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Originally Posted by TheSt|G
Don't count on that combo. More weight off is going to start costing a lot in materials.
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Yeah, I am wishful thinking at $32K. That's what they would do if they were smart and looked at the competitors to the regular BRZ and other cars like the 370Z. BUT, it is all about money and if they thought they could sell it at $39K or $40K, I'm sure that's what the price would be.
BUT, I think there is more low cost weight to be dropped even out of the factory. Lighter seats (maybe even a rear seat delete for hard core track focused car). Battery. Electric delete (windows & door locks). Stereo delete. CF drive shaft (this starts to get pricey here with materials as you allude to). CF roof. Lighter doors. Etc...
And we all know based on what we are seeing with aftermarket tunes they could probably drop at least 10 lb in exhaust and add 20 hp in tune with barely any changes (better intake/exhaust) without even cracking the block or heads.
But yes, I agree with you that it would be hard for them to get 200 lbs off, add 20 hp, and keep it in the area of $32K. Honestly though, even 100 lbs off, 20 hp, and add better brakes/suspension/aero/tires, that's still pretty potent considering our stock tires suck and with better tires the FRS/BRZ is already a very capable car. The big thing I would hope for is to not get the car up into the $39K or $40+K range. Not buying a car for that much and that's a big part of why I liked the original BRZ ($27K'ish premium) and the original 2004 USDM STi ($32.5K'ish).