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2013 Subaru BRZ
« on: August 23, 2011, 12:32:59 pm »
Well, Subaru has finally given a name to the Scion FR-S twin that begins production this spring.  B=Boxer R=Rear Wheel Drive Z=Zenith (I think of tv's here).  Anyway, Frankfurt will show yet another concept car and then Tokyo in December will get the actual production car. 

I wonder how it will price compared to the Scion?

http://www.torquenews.com/106/new-subaru-brz-sports-car-debut-frankfurt
http://www.thepassinglane.ca/2011/08/subaru-dubs-new-sporty-car-the-brz.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter


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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2011, 12:44:46 pm »
much more interested in Subie's version of this car...wonder why they're being so secretive when Toyota has been the complete opposite.
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2011, 01:01:42 pm »
Wonder how that invisible body holds up in a crash.
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #3 on: August 23, 2011, 07:05:20 pm »
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2011, 02:50:07 pm »
That would be a fun one to detail!   ;D
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #5 on: October 27, 2011, 09:00:09 am »
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #6 on: October 27, 2011, 09:01:06 am »
Quote from: Snowman on October 27, 2011, 09:00:09 am
300 HP for the BRZ...wow.

http://www.carbuzz.com/news/2011/10/26/New-Details-Emerge-of-the-Subaru-BRZ-7705428/

yeah, I heard that yesterday too, might have to think about this as my next car
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #7 on: October 27, 2011, 09:49:28 am »
I also read that yesterday. Facts like that make this car automatically go on the radar.


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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #8 on: October 27, 2011, 09:57:27 am »
Toyota brochure was leaked supposedly


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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #9 on: October 27, 2011, 10:03:17 am »
If that's it - plus the Subaru version has 300BHP (or close to it) it'll be amazing and insanely tempting. In some ways it's like an improved RX-8.
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #10 on: October 27, 2011, 03:49:23 pm »
As much as I'd like this car to have 300 hp, I'm skeptical until the official announcement.

I read somewhere that the original quote was something like " less than 300 hp" and someone pointed out it could be anything between 1-299 hp.

But it'd be awesome if it were 300 hp from a n.a. engine.
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #11 on: October 27, 2011, 04:05:21 pm »
250-280ish would still be quite nice in this thing
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2011, 04:30:48 pm »
if that toybaru brochure is real...  i may have to buy a toyota for the first time eva.   :rofl2:  that look much more compact/taut than gen coupe..

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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2011, 05:13:19 pm »
I am anxiously awaiting the official release...this car has been in the works for way too long. It better be good!
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2011, 05:56:12 pm »
..A GTR fer 1/3rd the price............... :rofl2:   BREEZZY dude...where's MY KAR........
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #15 on: October 27, 2011, 06:27:39 pm »
GTR?  No... But Cayman perhaps!
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #16 on: October 27, 2011, 09:31:26 pm »
I just read a first drive review in the Dec. Car and Driver. They indicated that the estimated engine ratings were 210hp@6500rpm and 170 lb-ft@4000rpm. Perhaps a turbo charged version will follow on later.

- They mentioned that the 2.0L NA boxer uses Toyota's D4S dual port and direct injection technology.
- Compared to the Impreza, the engine sits 4.7 inches lower and 9.4 inches closer to the car centre.
- 2 Aisin sourced 6 speed tranmissions, 1 manual and 1 conventional auto with manual shifting capabilities.
- Estimate curb weight of 2800-2900lbs.
- Centre of gravity 1 inch lower than a Cayman.

The review sounds very promising. :)
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #17 on: October 27, 2011, 09:36:58 pm »
Quote from: Mike on October 27, 2011, 09:57:27 am
Toyota brochure was leaked supposedly



Not the same.  Modellista is Toyota's in-house tuning arm.  Ground effects and all Modellista.
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #18 on: October 27, 2011, 09:37:53 pm »
Quote from: Flinter on October 27, 2011, 09:31:26 pm
I just read a first drive review in the Dec. Car and Driver. They indicated that the estimated engine ratings were 210hp@6500rpm and 170 lb-ft@4000rpm. Perhaps a turbo charged version will follow on later.

- They mentioned that the 2.0L NA boxer uses Toyota's D4S dual port and direct injection technology.
- Compared to the Impreza, the engine sits 4.7 inches lower and 9.4 inches closer to the car centre.
- 2 Aisin sourced 6 speed tranmissions, 1 manual and 1 conventional auto with manual shifting capabilities.
- Estimate curb weight of 2800-2900lbs.
- Centre of gravity 1 inch lower than a Cayman.

The review sounds very promising. :)


BAH!!!  Remember when we were teased with ~2400 lbs??
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Re: 2013 Subaru BRZ
« Reply #19 on: October 27, 2011, 09:52:06 pm »
Quote from: rrocket on October 27, 2011, 09:37:53 pm
BAH!!!  Remember when we were teased with ~2400 lbs??
Yeah, I was also pretty skeptical when I heard those rumors. Still 2800-2900lbs isn't too bad for these days... should be a light lively feeling car.
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