Hi-res pics & list of BRZ JDM model grades from stripped down base model to STI(?)
 

Not sure if the STI pics are of the production version but it's there along with pics of all the different official trim grades.

Source: http://translate.google.com/translat..._brz%2F1166%2F


http://cdn.img01.carview.co.jp/cvmat...u_brz/17_l.jpg

http://cdn.img01.carview.co.jp/cvmat...u_brz/20_l.jpg

http://cdn.img01.carview.co.jp/cvmat...u_brz/21_l.jpg

http://cdn.img01.carview.co.jp/cvmat...u_brz/34_l.jpg

http://cdn.img01.carview.co.jp/cvmat...u_brz/39_l.jpg

http://cdn.img01.carview.co.jp/cvmat...u_brz/42_l.jpg

http://cdn.img01.carview.co.jp/cvmat...u_brz/43_l.jpg

Let's hope the STI ends up being more different than lesser models. A CF hood and roof, and a plastic spoiler and lip is not enough to make it the extreme version of the car. I love the WRX STI because of it's extreme styling

What happen to the other pics, i guess the strip down model will have few different controls
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http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...n/3851fbd7.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...n/ed67faa7.jpg

The STI model is nice with all the cf bits (hope so) & 4piston calipers

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...n/1e0f1f59.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...n/fac1b250.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...n/f726519a.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...n/b64754c4.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...n/62f8f293.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...n/4e17b0f4.jpg

http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/d...n/7ed0b039.jpg

It's a shame they are not offering the low spec here in US :(

Is that 100% confirmed?

Where is the turbo in the last photo?

I just want them to offer the steelies at least. A lot of people are going to be changing out the wheels on this car, it would make alot of people happy.

I will be buying the lowest level brz with the nicest interior i can afford, if the scion way undercuts its price i will be swapping in the niver pieces.

that white picture is drool worthy. I love how you cant see the 'stach. I wish it was just open across the front.

Well we are getting the Toyota variant as Scion which is monospec. The BRZ brochure was posted and it only contains Limited and Premium. So all the information points to no low spec for US, but short answer is no it is not 100% confirmed.

Pretty sure the exact same hood on this STI won't make it to production based on what I read in a Speedhunters article:

I don't give a crap about CF. It's not going to reduce weight by 100lbs or anything. I just want STI to have more power to differentiate itself. Maybe wider front fenders?

I keep forgetting if the roof of this car comes as a lightweight material stock...does it? If it's not, GFRP roof please, no carbon to jack up the price.

Mmmmmmm steelies!!!

If they do put carbon bits (and spoiler), I prefer it to be painted. I heard carbon yellows over time. But before they even do that, they better tweak the engine + reinforce the chassis (maybe with reinforcement welds at key chassis flex points like what was done in the TRD Celica Sports M or Nizmo 350Z).

CFRP roof is worth every penny. The hood is not bad either but not that important.

So the sti verison is down right boring. Seriously a carbon fiber hood and some ugly plastic trim disguised as a spoiler.... I really hope that's just a "concept".

I think dry carbon will not turn yellow if you use proper clearcoat on it.

I don't think GFRP would be strong enough to lend structural integrity to the body.

I don't think roof paneling lends structural integrity to the body?

The STI looks awesome. I'd have a hard time being swayed by anything else if it made it over here like that.

So is there an option for either black or white door handles for the white brz?

im sure thats just the stripped down, bare-bones version..... it was even on steelies... so i dont think you have anything to worry about


EDIT: unless you meant it as that you liked the black door handles then maybe... but you would probably have to buy it as the stripped version... if its even available to you subie guys over here....

TRD Kit on BRZ anyone...thats my plan, as for mor power well thats a wait and see project.

Cant see sti in the price list so there def wont be one

RA 6-speed MT 2,058,000 yen R 6-speed MT 2,478,000 yen R 6-speed AT 2,546,250 yen S 6-speed MT 2,793,000 yen S 6-speed AT 2,871,750 yen

it's... just accessories with an STI badges...there's is nothing in there on the site or in the Brochure that says that's an STI car.Think Of Lexus's F part, or Honda's mugen accessories, Nissan's Nismo parts etc.


