The all new Subaru’s BRZ rear-wheel drive sports car that has been co-developed with Toyota has had its world debut at the Tokyo Motor Show.
The BRZ is powered via 2.0 litre horizontally-opposed Boxer direct injection engine that produces 147 Kilowatts of power and 205 Newtonmetres of torque. It uses Toyota’s D-4S direct injection and port technology.
The six-speed manual has a short stroke shift lever, optimized for rigidity, shift quality and weight application. The six speed automatic has “S” mode, for better shifting response and “M” mode for optional shifting. Also, with paddle shift and downshifting blipping control.
Being a rear wheel drive only vehicle its will be interesting to see if the BRZ will make it to Australia, considering all other Subaru’s in their line-up are all wheel drive.
Subaru BRZ Major specifications
Overall length x width x height (mm): 4240 x 1775 x 1300
Wheelbase (mm): 2570
Curb weight (kg): 1220
Power: 147 kW
Torque: 205 Nm
Engine: 2.0 litre horizontally-opposed Boxer direct injection
Transmission 6MT/E6-AT
Drive train: Rear wheel drive
Suspension: Front: strut; rear: double wishbone
Tyres: 215/45R17
