2013 Subaru Impreza WRX STi tS Type RA NBR Challenge

2013

98,094 miles

Manual

Petrol

Sumner, QLD

£20,000 – £30,000

Estimate range

Bidding ends 29 Sept at 08:00

Listing Source

Collecting Cars

Auction

Auction Date

Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Ends at 08:00

4 days remaining

Estimate

£20,000 - £30,000

Location

Sumner, QLD

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Buyer notes

One of 200 NBR Challenge units produced with a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine.
Japanese import with a reported Grade 4.5B auction score and 98,094 km.
Fitted with six-piston Brembo brakes, Recaro seats and BBS forged wheels.

There is no documentary evidence on file for the service history.
Imported vehicle supplied new in Japan and moved to Australia in 2026.

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About the WRX STI

The Impreza WRX STI GR (2008-2014) brought the STI into the hatchback era. EJ257 2.5 turbo with 296hp, widebody styling, SI-Drive, DCCD. Controversial move from saloon but offered practicality. Strong following for distinctive looks and usability. Values from £20k, rising as appreciation grows for this era.

Known Issues to Watch For

GR Impreza (2008-2014): Engine: EJ257 2.5 turbo - head gaskets more prone than EJ20, timing belt critical, ringland failure possible at higher power levels. Gearbox: 6-speed generally robust but can fail at high power. SI-Drive: Check all modes function. DCCD: Verify operation. Turbo: Standard turbo adequate but often upgraded. Values: CS400 commands huge premium (75 built). Spec C desirable for purity. Budget £2-4k annually maintenance.

Desirable Options

Cosworth CS400 (75 built - most powerful), STI Spec C (lightweight JDM), Widebody STI, Manual gearbox, SI-Drive functional, DCCD operational, Low mileage, Service history