Richard Hammond’s Subaru is now a 500+hp animal! – FIRST DRIVE!

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Published 2023-10-04
Martin the Subaru Impreza has now been fully tuned, and Mike has decided to take him to the Scottish Isle of Arran to give the car a proper shakedown. Now sporting over 500bhp, is this WRX STI now the ultimate British country road monster?

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All Comments (21)
  • @twillsJKZ
    As much as I love the editing on drivetribe, I often wish we could see a few more POV’s and unedited sections to really get a feel for the car. I love to feel like I’ve semi experienced what it would be like to drive, maybe just me. Great videos as usual though, always looking forward to an upload 👍
  • @Divefire
    Well if ever a car had a spiritual home outside of its manufacturer of origin, the Subaru Impreza in Scotland would be it.
  • @redrexx12
    I wish there was more of a deep dive into the engine mods but this video made me miss my GD
  • @aaronwhalley2724
    I live on Arran (for 34 years). I passed you a few times (and the blue transit custom). Great video, some great drone shots showing views I have never seen myself. Will be nice too see some car enthusiast clubs or just drivers coming over. Better than the groups of cyclists 😂
  • @CandongaJeezy33
    Rocking the 🇰🇪 wristband... Big Subaru enthusiasts over on this side. Great content👊🏽
  • @adampv
    I can’t think of any other channel that has frequent mandatory ads every few minutes and includes ads in the actual content to the degree drivetribe does 😕
  • @dove868
    Nice video guys. Was a pleasure filming with you for the other channel - the video has been well received here! Cheers, Jake
  • @RiddleTime
    Can I just say that I think Mike Fernie is doing a great job? It's calm, yet not boring. Keep it up!
  • @efcsscfe2208
    Shell would like to thank the drive tribe for the opportunity to host the show
  • @Jarededwards94
    Top quality video. Can tell Richard is apart of Drivetribe. The production is something of similar to top gear/ grand tour. Also, this guy.. he can present. Bravo.
  • It doesn't matter what you're driving; if you're in Scotland, it will be the ride of your life. From Loch Lomond to Glencoe, from the islands to the Highlands, from North Berwick to Edinburgh, every mile of road is impressive in its own right. Especially Glencoe, that place is truly special. Drive it if you can!
  • @RobotBoyParza
    It's very enjoyable to watch you drive these cars. Your enthusiasm for the car and even the landscape is infectious.
  • @ChristianBehnke
    Came for the car, stayed for the beauty of the island! :D
  • @paulwincott2987
    Sorry was there a car review hidden between the commercials for Iron Brew, Shell V-Power, Bridgestone tyres, Pole Position Engineering, HKS Exhausts and the Arun Tourist Board?!
  • I'm in love with the road, in love with the car, and in love of what Mike is doing... what a video.
  • @svtwrc
    I have a USA version of Martin it’s my USDM 2004 STi all set up just like a UK V limited as it can be. Group N rally stated the transmission has to be the one in the production car. Those Group N rules were what gave the production car that very special transmission. Love what Pole Position did with this EJ motor.
  • @Nathan.Guthrie
    That particular stretch of road is truly epic! Coming south is just as special and you get a better line of sight to avoid the cyclists!
  • @ArcheoFighter
    I've got STI, but I live 2400km from that beautiful island. Great episode. Thank you for sharing this gem to the world.
  • @ironmax
    Been visiting arran my whole life, being from the west coast of Scotland. Was there last month and drove the full loop - it’s just awesome. Need to take my turbo eg civic and 88 cbr400 there. Really great to see it getting the love it deserves.