The owner and the car
James’s white 1995 Impreza WRX STI Type RA Version II takes a reversible approach to rally-inspired changes. Cian Donnellan documented it in Ireland for Speedhunters in June 2021.
What went into it
The rebuilt EJ20 uses STI Spec C rods, a Link ECU and upgraded fueling. The feature reports 322 bhp, not wheel horsepower. A five-speed DCCD transmission remains.
Gold Speedline wheels sit alongside Prodrive/Alcon front brakes and KYB/Eibach suspension. The gallery includes the engine bay, wheels, interior and exhaust.
The details worth keeping
James retained the original parts when fitting carbon mirrors and a lower WRX spoiler. The Momo steering wheel had previously served in Andrew Nesbitt’s V10 WRC rally car.
Follow the original story
These details describe the June 2021 feature. Its current setup has not been confirmed. The source also covers Hughie’s separate blue car; every photograph here shows James’s white Type RA. Story and photography: Cian Donnellan / Speedhunters.
