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11-30-2011, 06:43 PM | #1 |
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Production Subaru BRZ Revealed in Tokyo
Production 2013 Subaru BRZ Revealed By Ryan Douthit, Driving Sports TV Click for Video Version The heart of Subaru is the Boxer motor. Now, for the first time, Subaru is putting its venerable boxer into a small, lightweight rear-wheel drive sports car. It's called the BRZ, and after 3 years of teasing, the production model finally made its big debut at the Tokyo Motor Show. Outside of how it looks, what else do we know about this super-light sports car? First up, the boxer motor. Both the BRZ and it's kissing cousin, the Toyota GT 86, come standard with a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated boxer featuring Toyota's direct-injection system to improve economy. This motor puts down around 200 horsepower and 151 ft-lbs of torque through a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. That may not sound like much power, but remember, this car is expected to weight nearly 2500 lbs. A rear limited slip differential is standard. For those expecting all-wheel drive, here's something to consider: I've discussed this car with someone that has had intimate time behind the wheel of an early development BRZ, and he characterized the handling as "perfect." According to my source, if engineers decided to cram an all-wheel drive system into the vehicle it would have only succeeded in ruining it. So there you have it. The 2013 Subaru BRZ. It will go into full production in early 2012 and, other than a few minor styling queues, is exactly the same as the Toyota version - which is now being called the GT 86. If you're looking for a more extreme BRZ, you don't have to wait long. Subaru's STI version is certain to be right around the corner. Last edited by ricochet; 11-30-2011 at 07:00 PM. |
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needs STi version.
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11-30-2011, 06:49 PM | #4 |
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I was just at the dealer looking at one and they said they have no such thing as a bzr Sti in mind !!! So I went with the 2012 wrx !!
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11-30-2011, 06:56 PM | #7 |
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Somebody better be making turbo kits for this right now.
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Nice car.
Add 100hp and 150lb of torque and then you have a real fun car! |
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Its not going to be 2500lbs.
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11-30-2011, 07:10 PM | #11 |
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Ya, that might do it. I honestly don't trust U.S. curb weight numbers until I see them actually listed in the service manual. Its impossible to compare curb weights from other markets, and each option on a car changes the weight and thats listed in surprising detail in the service manuals too. |
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11-30-2011, 08:26 PM | #13 |
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it's 2689 in their specs.
for reference that's 13.445lb/hp mustang GT: 3605lb/412hp = 8.75lb/hp boxster spyder 2811lb/320hp = 8.78lb/hp boxster s 2978lb/310hp = 9.61lb/hp 370Z: 3245lb/332hp = 9.77lb/hp STi 3373lb/305hp = 11.06lb/hp mustang (V6):3453lb/305hp = 11.32lb/hp boxster 2943lb/255hp = 11.54lb/hp WRX 3208lb/265hp = 12.1lb/hp Copper Works 2662lb/208hp = 12.8lb/hp BRZ: 2689/200hp = 13.445lb/hp elise: 1931lb/134hp = 14.4lb/hp MINI 'S' 2668lb/181hp = 14.74lb/hp MX5 (soft top) 2480lb/167hp = 14.85lb/hp mr2 2195lb/138hp = 15.9lb/hp tC: 3060lb/180hp = 17lb/hp MINI: 2535lb/121hp = 20.95lb/hp Last edited by jacobsen1; 12-01-2011 at 10:37 AM. |
11-30-2011, 07:10 PM | #14 |
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yea agree! more power and a turbo
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11-30-2011, 07:30 PM | #15 |
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no more awd -> rwd conversion for drifterz that want subaru shell! lol i think this might be a pick up for me cause im sick of all my s2000 friends saying how their car is so nice and all haha excited for subaru to get into the rwd game! its about time!
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Do want (with turbo).
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11-30-2011, 08:33 PM | #17 |
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nice. Ill wait for the STi version. sure cant wait to drive one though!
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i wonder why they made it almost exactly the same as the scion? Makes me think there might be an STi version (or at least an upgraded one) coming later.
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12-10-2011, 03:27 AM | #19 | |
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You really need to put yourself in the shoes of the automakers, its not easy introducing new vehicles in the market. Thie vehicle is all about driving dynamics.. something the american customer for the most part doesn't understand, we Americans always want HP no matter what, I think many domestics show a good example of that, and Honda shows the puriest example of vise versa. Over the years it has been starting to change I do admit. Also, this vehicle needs to be fuel efficient and low cost... once there is enough interest their will be higher power models guaranteed.... but they can't be released first. Last edited by GTijoejoe; 12-10-2011 at 03:39 AM. |
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11-30-2011, 08:35 PM | #21 |
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No turbo = No fun. STi version should have an STi motor, now that would be fun.
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12-02-2011, 10:13 AM | #22 | |
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If they used an STI engine, it would sacrifice a lot of the handling. What's the point in making another STI to compete with an STI? If you like the STI, buy another STI lol. This is a different car. Someone will make a turbo kit for it... But, it needs this motor and it needs it where it is. |
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12-10-2011, 02:14 PM | #25 |
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NASTY drifting / driving video by Ken Gushi!
> http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2805 Sounds and looks great flogged on the track like that. He definitely seemed to like it a lot. You can tell just by his smiles even if he didn't say a word |
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