The results really do show that the BRZ can still compete with the FR-S. Is it 100% even competition? No. But you won't get 100% even competition with any other cars in any other classes. Every class has its distribution of cars and what some do better than others. Like I've said before: I feel bad for the BRZ drivers not being able to do the TRD springs/sways but it's not an insurmountable advantage. If they move it, fine. But then where does the 2017+ BRZ go? B-Street because it has a slight advantage over a TRD FR-S? C-Street? What happens if the FR-S can't compete anymore. I'd argue that the changes to the 2017+ BRZ are far more advantageous than lowering springs and some Toyota made sway bars. Do we move the FR-S down to D-Street now TRD package and all? Where does it end?
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The BRZ’s 2.0-liter flat-four has less internal friction and increased airflow, resulting in a small uptick in output of 5 horsepower and 5 lb-ft of torque, for new totals of 205 and 156. Aided by slightly shorter gearing, acceleration is claimed to be improved—at least with the standard six-speed manual gearbox.
Subaru also applied some tuning changes to the BRZ’s already nicely balanced chassis. The springs and dampers are new, and the rear anti-roll bar is larger than before. Structural rigidity increases thanks to new reinforcements for the strut-tower braces, the transmission crossmember plate, and the rear-wheel housings. The stability-control system also has been revised, with the previous Sport mode permitting more slip angle before intervening, prompting Subaru to rename this mode “Track.”
For the first time, the BRZ will be offered with a Performance package for manual-transmission Limited models. It includes upgrades for those who plan on frequenting track days. Larger front and rear brakes with Brembo calipers promise improved stopping power and greater fade resistance; the package also includes Sachs performance dampers and black-painted 17-inch wheels.
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