Legendary Colin McRae's Subaru Impreza WRC receives a meticulous LEGO remake
In the world of LEGO Ideas, a passionate fan designer named TOMOELL has created a meticulous recreation of the iconic 1990s Subaru Impreza WRC rally car. This LEGO model is not just a replica, but a loving tribute to a motorsport legend, famously driven by Colin McRae, who became the youngest-ever WRC champion in 1995[1].
The LEGO Impreza WRC model captures the car's distinctive features with striking accuracy[3]. The deep blue body, adorned with "555" livery-inspired graphics, gold rally wheels, hood scoop, aggressive front bumper, and the large rear wing, are all hallmarks of the championship-winning vehicle.
TOMOELL's creation also includes several intricate details that celebrate the rally car's engineering. The model boasts a fully modeled roll cage, bucket seats with harnesses, a spare wheel, and the signature boxer engine of the Subaru WRC. Moreover, the model has a special functional feature: a drawer designed to hold a smartphone, which flips open to reveal this compartment[2].
The LEGO Impreza WRC model is currently gathering support on the LEGO Ideas platform, needing 10,000 votes to be considered for official production[1][4]. As of early August 2025, it had already amassed over 900 supporters. The project has resonated with LEGO and rally fans alike, not only because of its detailed design but also due to the nostalgia and cultural impact of the Subaru Impreza in motorsport history.
The design philosophy of the Impreza WRC included making the car 160mm shorter and 60mm shorter wheelbase for improved agility[5]. The LEGO Impreza WRC model reflects this, with its front wheels steering through a proper mechanism, adding a tactile element. The model is also large enough to showcase intricate details while remaining displayable on most shelves[6].
The LEGO Impreza WRC model's gold BBS-style wheels use custom printing that captures the distinctive five-spoke design[7]. The trunk of the model opens to reveal a spare wheel and essential equipment for rally cars[8]. The hood lifts to reveal a brick-built boxer engine with intercooler piping and turbocharger details[9].
The LEGO Impreza WRC model includes rally-specific accessories like a service jack, spare lights, and a pit banner, creating a complete rally paddock scene[10]. It's a tribute to the vehicle that defined an era of rally racing, and it's complete with all the details that made rally racing fun to watch.
If you're a fan of rally racing, LEGO, or both, consider supporting this project on the LEGO Ideas platform. It's a unique opportunity to own a piece of motorsport history, recreated in LEGO form, and it needs more votes to reach the finish line[1][4].
The LEGO Ideas platform hosts a unique opportunity for rally fans to vote for the production of a meticulous LEGO model inspired by the iconic 1990s Subaru Impreza WRC rally car. This model, with its gold BBS-style wheels, captures the spirit of events in the world of sports, like the exhilarating rally races that the original car once dominated.
