Most rally fans would probably name the spectacular, dangerous and short-lived Group B period of the 1980s as rallying’s golden age, but equally, few would disagree that the 1990s weren’t far behind. The move over to the slower but more affordable Group A ruleset saw a new wave of big-budget manufacturer involvement, while a spectacular subset of specialised front-wheel drive machinery known as F2 kit cars were making a name for themselves on asphalt – and today, one car from each of those celebrated 1990s classes comes to Early Access rally sim Assetto Corsa Rally in its v0.4 update.
Representing the all-wheel drive Group A machinery is a car that needs no introduction whatsoever to rally fans, especially those in Britain. It’s the original Subaru Impreza, complete with blue and gold livery and L555 plates – a combination that’s nothing short of iconic, thanks to it taking Colin McRae to his famous World Rally Championship win in 1995.