First Production Subaru BRZ Teaser Images! - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

nogaroblues4 · 11-07-2011, 12:27 AM

Text from FT86club homepage:

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Subaru recently released the first images of the Subaru BRZ STI concept, but they’ve now also released the first teaser images of the production Subaru BRZ coupe, ahead of its debut next month at the Tokyo Motor Show!

Though the general shape of the front fascia appears to be similar between the production Subaru BRZ and the BRZ STI concept, there are also significant differences. The top piece of the production front grille is body color matched and the bottom of the grille features two slats instead of mesh. The side vent area is filled in by round fog lights and what may be an LED light stripe. Click on image below for larger version.

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Press Release:

Tokyo, November 7, 2011 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced its presentation at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011. It will focus on "Enjoyment and Peace of Mind" which is the core value provided to the customers through the Subaru automobile experience, the foundation being Subaru's global brand statement "Confidence in Motion".

SUBARU BRZ

1. Concept
Based on its product concept of "Pure Handling Delight", at its core is the Horizontally-Opposed engine known for its light weight, compactness, and low center of gravity. That combined with Subaru's rear-wheel drive platform, the SUBARU BRZ seeks a new level of lowness in center of gravity, one of the lowest in the world, and offers excellent handling performance. It is a sports car that can provide a pure handling delight experience to anyone behind the wheel.

2. Mechanisms
Founded on the third generation Horizontally-Opposed engine, the SUBARU BRZ carries a new 2.0 liter Horizontally-Opposed 4-cylinder engine which was specially designed to fulfill the desired factors of a sports car.
Specifically, the bore and stroke are set in a square formation of 86 x 86mm and combined with Toyota's direct fuel injection technology (D-4S), thus allowing higher output and more environmental friendliness - the ideal for a new age sports car.

<Major Specifications>
Length x Width x Height: 4,240 x 1,775 x 1,300mm
Wheelbase: 2,570mm
Engine type: 2.0 liter Horizontally-Opposed direct fuel injection engine
Transmission type: 6MT/E-6AT
Drive train: Rear-wheel drive
Suspension: front - strut
rear - double wishbone

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Compare to the BRZ STI concept :

And interesting physical specs at the Japan site (per ichitaka):

BRZ: 4,200x1,770x1,270

vs.

FRS: 4,240x1,775x1,285

but wheel base is the same... (both 2,570)

Buggy51 · 11-07-2011, 12:28 AM

Oh! Maybe from this angle, it looks less smiley! I am intrigued...

btw, are those headlights with an LED strip?

Oh and last comment... where did you find it?

Dark · 11-07-2011, 12:30 AM

Wait, this one looks very similar to the prototype spotted running recently. I'm really excited to see what it will turn out in less than a month.

Edit: Never mind, it says production version. So we have the official name? Subaru BRZ?

From the comparison, I think I like the production version better. I have to see full picture in real life first.

nogaroblues4 · 11-07-2011, 12:40 AM

I got the image from insideline but you can also find it on Subaru.co.jp

Buggy51 · 11-07-2011, 12:58 AM

Well... I'll trust you about the Subaru website >_> Can't navigate worth crap since I can't understand a thing... lol. Oh well

KaliKev · 11-07-2011, 12:59 AM

Looks awesome!

Bacon · 11-07-2011, 01:04 AM

Despite the "smiley" grill it's looking rather aggressive.

And FWIW, some STIs look sorta happy/smiley:

Dark · 11-07-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Buggy51

Well... I'll trust you about the Subaru website >_> Can't navigate worth crap since I can't understand a thing... lol. Oh well

Here you go.

http://www.subaru.jp/brz/

iDriveFast · 11-07-2011, 01:09 AM

Looks expensive

Nambo · 11-07-2011, 01:10 AM

Looks good so far!

Toyota - Page by Page leak.
Subaru - Angle by Angle tease.

ashtray · 11-07-2011, 01:10 AM

I didn't think the production model would show until the Tokyo show, not the LA show? Or did they change their mind??

Either way, by the end of the month we should have full definite photos and even videos!

Zaku · 11-07-2011, 01:11 AM

I love the fact that it smiles it's one of the little major things that makes me want to buy it over the Toyota. Im so sick of the angry looking cars! they should be friendly but not lunatic like a Mazda 3. Thought I wouldn't say The Toyota is Angry more Handsome and aggressive. I like the BRZ's subtle aggressiveness with a smile. XD if that makes any sense.

Hachiroku · 11-07-2011, 01:12 AM

Added teaser of headlights to first post:

Buggy51 · 11-07-2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Zaku

I love the fact that it smiles it's one of the little major things that makes me want to buy it over the Toyota. Im so sick of the angry looking cars! they should be friendly but not lunatic like a Mazda 3. Thought I wouldn't say The Toyota is Angry more Handsome and aggressive. I like the BRZ's subtle aggressiveness with a smile. XD if that makes any sense.

Lol, I guess... but isn't an insane lunatic smile even scarier than aggressive? XD

11-07-2011, 12:30 AM	#3
Dark Elite Padawan Join Date: Mar 2010 Drives: '15 WRX, 15 GLA250, and 2 feet Location: Shoreline, WA Posts: 3,498 Thanks: 197 Thanked 250 Times in 159 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wait, this one looks very similar to the prototype spotted running recently. I'm really excited to see what it will turn out in less than a month. Edit: Never mind, it says production version. So we have the official name? Subaru BRZ? From the comparison, I think I like the production version better. I have to see full picture in real life first. __________________ Dark

11-07-2011, 01:11 AM	#12
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Buggy51 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: Put Put Location: CA Posts: 607 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Oh! Maybe from this angle, it looks less smiley! I am intrigued... btw, are those headlights with an LED strip? Oh and last comment... where did you find it?

11-07-2011, 12:40 AM	#4
nogaroblues4 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 2011 528 Location: Miami Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I got the image from insideline but you can also find it on Subaru.co.jp

11-07-2011, 12:58 AM	#5
Buggy51 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: Put Put Location: CA Posts: 607 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well... I'll trust you about the Subaru website >_> Can't navigate worth crap since I can't understand a thing... lol. Oh well

11-07-2011, 12:59 AM	#6
KaliKev FT86 News Addict Join Date: Sep 2011 Drives: Toyota FJ Location: United States Posts: 386 Thanks: 3 Thanked 42 Times in 26 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks awesome!

11-07-2011, 01:04 AM	#7
Bacon i liek turtles Join Date: Oct 2011 Drives: 2002 Honda S2000 Location: US of A Posts: 49 Thanks: 11 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Despite the "smiley" grill it's looking rather aggressive. And FWIW, some STIs look sorta happy/smiley:

11-07-2011, 01:09 AM	#9
iDriveFast Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Civic Si Location: United States of America Posts: 78 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks expensive

11-07-2011, 01:10 AM	#10
Nambo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: '12 BRZ [CBS] Location: Australia Posts: 192 Thanks: 110 Thanked 48 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks good so far! Toyota - Page by Page leak. Subaru - Angle by Angle tease.

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