Report: BRZ STI Model Already in the Works, No Turbocharger

[r15mohd]

STi extortion!!!

[xwd]

Originally Posted by MSTiFK8R

Just met him

He's such an enthusiastic person

Will be right back with details

if this post gets 100 @Thanks@, I'll post what he said about BRZ STI )))

For that I will specifically NOT thank the post. I'll be happy to thank a post with information.

[MSTiFK8R]

Originally Posted by dwx

For that I will specifically NOT thank the post. I'll be happy to thank a post with information.

Oh that was a joke, guys ) Dont take it too seriously

In some hours I will be decoding the voice records and gladly share with you not asking a single "thanks"

stay tuned

[MSTiFK8R]

Okay, I'm ready to share something what Mr. Karamatsu said today reg. my direct question of BRZ STI

"STI is working on finalizing creation of the special version of BRZ, which would be unveiled in "some time" (secret). Turbocharger is NOT in the concept of this greatly balanced FR sports car, so we would concentrate our developments on suspension, handling, performance improvements and sports styling. The turbocharged version of BRZ will remain only in GT300 Championship"

SORRY GUYS ( Don't kill me, ... Coz' I'm just a soul, who's intentions are good... Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood )



JDM Bless for y'all from Karamatsu-san

[r15mohd]

Would of loved a factory turbo but I guess this will half to do...let's hope it's just not a super ridiculous price hike for the STi model

Thx again for the info!

[sho220]

Originally Posted by MSTiFK8R

Turbocharger is NOT in the concept of this greatly balanced FR sports car

How about a supercharger? lol...

j/k

Thanks for the info!

[(K)]

So I guess they're lookin for 250 (arbitrary) naturally aspirated horses. I can dig that, but increased chassis performance is reason enough for an STi.

[pinoyplaya]

Originally Posted by zigzagz94

250 NA with a slight weight reduction would be perfect for my intended purposes...

hope they release it next year and not at the mid-cycle refresh.

It took them years to develop the existing BRZ, I think it will be 3 more years before they release this one. Expect it by 2014 or 2015 model.

[ill86]

Originally Posted by pinoyplaya

It took them years to develop the existing BRZ, I think it will be 3 more years before they release this one. Expect it by 2014 or 2015 model.

2014 would be next years model...

[pinoyplaya]

Originally Posted by ill86

2014 would be next years model...

I mean 2014 is when youll see it XD hence the "expect it by..."

[switchlanez]

Originally Posted by Mr. Karamatsu

STI is working on finalizing creation of the special version of BRZ, which would be unveiled in "some time" (secret). Turbocharger is NOT in the concept of this greatly balanced FR sports car, so we would concentrate our developments on suspension, handling, performance improvements and sports styling. The turbocharged version of BRZ will remain only in GT300 Championship

NEWS FLASH, GUYS: They are indeed working on finalizing creation of the special version and it has been no secret to us. The only thing that's "secreit" is when all the parts development will be done. We've been watching its progress for months now. Here is its latest incarnation:



The BRZ STI is simply a showcase of STI parts. It won't be a future model. Why? If they throw these parts on a BRZ from the factory, it'll never sell (not in the US, at least). Evidence? TRD did exactly this with the factory-built TRD GT86 - valued at over $50k+ USD and only sold in quantity 200 in the UK. And they won't even come equipped with every part from the 86's TRD catalog. Global BRZ production is relatively low volume (about 1/5 that of the 86/FR-S/GT86). Toyota is the main stakeholder likely vested with greater authority to call the production shots. So the question then becomes: Will Toyota allow a BRZ STI model?

I believe "STI" as part of a model name is exclusively reserved for the WRX STI (which will breakaway from the Impreza moniker into its own separate model around 2014-ish). It only makes marketing sense. The WRX STI is an all-Subaru gig which Toyota has no direct stake in. Forester and Legacy have had STI parts for several model generations but never was there a special Forester STI or Legacy STI from the factory. I foresee similar treatment with the BRZ. For BRZ STI to happen, the BRZ would have to become Subaru's next cash cow ala Impreza.

For months, I was fully expecting a factory-built BRZ STI would come. But as facts and figures unfolded throughout launch, as the STI site has been systematically releasing "new suspension, handling, performance improvements and sports styling items" to the public every few weeks, and with almost a verbal confirmation from the president, a BRZ STI factory model seems unrealistic to me.

[quik1987]

Nothing we didn't already know

[switchlanez]

There will, however, be a special edition of the BRZ coming to the US in model year 2014. Concentrating marketing and manufacturing efforts on this one would make more sense: http://www.torquenews.com/1084/subar...le-brz-us-2014

[sho220]

Originally Posted by switchlanez

There will, however, be a special edition of the BRZ coming to the US in model year 2014. Concentrating marketing and manufacturing efforts on this one would make more sense: http://www.torquenews.com/1084/subar...le-brz-us-2014

That "article" is packed with a lot of if's, could's and would's...