Subaru BRZ Review

Subaru BRZ is the brother of the Toyota car 86. First time in this climax, or it would not be a long time? Although I said that it is still February the launch of 86 and BRZ. By the way, I wonder what was supposed to be co-developed by Toyota and Subaru sports car like this?

Back to the time when Subaru was contracted to production of the Camry plant in the United States of Subaru in 2005. We went into the preparation of that will be that I wish it could be an interesting car companies, superimposed to create a truck of the Legacy-based study, signed a memorandum of understanding in 2007 after two years. In other words, will you say it is not also good attention to car development team of both companies have that, and gave birth to the 86 and BRZ.

And that was announced as joint press conference FR sports seats Toyota, Subaru, Daihatsu in 2008. Project team is advanced by the principal Subaru, has evolved into a more compact than the Legacy models that study was based.

Was announced as the STI concept at the LA show fresh in our minds, that the aforementioned concept of BRZ is handling Pure Delight. That exercise in lightweight high performance sports model. The origin of the naming of which are horizontally opposed boxer engine comes B, R of the rear drive, and Z for Zenith.


The wheelbase length has secured a long 2570mm 155mm compact 4240mm, overall width is 1300mm low 5mm 1775mm, total height is also short about 5mm shorter than 100mm Porsche Cayman. Minimum ground clearance is 130mm high 10mm from Cayman. This is considered that there was a need to ensure a minimum ground clearance of 130mm have stringent safety standards of both companies. The ride looks still quite low and stable.

Shaped front grille and bumper, and under the skirt has claimed the BRZ individual personality structure but basically the same as the Toyota 86. It really, really has a good rear view.

Well, let's on board. Moved to the low seat position when the door is opened. Forward visibility is very good and we can feel less enclosed like a sports car when we actually sit still, so even lower dashboard. This is because there is a degree of freedom in design of the engine hood by horizontally-opposed engine still low overall height. The new engine, the height of the upper surface of the engine is also reduced compared to 120mm horizontally opposed engine ever further. This design is capable of so.

Seat position is pretty good. Although forced to struggle with making position such as European cars and even if we are so petite, BRZ is almost no problem, we are able to make a nearly ideal position to adjust the tilt and telescopic. Would not be a problem good forward visibility, a wide range of seat and steering adjustment, even in petite.

Well, its engine bore and stroke of a newly developed type of the same length and Square DOHC 1998cc horizontally opposed four-cylinder (86 × 86mm). Subaru that is called a horizontally opposed boxer engine as you know. Generated output to be squeezed from the high compression ratio of 12.5 is 200ps/7000rpm · 205Nm/6600rpm. Engine block of the next generation high technology, such as variable intake and exhaust valve control has been introduced and dual crankshaft and connecting rods, high rigidity in a lightweight, compact and direct injection technology was developed in the diesel engine for the European market.


Had been provided BRZ prototype, the Forest Raceway Sodegaura test drive of the venue is still a total of four for two and two for taking impressions. But expected to be produced in the Gunma factory Subaru BRZ and also 86, there is a situation where Uchikireru Subaru Sambar still under the influence of the earthquake.

Well, 4WD if I said Subaru. In some of the technology input also revealed Impreza course, but it hit like W-wishbone rear suspension, but it is a big difference between FR. It does not matter if I no longer need the front differential angle made by FR, because there is no front drive shaft. I was able to move the body centerline engine accordingly. I 240mm compared to the Impreza that number. 60mm in height is lowered crankshaft performs processing engine further thinning the lower surface.

This position is the center of gravity of the engine crankshaft position just at a height of about 460mm. Not make the position a little lower than the roughly knee. Next 53:47 weight balance around the BRZ is a value which can be called by these very front midship.

