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Hi Everyone,

First post, been lurking for a while. Just saw this from a reliable source (Motor Trend editor-in-chief) and thought I'd share it.

• Subaru BRZ should go on sale in May 2012
• Starting price around $24k for Premium and about $27k for Limited.
• BRZ Premium model which includes standard navigation, eight-speaker audio, soft touch dash, limited slip differential, leather-wrapped steering wheel (tilt-telescopic), shift knob and e-brake lever, six-speed manual, aluminum pedal covers and cruise control, among other standard features.
• BRZ Limited model adds leather seats with Alcantara trim, fog lamps, rear deck spoiler, 17-inch rims and vented discs (16" front, 15" rear)
• Subaru expects sales of 3-4K units/yr
• According to Subaru a key difference between BRZ and Toyota 86/Scion FR-S are firmer front and softer rear spring rates for the BRZ
• BRZ weighs 2770 lbs (although Subaru BRZ press release says 2684 lbs)
• Makes 200hp@7000rpm and 150lb-ft@64-6600rpm. Redline is 7450 (fuel cutoff)

I'll take mine in WRB with gold BBS wheels from the aftermarket.

SOURCE: Follow @EdLoh on Twitter (Editor-in-Chief of Motor Trend).

EdLoh Edward Loh
BRZ FA20 engine must take premium b/c of trick D4S port and direct fuel injection. Comp ratio is 12.5:1, yet Subie claims 30mpg hwy! #BRZ
12 minutes ago

EdLoh Edward Loh
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@hongdquan yes. Officially official. Pls tell them 2 follow @edloh 4 more info. Currently Workig up drive impression brain dump. Btw 2770lbs
15 minutes ago

EdLoh Edward Loh
Subaru BRZ makes 200hp@7000rpm and 150lb-ft@64-6600rpm. Redline is 7450 (fuel cutoff). Two liter FA kicks down 100hl/liter. #Subaru BRZ #BRZ
28 minutes ago

EdLoh Edward Loh
More BRZ/FR-S/GT86 trivia: Subaru sez 86x86 mm bore/struck is merely coincidence and not Toyota order. Roughy. #BRZ #FR-S #GT86 #AE86
1 hour ago

EdLoh Edward Loh
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@hongdquan And yes, it drifts beautifully, EZ 2 power ovasteer, no clutch kickn needed (apologies 2 FD/Moto/Benson 4 talking like I know...)
1 hour ago

EdLoh Edward Loh
Light weight pays off big. Brilliant MX-5-like handling but w/ practical 2+2 package. 200hp/150tq, from 2L boxer pushing only 2700lbs. #BRZ
1 hour ago

EdLoh Edward Loh
Btw, reason 4 all this BRZ tweeting is I just drove it at Subie's SKC proving grounds and got my phone back from security. Stellar car. #BRZ
1 hour ago

EdLoh Edward Loh
Subaru BRZ should go on sale in May 2012, starting around $24k for Premium and about $27k for Limited. Subie expects sales of 3-4K/yr. #BRZ
1 hour ago

EdLoh Edward Loh
Breaking News: According to Subaru a key difference between BRZ n Toyota GT86/Scion FR-S are firmer front n softer rear spring rates 4 BRZ.
1 hour ago

JALOPNIK has also weighed in one this:

The BRZ will reportedly start at around $24,000 and rise to $27,000 for the Limited model.

According to Twitter traffic, the BRZ will come in two levels of trim, the base-level — called, strangely, Premium — which includes navigation (yes, standard), eight-speaker audio, soft touch dash, limited-slip diff; leather-wrapped steering wheel (tilt-telescopic), shift knob and e-brake lever; six-speed manual; aluminum pedal covers and cruise control, among standard features.

The BRZ Limited model adds leather seats with Alcantara trim, fog lamps, rear deck spoiler, 17-inch rims and vented discs (16" front, 15" rear).