The Reli Car That Was Drivered By Ken Block Was Auctioned, Sold For IDR 1.3 Billion

The 2004 Impreza WRX STI Subaru was once driven by Ken Block and Travis Pastrana. (Doc. Cars & Bids)

JAKARTA - The 2004 Impreza WRX STI Subaru rally car entered the auction market. The sedan has high value and history because it was once driven by two researchers from the United States (US), Ken Block and Travis Pastrana.

Launching from the Cars & Bids page, Tuesday, November 3, the car was used by the two rally legends at the Production World Rally Championship (PWRC) in the 2007 to 2008 season.

In the event, Subaru Impreza WRX STI was included in six PWRC events and was then included in the Rally America competition by Mark Fox and David Mirra.

The car was converted from a highway vehicle to a rally car with Group N specifications by Vermont SportsCar. The modification consists of several elements that make it a weapon that is relied on by Ken Block and Travis Pastrana.

The highlight of this car consists of the presence of a MoTec branded ECU, a deprogramable DCCD controller, a fuel system according to FIA specifications with a double fuel pump, a 15-inch rim from Speedline Corse with Pirelli Scorpion tires, and a suspension of Ohlins coilover with external reservoirs.

Selain itu, panel bagian bawa dari mobil tersebut telah diberi Maricar yang disamai dengan lampi reli dari PIAA, serta perangkat roll cage yang telah tercertifikasi FIA.

The inside has the seat of the Sparco Circuit II, the Momo steering wheel, the fire fighting system, a special switch panel intercom, and an odometer that shows a distance of 13,958 miles or about 22,400 km.

Treating Subaru Impreza WRX STI is a flat-4 2.5 liter turbocharged engine that provides a 300 dk power boost and 406 Nm torque. However, there is a possibility that the resulting power is greater than recorded because it has been modified.

The power is channeled to four-wheelers (4WD) through manual transmission of six accelerations.

Based on the auction page, the car has now sold for USD 85,000 or approximately IDR 1.351 billion. It was also reported that 5 percent of the proceeds from this sale will be donated to Ken Block's charity, namely 43i.org.