Subaru Impreza GT Turbo 1998

With its turbocharged flat-four engine, manual gearbox and AWD powertrain, sprightly curb weight, and three World Rally Championships under the belt, the Subaru's GC-generation GT Turbo was the darling rally car for the road – the Delta Integrale and Escort Cosworth substitute for the late 1990s. Although not nearly as powerful as the WRX STi (by 62hp) and noticeably slower, the European-market GT Turbo is certainly no slowpoke. With a 0-60mph time of less than 6 seconds and a very adequate top speed of 150 mph it can more than keep up with many of today's sports cars.In Australia the GT Turbo is labeled as the WRX, not to be confused with the 280hp Japanese-spec WRX listed elsewhere on this page. Neither this car or the WRX were ever sold in North America, instead replaced by the 2.5RS which sports a comparatively unimpressive 165hp from a 2.5 litre engine. Reliable and charming, the GT Turbo / WRX is your chance to be Carlos Sainz on a budget!Note that the first car pictured features non-standard alloys replacing the factory 16s, fog lamp covers, and a larger STi hood scoop and 22B vents. - by Traian Popescu

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