Subaru BRZ Concept STI looks fast, furious

Filed under: Concept Cars, LA Auto Show, Coupe, Performance, Subaru



With every passing auto show, the production version of the Subaru BRZ rear-wheel-drive sports coupe draws closer. Here in Los Angeles, the Japanese automaker has debuted its BRZ Concept STI - a look at what could happen if the new coupe is left in the hands of Subie's in-house performance tuning division.

Curiously, the Concept STI does without a turbocharged engine - something that's become a Subaru tradition with its performance cars. Instead, the direct-injected 2.0-liter Boxer four has been left unchanged. Never fear, though - STI has added a full smattering of performance bits to the BRZ, including a more aggressively tuned suspension setup, Brembo brakes, and lightweight materials (a carbon fiber roof and wheels, specifically) to reduce overall weight.

Other modifications include a new front fascia with a revised splitter, and while Subaru hasn't really been known to build pretty cars, the appearance of this BRZ concept is really growing on us. Check it out for yourself in the attached high-res image gallery.Continue reading Subaru BRZ Concept STI looks fast, furious

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kinda reminds me of the scion fr-s which is a joint venture with subaru... pretty curious. i really like it!

 

BRZ is the Subaru flavor of the fr-s.

 

make this thing allready

 

Almost looks like a hybrid between a 350z rear, Mazda front end and a short Corvette hood