This is it. The new Subaru BRZ STI. Well, technically it’s called the BRZ tS, tuned by STI. But it looks like this is the closest we’ll get to a proper STI version. Ever since the BRZ and Toyota 86 duo debuted a few years ago, fans have longed for […]
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Subaru BRZ STI teased, finally a performance model?
The Toyota 86 and Subaru BRZ twins are widely loved by the enthusiast community for their handling balance and fun, but ever since their 2012 inception, cries for more hardcore versions have gone unheeded. That could be about to change with Subaru USA’s Twitter account showing a BRZ, brandishing a […]
Next Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ to adopt hybrid tech – rumour
Toyota and Subaru may be planning on utilising some form of hybridisation in the next generation 86/BRZ models when they arrive in 2020, according to rumour. The rumour in question stems from an autoevolution report, addressing the possibility of the ‘Toyobaru’ co-development employing electrification to add some extra muscle for […]
Subaru prepares STI packages for 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon
Subaru’s 2017 Tokyo Auto Salon exhibit was full of seven exhibits, ranging from tastefully understated to outrageous and race-ready, thanks to its skunkworks, Subaru Technica International (STI). Starting with the silver WRX S4 STI Sport, STI has added some lowered springs, new cross-drilled brake rotors and subtle carbon fibre extensions […]
Top 10 engine conversion ideas for production cars: Vol. 2
Following on from our popular Top 10 engine conversion ideas for production cars feature (one of which resulted in a controversial Cruze A9X photoshop), we’ve revisited the idea with some fresh candidates. The trend of downsizing engines continues, meaning some of our favourite cars miss out on six or more […]
2017 Subaru BRZ review (video)
The 2017 Subaru BRZ (as well as its Toyota 86 twin) is one of the most affordable sports cars you can buy in Australia, with a low centre of gravity thanks to its boxer engine, rear wheel drive and a peaky redline. There is plenty of aftermarket support for both […]
2017 Subaru BRZ now on sale in Australia; more affordable, more power
Subaru Australia has announced the 2017 model year Subaru BRZ sports coupe, bringing more power and lower starting prices to the driver’s favourite. The 2017 model was revealed earlier this year showcasing, perhaps most importantly, a tweaked engine. Under the bonnet the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated boxer four-cylinder is tweaked to […]
2017 Subaru BRZ revealed; more power, updated design
Subaru of America has revealed the 2017 model year update for the sporty BRZ, bringing improvements to handling and performance, and some design tweaks. First up, what are the enhancements in handling and performance? No, it doesn’t get a turbocharger. Instead, the 2.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-four is tweaked to produce […]