BRZ front end and its called STI??? WTF?

[dboz]

SAME ENGINE SPECS AS THE FR-S OR NOT!!!

I just found this. THIS IS THE NEWS I WANT TO HEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Expect more from the Subaru BRZ, which for this non-unveiling, is being called the "Subaru BRZ Concept - STI." The we-know-someone-in-Japan-gossip-circle says the dash and extra three-letter nomenclature is good enough for an additional 100 horsepower. Giddy-up.
"Pure Handling Delight" is how Subaru describes the car, owing to its low-low center of gravity and proper RWD layout. The rumored almost 300-hp boxer four also doesn't hurt. It'll debut at the L.A. Auto Show later this month, where we're going to do our best to steal it.




Subaru BRZ STI Concept coming to LA Auto Show






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By Steven J. Ewing RSS feed
Posted Nov 1st 2011 10:26AM

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We're expecting to finally see the production version of the Subaru BRZ sports car at the Tokyo Motor Show in early December, but not before the automaker teases us with one more concept. At this year's Los Angeles Auto Show, Subaru will unveil this, the BRZ Concept – STI (yes, that's its official name), showing what the automaker's in-house tuner can do with the all-new, lightweight, rear-wheel drive sports car.

Curiously, the STI team has chosen to leave the BRZ's 2.0-liter naturally aspirated Boxer four untouched. A shame, since a turbocharged version of the all-new powerplant would certainly make sense for an STI-badged version of the car. Subaru has, however, fitted upgraded suspension bits, new Brembo brakes and larger 18-inch wheels.

The neat thing about the STI Concept is that this is actually the first time we've seen the Subaru's exterior design – we've only seen full models of the Toyota/Scion version of this car. We like what we see so far, though we're not exactly blown away. Then again, we probably shouldn't expect much from an automaker that hasn't exactly been known for aesthetics over the years. Of course, this being the STI version, a large wing has been fitted to the rear deck, and the car is painted in a new evolution of Subaru's classic blue, called WR Blue Pearl II.

We'll see the car in person in just two weeks, but for now, hit the jump for Subaru's press release and see some official renderings of the BRZ STI in our attached high-res image gallery.

[dboz]

Why bastardize the STI image with this car????

It says renderings so maybe this is still just a guess.

Brembos are cool. I hope they make it to production. Also +1 for 18 inch wheels and upgraded suspension.


Side mirrors can't be for real. The fender vents/decorations are hideous and totally distract from the car. Huge RICER rear wing.

AND, it sounds like this car has the same power as the FR-S.

I absolutely HATE the wheels. They are way to busy and flat for a curvy car. I would have preferred something with some concavity. That is a must change immediately.

I do like the front end better than the FR-S though.

[dboz]

Subie still claims around 2500 lbs!!!

I have some more specs but can't get the freaking site to let me upload the image.

6.0 0-60 MT est.

Same exact horsepower as FR-S but as noted above the STI version is 300HP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW WE ARE TALKING!!!!!

[AE86]

subie claims 2500 pounds i guess with the carbon roof and extra carbon piece makes it lighter.

STi version 300 hp NA is hella zippy and quick... but which motor will make more power with a turbo application...

[import_nation]

Same specs as FT-86. Yea don't know why they called it an STi. Makes no sense.

[levin]

it should be a TOYOTA SCION

[AE86]

well now there are rumors if the BRZ only being 250 HP... who knows what HP this car will be its really a mystery..