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AN INCREDIBLY rare version of an iconic car with a 6-speed gearbox and a super lightweight upgrade is set to go on auction.
The 2023 Subaru Prodrive P25 is expected to attract a hefty price and is a one-of-a-kind re-imagination of the famed Impreza 22B STi.
The motor is just one of 25 ever produced and is the only example in its standout silver colour.
Adding to its rarity, it is one of a subset of just 14 produced in right-hand drive.
The stunning Subaru has only 190 miles to its name and was designed to be “lighter, more powerful and [have] better handling” than the 22B STi.
Carbon composite materials used for the car’s boot lid, bonnet, roof, sills, door mirror housings, bumpers, and rear wing help make the motor incredibly light, weighing it at just 1,200kg.
The P25 also comes with a re-engineered version of the legendary EJ25 boxer engine, first introduced in 1996.
Its listing reads: “Only the best, bespoke internal components were used to include forged pistons, steel con rods, ported cylinder heads and new valve seats to improve airflow and combustion.
“The advanced valve train offers variable cam timing and a Garrett performance road turbo with a high-performance intercooler and airbox is also utilised.
“This heady mix delivers well over 400bhp.”
The car comes fitted with an Akrapovič exhaust system, a 6-speed X-shift box, helical gears, and a Prodrive Super Lightweight Upgrade Pack, which contribute to its “exceptional driving experience.”
Bonhams Cars is auctioning the ultra-rare lightweight car, which also comes with a rear-view camera and a passenger-side dash.
The motor is US import qualifying and VAT qualifying, making it an “ideal acquisition for international buyers”, its listing reads.
Subaru uber-fans at Evo magazine described the P25 as: “In case you’re in any doubt, this car is something truly remarkable.
“That it would have a scintillating turn of speed was a given.
“What makes it so bewitching is the fact that it generates this pace without relying on a suite of sophisticated electronic aids and delivers it in a way that’s rewarding at any speed.
“This is driving at its most compelling.”
The powerful motor is based on the iconic Impreza 22B STi, which became a legend in rally and performance car circles following its 1998 release.
Used to commemorate both Subaru’s 40th anniversary as well as its third consecutive manufacturer’s title in the FIA World Rally Championship, the car was incredibly popular when it first went to sale.
Some reports claim that on its release, all 400 Japanese units sold out in as little as 30 minutes.
A run of 16 UK specification cars with taller gearing were subsequently built and can today be worth well over £250,000 on the rare occasion that they change hands.
The rally-inspired 22B STi derives from a line of Subaru Imprezas that won multiple World Rally Championships during the late 1990s and early 2000s.
WATERFORD gaffer Peter Queally enjoyed one of his better Déise in the job as his side used their strong start to dismiss Antrim.
The Munster men romped to an 18-point win at Corrigan Park having taken a 2-14 to 0-4 lead into the break.
But it was a poor display from Davy Fitzgerald’s side as the visitors came at them strongly.
And the result leaves the Saffrons in a precarious position in the battle to avoid the drop.
Queally said: “The first half went well for us after a shaky start.
“The first goal was a big momentum change and then the penalty and black card for Keelan Molloy gave us a foothold.
“We drove on and built a healthy lead.”
Playing with a strong wind, Waterford built a big lead and had two points on the board in the first minute.
The lead was three with ten minutes played when they grabbed their first goal from Kevin Mahony.
No 2 came six minutes later via a Stephen Bennett penalty — with Keelan Molloy spending time in the sin-bin after fouling.
The scores flowed for Waterford with Jamie Barron and Dessie Hutchinson on target as Antrim had a few James McNaughton frees to show.
Antrim made a decent start to the second period with the first four points.
But they were unable to sustain their momentum with Waterford adapting to playing into the gale. The visitors could have had a third goal only for the bar denying Hutchinson.
But the game was long decided and petered out soon after.
