2011 Tokyo Motor Show: Subaru BRZ is a blue mirage
By Andrew, 01 Dec, 2011. 0 Comments
2012 Subaru BRZ
After releasing teasers for the past two years, Subaru has finally presented an undisguised, fully finished production version BRZ sports car at the Tokyo Motor Show. A "concept" BRZ was seen at the Los Angeles Auto Show a few weeks ago. What makes the BRZ very special is its low center of gravity. In fact, its entire design is meant to lower the mass. With an output of 200hp, it could be described as strong but it’s not in the category of a supercar.
It also isn’t considered a muscle car. It is a lightweight sports car at 2,700 pounds. Subaru claims that the low center of gravity benefits its flat-four boxer engine. In addition, the BRZ is offered with a boxer: an all-new "FA" 2.0-liter naturally aspirated four. On the BRZ, this engine is positioned lower and farther back than in any other Subaru.
When compared to the Impreza, its engine is put farther back by nine inches. Its center of gravity is only 18.1 inches in front and is slightly higher than that in the rear. After Subaru was able to lower the engine, it could also do the same to other parts like the roofline, the hood, and the seating position for the driver and passengers.
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