After a long wait the Subaru World Rally Team (SWRT) finally unleash their new weapon for the 2008 season at the Acropolis rally.

The WRC2008 is based on the road version of the current Impreza STi and it’s the first time the SWRT have ditched using a sedan and instead gone for the hatchback design. In pure WRC style the car gets a much more aggressive look with bigger guards and a massive rear wing. The WRC2008 also loses its famous bonnet scoop, they’ve gone for a front mounted intercooler this time to help with the center of gravity for the car.

It’s a radical change for the team, and one that comes with great expectation as fans across the globe have been awaiting a Subaru revival for quite some time.

The car didn’t disappoint on its debut, Peter Solberg finished in an incredible 2nd place in one of the years roughest rally. A result which earnt the team the Abu Dhabi the spirit of the rally award. It’s a very promising start for Subaru and we look forward to having them back in the pointy end for this championship.