Subaru BRZ STI Concept (2011) Revealed!
 

First official images of Subaru BRZ Concept STI

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"You can imagine how Subaru must have been feeling as partner Toyota hogged the headlines with its FT-86. But at long last, someone at Subaru has seen sense and decided to issue an official picture of the new BRZ coupe.

This is the Subaru BRZ Concept STi – a rather obviously production-ready glimpse of the new rear-wheel drive coupe, co-developed between Subaru parent Fuji Heavy Industries and Toyota.

Subaru BRZ Concept STi: the lowdown

This coupe will be shown at the 2011 Los Angeles auto show on 16 November 2011 and just one photo has been issued so far.

There's precious little in the way of technical information, either. They're just trotting out the usual line about it being powered by Subaru's horizontally opposed boxer engine, which we've known since day one.

Extra information we've already gleaned from our recent drive in the Toyota FT-86 include the fact that the boxer engine is likely to be a 2.0-litre four-cylinder boxer, delivering around 200bhp/170lb ft in regular guise. The direct-injection Toyota emits around 160g/km for trim tax bills.

But the STi monicker of this concept car is a clear indication that go-faster versions are planned. Witness the enormous rear wing.

Any other details on the Subaru BRZ?

That boxer engine will allow a very low centre of gravity, promises Subaru, so we are told to expect edgy handling. CAR's resident oversteer-fan, deputy editor Ben Barry, reported that the rear-wheel drive FT-86 test hack he drove was very sideways – but in quite a different way from rally-proven four-wheel drive Subarus of yore.

The Subaru BRZ is likely to be a niche car in the UK. Torrid exchange rates will make this one pricey sports coupe, and the UK importer expects sales of only around 500 a year.

We reckon on this first evidence, they might be able to nudge that volume up a notch or too. If they can get the price right."

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Se...icial-picture/

Looks amazing to me! Reminds me of the old Z4 coupe. Unfortunately it won't, actually can't, look like that, as the Subaru and Toyota share the same metal. I can hope for red tail lights for the production Subaru though.

Yeah well this is still just a concept because its been shown in LA in a couple of weeks, but its an official BRZ image!!

If it has more power or torque than the Toyoter, I'll take it.

That is awesome! I Love It!

They just need to take my damn money already

Looks nice...for a concept, bring out the real deal!

Not really liking the rear diffuser as much on this concept but the quadpipes are a nice touch. Can't wait to see what the front looks like...and the final model in Tokyo.

My money is yours, TAKE IT NOW!!!

Why do only the British magazines/websites get these stories?

I like the BRZ tailights better

FHI Press Release

“SUBARU BRZ CONCEPT - STI -” to Make World Premiere at Los Angeles Auto Show

Correct, that won't be the production car.

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It kinda remind me of the mazdas with the front grill. :/

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Wow! I'm gonna have to kick up my savings plan a notch. This is the best looking car I've seen since the FD RX-7...

i'll take two (one of each)

:P Toyota looks better but i like that rear wing .

I don't understand why it couldn't look like this?

They have consistently said the Subie and Scion would have different rear and front end treatments.:iono:

i do like the tail lights on this version

I like the front of the FR-S and the rear of the Subaru. oy

What a gorgeous car!

Yea but a different bumper/grill mold in plastic is alot different than a different door.

I like it but... what is up with the huge wing going on there? Can't they do something a little less bomber like? I dunno I guess I'm just not into the whole car/plane hybrid look

Autoblog says it will have upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and 18" wheels.

http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/01/s...-la-auto-show/

I do too. After looking at the Toyota stuff a little more, assuming those Toyota taillights are split in two pieces at the trunk line then these may be possible, although they'd require a different trunk which we haven't been led to believe will be the case yet..

I'd love to see the final Subaru design!

Bumpers, not anything with sheet metal like fenders, doors, trunk, etc. For this to happen there would be sheet metal changes.

I susspect the production model will have door handles of some sort.

I want those tail lights! NAOW!

Theres no way it will be badged an STi and share the same drivetrain as the FR-S. I think this is the model the auto mags got to drive that said has more power.

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the front grille reminds me of the GT-R

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I get what you are saying...

it's just that I was never really sold on the whole "exactly the same except badges" claim. I'm hoping on some slight sheetmetal differences like this render.

Well that would increase cost due to the additional stampings/dies that need to be made. I'm guessing they are already trying to keep this as cheap as possible like everyone here wants so I wouldn't bet on it yet..

Now maybe in a few years we'll see something like that, but I wouldn't bet on it for next year.

I'd be happy to be wrong though!

I like the BRZ rear lights,but i am leaning towars the FRS.

Hey guys, this a bit off topic in regards to suspension and my apologies if there is a definitive answer. Some articles mention the FT-86 as Double wishbone rear, any word if the BR-Z will be different (i.e Multi-link). Thanks

It's going to be the same as the FR-S, so the rear will be double wishbone according to the specs that were leaked.

Oh my, that looks much better than expected. If this thing does have a real STI variant with a turbo, this will be the one people want to get.

Nice! Can't wait!

Thanks Dave

Guess this is the one I'm getting lol. Hope they lose that wing thou.

Does say it is a concept. If this was the complete production model, fkn oath ill opt for this variant. This car would have to sell into the 50-60k range if Subaru Aus got their act together and said yes to put the BRZ up their line up.

Will be the first Subaru production sport car here in a while that wont cost an arm an a kidney to insurance due to the naturally aspirated engine option.