2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec C Type RA-R
Explore the Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec C Type RA-R: history, verified identity, specification references, rarity evidence and real credited photos.
The 2006 spec C Type RA-R concentrated STI’s late-GDB development into a 300-unit complete-car programme. Its name is easily confused with other Type RA and RA-R cars, making the original year, body and complete designation essential to a useful profile.
The complete name prevents a familiar mix-up
This car is the GDB-based Impreza WRX STI spec C Type RA-R in STI’s 2006 heritage record. It is separate from the earlier spec C Type RA and the later VAB Type RA-R. Reusing the short RA-R label without a year can merge fundamentally different models. The public title therefore preserves the lineage and reference year, while an individual record should retain the actual chassis and original sales specification.
STI: 2006 Impreza spec C Type RA-R heritage and specification
The engine specification supports the focused brief
STI lists an EJ20 of 1,994 cc, with 235 kW or 320 PS, 432 Nm and a six-speed manual transmission. These are factory reference figures rather than measurements of a present car. Their value is in identifying the coordinated original model, particularly when later modifications can make several different GDB variants produce similar dyno readings. Power alone is not a reliable way to authenticate a limited complete vehicle.
Braking and steering deserve attention alongside output
The heritage description gives the car an explicitly serious driving focus and identifies special chassis equipment. In interpretation, that approach matters because a road car’s response depends on more than peak power. For a surviving example, document brakes, steering, dampers and tyre fitment as a connected specification. Replacement parts should be identified by exact type and date, rather than being assumed equivalent simply because they come from the same aftermarket brand.
STI: 2006 Impreza spec C Type RA-R heritage and specification
The yellow subset is within the programme
STI records 50 Astral Yellow cars within the 300-unit model. That is a subset, not 50 cars added above the programme total. It is also not a separate profile in this batch. The colour reference can help describe an original specification, but repainting another car yellow does not establish subset membership. Authentication requires the factory colour and chassis record together, especially where a later restoration has changed the finish.
STI: 2006 Impreza spec C Type RA-R heritage and specification
A small original photograph has a limited role
The matched public-domain image specifically identifies the 2006 spec C Type RA-R. Its available resolution is modest, so it is supplied at its actual size without artificial enlargement. It illustrates the model’s appearance rather than proving a particular car’s detailed originality. A collector file still needs sharper vehicle-specific photographs, the commission or sales documentation and records of any engine or chassis work that could affect the present specification.
Specifications and identity reference
| STI heritage year | 2006 |
|---|---|
| Base family | Impreza GDB spec C |
| Engine | EJ20; 1,994 cc turbo boxer |
| Factory output reference | 235 kW / 320 PS; 432 Nm |
| Transmission | Six-speed manual; AWD |
| Programme reference | 300, including 50 Astral Yellow cars |
Rarity and production scope
The factory heritage figure is 300 for the 2006 GDB spec C Type RA-R. Its 50-car Astral Yellow subset is included in that reference, not additional production. The model is distinct from the earlier Type RA and later VAB RA-R. No new completed-chassis or survival census is claimed. The small matched photograph identifies the model but does not verify the specification of an individual numbered example.
What the photograph represents
A source-identified 2006 spec C Type RA-R photographed in 2007. The original image is only 500 by 356 pixels and is supplied at that actual size without artificial enlargement.
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Frequently asked questions
Are the 50 yellow cars additional to the 300?
No. STI describes them within the overall model programme.
Is this the same RA-R as the 2018 car?
No. The 2006 GDB and 2018 VAB cars are distinct complete-model identities.
What is the production-count boundary for this profile?
The factory heritage figure is 300 for the 2006 GDB spec C Type RA-R. Its 50-car Astral Yellow subset is included in that reference, not additional production. The model is distinct from the earlier Type RA and later VAB RA-R. No new completed-chassis or survival census is claimed. The small matched photograph identifies the model but does not verify the specification of an individual numbered example.
Sources and further reading
Research checked 19 October 2026. Linked manufacturer heritage pages, factory announcements, official distributor publications and labelled contemporary coverage support the specifically identified claims. Photographic descriptions identify the illustrated subject. Design analysis and suggested authentication steps are editorial interpretation.
Built in limited numbers
The factory heritage figure is 300 for the 2006 GDB spec C Type RA-R. Its 50-car Astral Yellow subset is included in that reference, not additional production. The model is distinct from the earlier Type RA and later VAB RA-R. No new completed-chassis or survival census is claimed. The small matched photograph identifies the model but does not verify the specification of an individual numbered example.
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Specifications
Factory specifications may vary by model year, market and configuration.
Identity & production
- Official model
- Subaru Impreza WRX STI spec C Type RA-R
Sources and verification
Source citations are being prepared for this profile.