WATERFORD: B Nolan; C Ryan, C Prunty 0-2, I Daly; M Kiely 0-1, M Fitzgerald 0-1, P Leavey; J Prendergast, C Sheahan; P Fitzgerald 0-4, 3f, J Barron 0-3, C Treen 0-2; K Mahony 1-0, Stephen Bennett 1-3, 1-0 pen, 1f, D Hutchinson 0-4. Subs: K Bennett 0-1 for P Fitzgerald 44 mins; P Hogan 0-1 for Prendergast 44; P Curran 0-1f for Treen 62; S Walsh for Bennett 65; G Fives for Prunty 67.
ANTRIM: R Elliott; E McFerran, R McCloskey, S Rooney; J Maskey, E Campbell, C Bohill; N Elliott, S Elliott 0-1; P Boyle, R McCambridge, K Molloy 0-2; J McLaughlin, J McNaughton 0-6f, N O’Connor. Subs: E O’Neill 0-1 for S Elliott h-t; C McKeown for Boyle 49 mins; A McGarry for McLaughlin 58; G Walsh 0-1f for McCambridge 62.
REFEREE: C Flynn (Westmeath).
DAN Ravenhill sent the game’s last puck over from 100 yards to beat Dublin – sparking wild celebrations as well as Joe Canning’s memory.
Offaly were aided by a red card to Conor Burke as they reeled in the Dubs at Croke Park by 0-27 to 1-23.
However, they still deserve huge credit as they continue their wider upswing as they sit atop Division 1B with seven points from their four outings.
While recapping the match’s dramatic finale, Galway icon Canning harked back to when he fell agonisingly short in a similar situation.
The RTE analyst quipped: “I could’ve done with him in 2018!”
The Portumna man was of course referring to when his late, late free to level things in the 2018 All-Ireland final against Limerick fell short.
In a further call back to bygone day it’s worth noting that seven years ago Offaly came to Croker for the first round of the Allianz Hurling League and recorded a momentous 13-point win.
That win had lots of Faithful County supporters hoping it would
mark the turning of a corner.
Instead it proved to be a false dawn as they were relegated from the Leinster championship that Summer, and relegated to Christy Ring Cup hurling a year later.
This time, it feels like the graph is very clearly on the up for the midlanders.
They are now within touching distance of promotion to Division 1A, after Ravenhill’s heroics in the sixth minute of stoppage time.
The Boys in Blue now face a trip to Waterford next weekend, needing a win to stay in the promotion hunt.
For the next seven days, they’ll have nightmares about how they failed to cash in on a winning position at half-time here.
There were some nice aspects to Offaly’s hurling for that opening 35 minutes, with Oisín Kelly in particular catching the eye with three excellent points from play.
However Dublin’s hurling was slick and precise, and while it was an open game that lacked some of the physicality that both sides might need in the Summer, their use of the ball was excellent.
Conor Burke, Donal Burke, Fergal Whitely and Diarmaid Ó Dúlaing picked off some sublime points to help the Dubs to lead by 0-14 to 0-10, and after shooting eight wides.
He missed one goal chances and hitting the post with another, it could have been so much more.
https://twitter.com/Offaly_GAA/status/1893397227034292632Speaking after the game, Offaly boss Johnny Kelly said: “We were lucky to be within the distance we were at half-time, given the way that Dublin had completely outperformed us.
“It was just a change of attitude after half-time. Every one of them lifted their performance after half-time.”
For the third quarter, it looked like it wouldn’t be enough.
The Faithful men were excellent defensively, but they weren’t getting the scores they needed, and there was still four in it when Burke fired over a free to make it 0-21 to 0-17 on the hour mark.
Then Oisín Kelly hit another excellent score, Conor Burke struck Donal Shirley off the ball to leave Dublin down a man, and as boss Kelly cited afterwards, Offaly didn’t waste their advantage.
He added: “You have to be able to use that numerical disadvantage.
“It’s very hard to get messages into the players here in Croke Park so the key thing is for the players to take ownership of the
stage, and they did that, getting the last three points”.
It was a sensational finish.
Brian Duignan caught fire, nudging them in front in the 70th minute, only to watch in horror as Donal Shirley’s brilliant block on Ó Dúlaing only resulted in the sliotar falling to Brian Hayes for the game’s only goal.
The sides traded points before Duignan (twice) and then Ravenhill sealed a famous win.