the 2015 Impreza STi doesnt have any of this car's DNA anymore
It's evolving my good friend...
***** I agree, Subaru should go back to the basics and be a rough, tough, affordable sports car again.
Well the new one could still be saved.
They just need to make a new 22B based on the new WRX STI. Beef up the power, strip the weight, and firm up the suspension on that one, and let all the normal people have the normal WRX STI.
MrFalconfly yeah, the weight is really killing the fun of these cars
*****
Alright.
Seen in hindsight, a firmed up suspension would only work on a road-car (and I was thinking of it as a road-car).
I should've said adjustable suspension (so you can have both a hard, road setup, and a soft rally-stage setup).
So Subaru? You've made the Impreza go from this? To that boring "eco friendly" looking abomination 2015 WRX? For shame....
Amen.
Counterpoint- where’s the evo to make it go back to the insanity mode for models?
Their WRC success, the release of the 22B and evolution of the WRX and STI really put Subaru on the map as a performance brand to be taken seriously.
Great history with STi , that's why I chose the WRBlue and gold 2004 STi USDM as my Daily driver. It even has World Rally team decals on it.
Such a legendary car!
Compare this to the garbage Impreza we have today= sad...
*****
Its a fat grocery getter...
***** I dont own a mini van aka the NEW impreza...piss off with your nazi comment about different opinions.
***** I'm not really a fan of anything after hawkeye, bugeye is my favorite, but I love Imprezas nonetheless.
im confused. why is the new platform Garbage? last i checked it holds the fastest track times to date? handles better? finally has a good gear box? so whats your point here? because YOU dont like how it looks its gotta be shitty right.
Dorian D. You shouldn't judge the Japanese by their eyes
Definitely the best STI ever made. Best looking, and best performance.
One of the best cars ever made IMHO.
Ahhh they were the days - from memory here in OZ we scored just 4 of these even though the the GC8 was sold here from 94 onwards.
The only car that beat takumi without blowing his engine
One of the most beautiful Japanese vehicles ever made. Why Subaru never sent these to the US is beyond me.
Wow Subaru TH-cam channel. Thanks for making a video of your best car ever made. I would love to build an RS that looks like a 22B. My 07 STI will have to do. :/
The 22B still looks good!
Best sti hands down
Got to see one of these beautiful cars in Japan Sti museum. So much cooler than my 2019 wrx Sti 👍
Such a beautiful car.
Well I'm a VW nerd, and the 22b, or this gen WRX/STI one of my all time favs, I need one in my life, even a clone, tuned, would suffice.
The best impreza ever made.
True ! All gc8 , gm8 , GF8 sti made .
Colin Mcrae drove for so many manufacturers and in the end this was his favorite car :,)
Im happy sti is even still around (unlike Ralliart and the Evolution now) but they should try to go back to this!
My dream car ❤️
Dream car 🤤
1:39 Apparently Doug DeMuro didnt bother to watch this LOL
Best Sports Car ever made.
One of my dream cars. So beautiful.
What few people may know is that the 1999 Subaru Legacy Brighton with Cali emissions used this same block and transmission which led to a very vibrant driving experience. This 2.2L that Subaru developed was superior to the 2.5L day of the day but required a much more expensive build due to the block casting and the use of many forged internal engine components.
Forward to 2014 and my new Subaru sounds like that during a cold start! XD
best looking sti ever made
one of the if not the best SUBARU
This is biblical 😍
my dad has a white one without a spoiler but it has a turbo installed it and it runs like a beauty
Beautiful, one can only wish to have one of those.
sシリーズも特別なんだろうけど、22Bのこのオーラは特別な物があるよなぁ💨
The father of all WRX Sti
GC8 + 2 door conversion + tuning a 2.0L engine to hit 350hp or Buyinf Evo 6 RS, stock 280hp, 0-100 = 4.6 sec ?
i have a 2000 impreza rs 2.5l and i love it to death, i just wish it was an sti version :P
22b and GC8 are probably the best looking impreza around.
There was a 22B in Valley Forge and I MISSED IT!! :(
I wish my 98 RS would look this cool.
Subaru impreza TURBO 22B, wrx, sti, type r, the classics, wagons. Most Expensive Cars to Maintain. They will give you nothing but problem after problem. I was brought up with them and owned the subaru impreza turbo cars. Also had friends who had issues with them, brother who had nothing but problem after problem. II will say (When they are not playing up they are very pleasing cars to drive, and handle so well, they will give you a huge grin on your face, on a lovely b road on a sunny day. But that is rare. Take that from me i had 25 years around them.
Very nice video, it's a shame how sti's have become now you can't tell a silver sti from a silver corolla
The first time I ever saw this car was in Gran Turismo 2. And I was instantly smitten.
Best Subaru ever !
the only GC8 i care about, wish it gets featured more often in racing games
so the B refers to the turbo, whn somone from a renowned car mag (cant recall where from) wrote the B refers to Beilstein tht co develop the suspension fot 22B STi
It's one of those cases where you can find multiple meanings out of the same item. 22b is also the hexadecimal for "555" which was the cigarette sponsor for the Subaru team. The 555 Brand is also where Subaru's blue and gold color scheme comes from.
22B was like Integra Type R with AWD and 40% more power. I don't think it would beat Type RA or Spec C from 2005+ but it looks 100% better. The closest to 22B today are the S206 and S207 cars today.
I was always under the impression that the "B" stood for the special Bilstein suspension option, like the rest of the "B" labelled Subarus of the time...
The best Impreza in the world
3:27 looks like the inner fender liner is dangling a bit, ya bottomed it out didn't ya??
The emblems color came from the color of cherry blossom trees in Japan. This is my dream car know the heritage lol.
This is my favorite subaru of all time :) My 2nd favorite is the GR chasis sedan or hatchback but I honestly prefer hatchback look. The 2015 looks like an Evolution X ughh (sigh) hope the newer generation will look better or subaru will do something about the look. I like the handling and sound of the new WRX and STI though.
It's a masterpiece
best subaru ever
Wasn't the block the same as the USDM 2.2 Legacy Sport 1991-1994?
Awesome! Thank you!
Cars like this 22b is rare since every other car is sedan crazy not enough coupes out there no more...
I’d pick this over any STI. Don’t care if it’s 2018, 2019 or 2020. This car is irreplaceable.
424 22b produced worldwide, i think you can scoop one up for anywhere from 100 to 200k usd
I’m BaT one just sold for $300k so yea they’re crazy expensive
awesome vid!
best and timeless.
Indeed an awesome car!
Great cars , worth over £200,000 👌now in the UK 🇬🇧
Subau should bring back a car with a unique feeling, the new wrx is too «mainstream», subaru used to say 'this is what make a subaru a subaru'.
It looks so... beautiful...
I have this beautiful car in hotwheels, is a new model of 2020.
Beautiful.
Is the 2.5 they released in the states the same chassis as the 22B??
Is the suspension style the same?.. And what is the suspension? (Double-Wishbone all around?, or did it use struts or something else in the back?)
22B is my dream
*BUNTAAAA!!! STOP THE CAR!!!*
Not really, can we stop saying bunta in the 22b? Is not that car, is a coupe type R with a front 22b custom bumper!
Imagine having a dad like Bunta and he races you 💀💀💀
I’d take the 22B Sti over any new Sti. Car was my favorite in Gran Turismo and I won so many races with this blue demon 🚙