The 'Backside Skateboards' livery seems to be inspired by the Massimo Checchin Subaru Impreza GC8.The 'Redwood Racing' livery looks similar to Tommi Mäkinen's Malboro Mitsubishi Lancer.The 'Karin Performance' livery looks similar to the Subaru World Rally Team livery, used on Subaru Impreza rally cars.The 'Redwood Racing' and 'Karin Performance' liveries appear to be similar to two liveries from the Sultan RS that go by the same names.The tail light layout is similar to the Peugeot 405. The front bumper somewhat resembles the one found on the Evolution I and II, although with smaller side vents and with additional fog lights.
It is primarily based on the Subaru Impreza GC8, with major influence from the Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V, seen primarily in the front fascia. The Sultan Classic acts as a classic predecessor of the original Sultan and, at the same time, an HD Universe equivalent to its 3D Universe rendition. However, as of the Sultan Classic Week event, it became available for purchase. The Sultan Classic was initially featured as a mission-only vehicle in the ' Getaway Vehicles' preparation and later used as a possible getaway vehicle in the Casino Heist. 7.2.1 GTA Online: The Diamond Casino Heist.
