Tokyo, March 28, 2012 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, announced that cumulative sales of the new Subaru BRZ reached 3,551 units two months its introduction in Japan. This result, achieved between February 3rd and March 27th, is approximately quadruple the initial sales forecast for the period. The detailed ordering stats can be found INSIDE.

Some nice footage of a black 86 TRD model showing off its sounds (exhaust) and handling (negotiating some comes).

Bonus pics inside as well.

Here’s a look at what lowered BRZs will look like. RaceComp has lowered the BRZ on their lowering springs, reducing the sizeable factory wheel gap. More pics inside.

Here’s a video teaser by Toyota titled “TOYOTA 86 RALLY MOVING FULL THROTTLE”

It previews the Toyota 86 Rally car which will be entered at the Tour de Kyushu Rally Race. Video inside.

Toyota has announced two race packages for the 86 in the Japanese market. The two full race packages are priced at $35,000 and $55,000.

The higher priced race package includes 2 possible roll cage configurations, a safe fuel tank (30L or 85L), front/rear tow hooks, cut off switch, and air jacks.

No word yet if US Scion FR-S or Subaru BRZ owners will eventually get a race package of any type.

Here’s a nice little driving footage video of the Subaru BRZ from Magazine Motorsport, showing some unique perspectives and some little features such as the shift light in action.

Check out the video after the jump.

Now that the Scion FR-S retail pricing has been announced at ($24,930 after destination), are you still in our out for ordering an FR-S?

See the results and let us know your decision in this POLL.

An embargo has lifted on a new set of BRZ reviews by US publications. Insideline, Automobile, Road & Track, and Motortrend have each published some more words and reactions on the BRZ, and the superlatives continue!

Check out what they had to say, via HERE.