The STI car you guys are thinking about are the turbo charged 300hp + cars... this is not it. Nor is there anything that says this car is, the concept shown at LA is just a concept we don't know if they will go any further with it. They hinted it but that's just a lot more waiting.

And fact of the matter is they didn't even need to make this Normal RWD version in the first place,Toyota asked them for help and used their power to have Subaru help. So they don't owe it to anyone to even make a full STI Variant.If they don't want to, they are probably working hard on an STI Wrx, which the next one is rumored to be a Coupe. So...why have 2 STI coupe in the line up... makes no sense.

So for people who are whining about " The STI version is Boring" you're terribly misinformed. If we went by your logic I can stick a GTR badge to my Forester and it's automatically a Nissan GTR.

Not to mention the fact people are complaining about the Limited Price now, how much complaints will we get when they Price an STI...the place will blow up.

Thanks for mentioning it again.

Theres some misunderstanding about what STi is and stands for. Production Cars truly "tuned by STi" are no more powerful than their Eco counterparts. Cars sold with more performance are generally just slapped on by STi and not truly a "tuned by STi" car.

Subaru Internationally uses STi as a marketing badge. Telling customers that STi = Performance which in part is both true and false. This is especially true in North American Market. STi being synonymous with Turbos. STi's true nature is nothing more than a inhouse parts bin of goodies...much like what NISMO is to Nissan.

Hm... I wonder how much that dry cf hood gonna cost... & IF TRD makes one for FRS, I wonder which is expensive/lighter?

Adds to torsional rigidity.

The stripped down one with steel wheels and black door handles? Never was going to happen here in the states, but it would be cool if they did offer it.

Just get the premium BRZ and rip out the Navigation system...LMAO!

I actually like the black handles and mirrors :/ Probably no luck for Australians because apparently there will only be one model here

can someone tell me what the wheels will look like on the BRZ Premium and the FRS here in the states?

And give it back for a refund?

Sure, where do I sign up?

BRZ Accessories Catalog
 

http://stwot.motortrend.com/files/20...ts-623x439.jpg

http://www.subaru.jp/accessory/catalog/Brz_Acc.pdf

WOW even the base base model with steel wheels has HIDS!!! Awesome!

Why toyota and Scion did you cheapen out?

LoL @ the battery tie down... this things got two many front strut bars :bellyroll:

Very american ...Sigh....sometimes i wonder why i even bother reading your posts. Fine ill entertain you.

Magazines...i don't know what magazines you read. I only read art books and engineering magazines. I haven't been subscribed to any car magazine since 2000.

STi is NOT associated with turbos. But do you know why most WRX STis have a turbo? Because they are built on the WRX platform, the eco counterpart. Not talking about Impreza! NO NO NO NO NO!

The EJ257 is a north american engine found in the current WRX STi was built out of the EJ255. EJ257 and EJ255 are are virtually the same engine with different tuning methods. The same engine was found in the Forester STI and the Legacy STI. Again...im going to say..PARTS BIN.

The misconception is THE BRANDING!

When Subaru releases an STI variant of their performance models we get;
WRX STi
Forester STi


When the actual inhouse tuning shop STi releases a serious car through their parent company Subaru..we get.
S201
22b
S204
S206
S402
etc..
Which usually breaks the gentlemen agreement and is offered in limited production run.

Do you see the difference?

While STi and Subaru are virtually same company..they are still different entities entirely. STi does not manufacture cars..they only improve what is already offered to them. Subsequently when Subaru asks STi to offer something for a production trim..they are branded tS "tuned by STi". And may or may not offer anything in the performance sector than bolt on parts bin performance items from their inhouse shop. Legacy 2.5GT ts, BRZ STI (ts).

What do you think is going to happen when Subaru asks STi to offer a STi trim to the GP/GJ impreza, i can honestly say they are not going to slap on a turbo on it. !!!!!ITS NOT A WRX!!!!!! Impreza tS branding is likely.


So again...very few cars offered by subaru has ever been touched or tuned by STi regardless of branding. This is what its ment by North American Misconception.