Bought a Subaru with a PPP? Wondering what those letters really mean? Let’s take a look at the Prodrive Performance Pack.
Throughout the majority of Subaru’s performance model lifespan here in the UK, engineering firm Prodrive have led the way in bespoke modifications officially sanctioned by Subaru themselves.
Not only known for a successful long-running rally partnership in the WRC, Prodrive offered (and continue to produce) numerous upgrades for road-going Subaru’s.
These are commonly known as a Prodrive Performance Pack (PPP).
Starting in the late 90’s Prodrive began offering specially engineered parts for a selection of Subaru vehicles, most notably the Impreza. These allowed customers a step closer in attaining a true road-worthy rally car experience.
Where are the PPP from?
These ‘Prodrive Performance Pack’ kits (often branded WR Sport) were available as an optional extra from the dealer upon purchase from new. They comprised of a selection of parts and accessories to further enhance the already impressive performance of Subaru’s flagship models.
Each iteration of PPP was engineered especially for its corresponding generation of Subaru. It was generally offered as a whole package with individual components not up for resale separately. It was all or nothing with Prodrive!
What was included in a Prodrive Performance Pack?
Typical modifications you’d find in a PPP installation would be:
- Remapped ECU (a result of which Prodrive strongly recommend sticking to 98+ octane fuel)
- Sports Catalyst
- Backbox (silencer)
- High Flow Fuel Pump – often a Walbro 255lph I believe
Some parts varied among models, but this is the basic formula that all Prodrive Performance Packs stuck to.
When looking to buy my own Impreza, the addition of a Prodrive Performance Pack was high on my list of priorities. On my 2003 STi it brought the power up to over 300bhp and provides enough subtle modifications to keep even the most power-hungry motorist satisfied.
Other parts my Impreza has that are not featured in the official PPP documentation include a red silicone intercooler hose (Y pipe) and red Prodrive suspension springs. Whether these were an optional dealer extra or part of the PPP itself I’m not sure, but I’m glad they’re fitted.
An example Certificate as provided upon fitment of PPP
I’ve gathered a selection of official Prodrive brochures below outlining the upgrades and performance figures available for most generations of Impreza. Feel free to download each of them and take a look at what was offered, from 1999 to 2008:
Prodrive Performance Pack Brochures (PDF)
Prodrive WR Sport PPP Dealer Brochure (includes details of the rare Impreza WR by Prodrive)
1999 Impreza Turbo PPP Brochure
Please note – I’m by no means an expert! If you have any further input on what’s included in these PPP kits, comment below and let our readers know.
Hi… I have a impreza sti 2006, and I’m interested only in ecu prodrive 320, I is possible?
Sarei interessato a fare questo kit mi potrebbe montare sul subaru forester turbo del 2002
i want the subaru MY99 prodrive