Archive for August, 2011

To build up more anticipation for its reveal at the Frankfurt IAA auto show next month, Subaru has released some full sized images (see here) of the graphics used on the Subaru BRZ Technology Concept website. The most telling part of the photos is just the clear look at the FB engine (the BRZ, FT-86, […]

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Tetsuya Tada spills much about the Toyobaru (FT-86, FR-S, BRZ) in this new interview. This is one of the best interviews given yet on the upcoming joint Toyota-Subaru RWD sports coupe, and gives some great insight into the philosophies behind the car’s development, as well as the man behind the development. Check out the interview […]

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Japan’s Best Car magazine has published an article with a rumor regarding a turbo version of the Toyota FT-86, Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ. According to the article, Toyota has plans to turbocharge the FT-86 / FR-S with a 1.6 liter turbocharged engine one year after the initial introduction of the models. This engine is said […]

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According to some well placed sources, it appears that Subaru has previewed the production spec Subaru BRZ coupe in-the-flesh to the attendees of the 2011 Subaru National Business Conference, which took place recently in Chicago. Based on various info posted in our forum discussions, the following info/speculation is currently floating around regarding the Subaru BRZ […]

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Tuesday August 23, 2011 01:41

Official: Subaru BRZ Coupe Announced!

One piece of info our community has long been awaiting has just been announced. Subaru has issued a press release [full transcript inside] announcing the Subaru BRZ name for its concept version of the rear-drive sports coupe that it is co-developing with Toyota. While Toyota has already shown three concept versions of the FT-86 and […]

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