Transmission will be available in two of the possible six-speed AT and MT six-speed paddle shift, only this time in a test drive 6-speed MT has been prepared. That the position of the crankshaft that has been lowered 60mm can be reduced by the same value of the position of the transmission directly. This means that I have a very significant fact. The transmission unit is difficult to weight reduction in most parts of the car


Clearly different from those of Subaru automobiles far feeling the shift. Also short stroke there is a feeling of stiffness. Would be less easy to understand because Shifutomisu especially the gate of the left and right. Also felt the height of the mount and frame stiffness so smoothly enter the shift in cornering also.

So, what's the difference with Toyota 86? I will forward the story around the edges so I think the fact that. Power system is the same as 86, including the engine, such as a good pickup until 7400rpm. The difference is the feeling of the suspension. Spring and shock absorber is the software as a whole. Felt softer, especially the movement of the rear.

Grip of the rear tire also rises relatively quickly subduction rear suspension with the front by cutting the steering wheel. It felt dull compared to the 86 reaction around the front, this is due to the difference between the amount of work on the rear so. 86 itself is fast response and load shift so hard the rear, with an emphasis on the transition to front load eventually. It's a personal opinion only.

I think when you assume the drift, BRZ tend to be difficult to make a starting point, the development team of Subaru I have not assumed from the beginning. Crucial difference here would be 86.

So, there is that FR layout I can not say whether the drift in the BRZ. By making the traction control and DSC OFF the operation switch, the answer is Yes, of course.
There is a mode called Sport DSC mode of DCS, spin control by the gentle and moderate traction control, you can enjoy sports driving safer and actually use it. This setting is not just a pretty face.

The car weighs approximately 1230kg and as might be, it is finished in a quick and supple model with low center of gravity and lightweight. In very calm ride if you have a normal ride, pure sports performance to control the driver firmly anxious that if attacked. Young people should take once by all means, in the elderly is a good exercise machine to reduce the speed of aging.

BASIC SPECS
Base Price	$25,495
Drivetrain	Rear Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs)	2762
City (MPG)	22
Hwy (MPG)	30
Horsepower	200@7000
Torque (lb-ft)	151@6400
Wheelbase	101.2
Length (in.)	166.7
Width (in.)	69.9
Height (in.)	50.6

• • GENERAL
  • Body Style: Coupe
  • Size: Compact
  • Market Segment: Sports
  • Weight: 2762 lbs
• • EXTERIOR
  • Length: 166.7 in.
  • Width: 69.9 in.
  • Height: 50.6 in.
  • Wheelbase: 101.2 in.
  • Ground Clearance: TBD
  • Front Track: 59.8 in.
  • Rear Track: 60.6 in.
  • Weight Distribution: TBD
  • Drag Coefficient: 0.29
• • INTERIOR - GENERAL
  • Seats: 4
  • Passenger Volume: 76.5 cu. ft.
  • Cargo Volume: 6.9 cu. ft.
  • Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
• • INTERIOR - FRONT ROW
  • Volume: TBD
  • Leg Room: 41.9 in.
  • Head Room: 37.1 in.
  • Shoulder Room: 53.1 in.
  • Hip Room: 54.5 in.
• • INTERIOR - SECOND ROW
  • Volume: TBD
  • Leg Room: 29.9 in.
  • Head Room: 35.0 in.
  • Shoulder Room: 45.3 in.
  • Hip Room: 51.7 in.
• • PROPULSION
  • Fuel Type: Gas
  • Engine Type: 2.0L I4
  • Power: 200 hp @ 7000 rpm
  • Torque: 151 lb-ft @ 6400 rpm
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
  • Highway Fuel Economy: 30 mpg
  • City Fuel Economy: 22 mpg
  • Forced Induction: None
  • Direct Injection: Yes
• • CHASSIS
  • Layout: Rear Wheel Drive
  • Front Suspension: Strut-Type
  • Rear Suspension: Double Wishbone
• • WHEELS
  • Front: 17" Aluminum
  • Front Tires: 215/45R17
  • Rear: 17" Aluminum
  • Rear Tires: 215/45R17
• • TRAILERING & HAULING
  • Trailer Weight: TBD
  • Payload: N/A
  • Tongue Weight: TBD

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