Ken Block: his legendary 2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS is up for auction – News

A piece of protest history will soon be auctioned. Restored by the Monster Energy #43, it was driven alongside Italian co-driver Alex Gelsomino. Watch videos and amazing tricks!

December 12, 2023

Dafter the recent publicationlatest photos of Ken Block, driving the Audi S1Hoonitron, a piece of protest history will be put up for auction. This is a 2004 Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS, driven by Ken Block and co-pilot Alex Gelsomino.

Converted to rally racing specifications Open class in 2006 with Vermont SportsCar, The Impreza, in the years it was driven by a California driver, had lMonster Energy ivrea, with number # 43, as you can see now in the picture. In later years, once it was sold by Block, it passed into the hands of Mark Fox and Jake Blattnerwho drove together New England Forest Rally nel 2009.

Behind Ken Block’s Subaru Impreza

Ken Block: to his legendary Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS from 2004

SEight hoods, the Impreza is proud of the engine turbo 2.0L flat-fourwhich drives all four wheels in a modern way manual transmission KAPS dog-box five speed. This vehicle features a driver-controlled center differential and Cusco front and rear differentials, designed to provide effortless control and performance. The cockpit, prepared for competition, is equipped Recaro seatsCoralba Giant meeting computer and a full safety equipmentwhich includes a protective cage, fire suppression system and more.

Despite its illustrious history, Subaru has had its fair share of bad luck and not just for good reason several accidents on the way. In 2005, of course, it was completely flooded. In all this, however, after a thorough revision, a good Impreza looks almost new and the few remaining signs of aging do nothing but add to her charm.

LThe party was going on 15 Speedline Corse Rally rims with gold color combined with BFGoodrich g-force tires and coilovers Öhlins absorbers and suspension elements of Cusco. The braking system has recently been changed, fortunately, we add, ensuring better performance even when braking.

We will complete the package photos by Ken Block and Travis Pastrana which, obviously, increases the value of this heritage even more. Speaking of value, the auction will close on December 20 and, at this time, the highest bid came in at $46,000.

Ken Block: to his legendary Subaru Impreza 2.5 RS from 2004

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