Like this regular BRZ, but special-er.
We've learned that Subaru plans to amp up its BRZ sports coupe by selling a special model likely to be introduced within the next couple of months. Unfortunately for Scooby enthusiasts—who have watched outfits like Crawford Performance whip up 500-hp force-induction versions of the car—the model we're hearing about won't get any powertrain upgrades. So, yes, that rules out a factory turbo. Again.
And the new BRZ model won't follow in the footsteps of the Japan-only BRZ tS either, which focused on upgrading handling through a whole passel of STI-branded brake and suspension pieces. Instead, our car will primarily get aesthetic addenda similar to the tS's, perhaps including a front lip spoiler, special wheels, and STI badging. We were told to expect special side skirts and a rear wing as part of the package.
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That's not to say that we're definitely getting an STI-themed BRZ, but we also understand that Subaru Technica International—which is a completely separate company from the automaker within the Fuji Heavy Industries portfolio—is eager to officially hawk its wares to U.S. customers. So a run of STI-badged BRZ coupes makes sense. Not as much sense as an actual BRZ STI, of course, but we suppose baby steps are better than no steps.
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