BRZ STi tS Confirmed. Teased on Official Website

[botbs]

I rather they have these on the STi model:
- CF Roof
- 5x114.3 bolt pattern with min. 9" wide wheels stock (for auto-x) class
- Wide Body or "wider" body
- 2 piece rotors (like Evo)
- Brake Ducts
- Turbo (oh well, that's most of the people want but we have to face the truth). No turbo actually better, true enthusiast will put one on and make it more special (sleeper look).

[Kelbyat07]

So yeah 25-50 HP?

[OrbitalEllipses]

Realistically, I have no idea what you guys are bitching about. The US has NEVER received any of the JDM "tS" models. We won't get this one either. Everything you have to say is irrelevant and moot. Now, when a real STI massaged BRZ comes out in Japan, then we can start talking since we did manage to get the STI massaged WRX state-side.

Originally Posted by The359

Michelin Pilot Sports.

That tire is offered already mounted to those wheels in the STI catalog in Japan, IIRC.

[Carlitoz3]

Actually looks kinda sexy

[TRD_86]

I really want that STI exhaust tips. Look really good as similar to Greddy Elite SP exhaust tips. Now I need to hear this STI exhaust sound clips. Has anyone seen a video clip yet?

[Brzetto]

Originally Posted by OrbitalEllipses

Realistically, I have no idea what you guys are bitching about. The US has NEVER received any of the JDM "tS" models. We won't get this one either. Everything you have to say is irrelevant and moot. Now, when a real STI massaged BRZ comes out in Japan, then we can start talking since we did manage to get the STI massaged WRX state-side.


That tire is offered already mounted to those wheels in the STI catalog in Japan, IIRC.

Whether they admit it or not, the US Market does in fact want the best JDM cars they have to offer. We do want the Type-R's and STI variants and Vspec's and every other top performance moniker in existance. We're probably never going to get them though.

[PoWn3d_0704]

Where can I get the black lips for the body? They look absolutely amazing, and would look amazing on my SWP.

[Guillaume]

Originally Posted by botbs

- Turbo (oh well, that's most of the people want but we have to face the truth). No turbo actually better, true enthusiast will put one on and make it more special (sleeper look).

Arguably, true enthusiasts prefer N/A

[switchlanez]

Updated the first post with more complete details on the BRZ tS (also answers @Jawnathin's question about the Bilsteins). Main excerpt:

The BRZ tS will sport the same 200hp flat four boxer from the standard edition. It will also carry the same exhaust system as the standard car. Don’t be entirely disappointed though…

Subaru have dubbed their new model the BRZ tS for a few reasons. There appears to be quite a bit of confusion among a great many people as to what the difference is between a “tS” and an “STi”. Well, think of a tS Subaru as the “Light Tune” version of Subaru models. The parts are still made by STi but that’s where the market placement ends. The tS moniker literally stands for “Tuned by STi” and in most instances, mods are restricted to bolt on accessories in the exterior and interior departments with a few in reserve for the chassis and drivetrain.

An STi on the other hand is more of a “works package” with a lot more engine and drivetrain modifications thrown into the mix along with the afformentioned parts for the tS.

The BRZ tS will come in two grades, the BRZ tS “GT-package” and the standard BRZ tS package. What’s the difference you might be asking? Not a great deal, if you’re looking for a power upgrade unfortunately. The tS “GT pack” will come with a number of exterior mods including a dry carbon GT wing that was pulled from the Impreza RA STi parts shelf along with black multi spoke alloy wheels, Recaro front seats, shift knob, steering wheel button, kidney grill inserts, upgraded fog lamps and surrounding garnish, front under spoiler and side steps, strengthened driveshaft, Bilstein suspension upgrade and almost pointlessly, 6 pot Brembo brakes. 200hp will not take a lot of stopping.

The Standard BRZ tS makes do with a wingless arrangement, silver alloys and less trim additions, including the Recaro seats. Other than that, both have similar specs and both will come in 6 speed manual and automatic configurations. Subaru have announced that they will create 500 tS BRZ’s with the GT spec getting an allotment of 250 units.

Both cars are available for pre-order from Subaru from the 18th of this month with production to start in October and delivery shortly afterwards.

Prices for the GT package in Manual will start at around ¥4,090,000 ( USD $41,500 / AUD $46,600 ) with the slushbox tacking on another ¥100,000 ( USD $1000 / AUD $1150 ). As with so many special models from Subaru, neither of these cars is designated for international release.

This is sure to come as ( perhaps only slightly ) disappointing news for a lot of people, as many had anticipated a turbo release from Subaru but despite the erroneous claims on the internet by other outlets, along with claiming that there is no room in the engine bay for such a modification, Subaru is keeping very quiet about rumoured plans to include a full blown, official STi version to the lineup; something that anyone with enough forward thinking would realise is almost certain to happen in the future.

When that does happen is up for argument and debate but in the meantime, the aftermarket manufacturers have tuning enthusiasts covered for power upgrades.

One last point to consider is the timing for this release. Subaru plans to unveil a face-lifted model for the BRZ in October – at the same time these will officially go into production so what you are looking at is essentially a face-lift version of the 2014 release.

[The359]

Remember, just because they've released the tS, doesn't mean Subaru or STI is necessarily done with the BRZ.

[Nothing]

Oh, some new badges. Reminds me of the guy I saw riding around here with a stock 86 and TRD badges.

[SurfAndSand]

I just bought my FRS. I should have waited!

[Alfalasy]

Originally Posted by Teo

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New seats, more alcantara

Looks like I can use the new dash panels to fit my audio system without spacers

[cslntuee]

Is the BBK only on the front wheel?

Thanks.