Toyota GT-86/Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ Info thread

[Jegan_V]

Originally Posted by PhatRoyale

Pricing for Canadians is finally released.

http://www.scion.ca/scion/en/vehicles/frs/teaser

$25,990 before freight, taxes, etc.

That makes it the exact same price as a Civic Si. The only cheaper vehicle in this class is the Mustang V6.

[Lasse D]

Originally Posted by Jason.MZW20

Now everything in the world is right again. That's a real engine ...

RIP. Rear tires.

[ECHOKnight2000]

http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/30/w...-drift-car-un/

[PhatRoyale]

The Future of the Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S

More Power Is Imminent. Here's the When and How

http://www.insideline.com/subaru/brz...cion-fr-s.html

STi treatment:


Tofu delivery machine for the mountain pass:


TRD treatment:

[PhatRoyale]

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Looks like JDM models get the red accents too.

[PhatRoyale]

Originally Posted by Jegan_V

That makes it the exact same price as a Civic Si. The only cheaper vehicle in this class is the Mustang V6.

Scion just re-released and reconfirmed the official price this morning as well.

Now it's in big font on their website.

[xmnishx]

Not sure if this was posted already but here's a battle between a Subaru BRZ and a Nissan 370Z at a Gymkhana Battle: Subaru BRZ vs Nissan 370Z

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[got-rice]

http://media.subaru.com/index.php?s=43&item=313

All-new Sports Car starts at $25,495

CHERRY HILL, N.J., April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing for its much-heralded 2013 BRZ, starting at $25,495 for the Premium model with a six-speed manual transmission. The six-speed automatic version starts at $26,595. Premium models come standard with touch-screen GPS Navigation, Bluetooth® connectivity and HID headlamps. Above the well-appointed Premium model, Limited models add Alcantara seat inserts with leather bolsters, heated seats and mirrors, dual-zone automatic climate control system, fog lights, Keyless Access & Start and body-color decklid spoiler. Limited models come equipped with leather seats and start at $27,495 when equipped with a six-speed manual transmission and $28,595 for automatic versions.

For just $1,295 more than the FR-S, would you want the BR-Z Premium? I think it's worth it for the GPS and HIDs alone.

[got-rice]

hilarious post about the BRZ's owner's manual:
http://slonie.wordpress.com/2012/03/...owners-manual/

[CTB727]

[Jegan_V]

Wow, the base BRZ is not that much more expensive than the FR-S. Since you can haggle the Subaru salesman...does the FR-S have any real advantages over the BRZ? Unless Scion offers some amazing financing of some sort as a form of haggling, the pure pricing, smaller dealer network and monospec put the FR-S at a disadvantage that Toyota self imposed on it by not putting the Toyota badge.

[silver04rollas]

First comparison and win for the Subaru BRZ

Subaru BRZ video review - Autocar.co.uk[/B][/SIZE]

[ECHOKnight2000]

^^Thanks for the post. These cars are already legends and I know will have a cult following if not already. it goes to show that while lots of power is nice a real focused car that is "light" but has great power to weight ratio can be a real joy. Its not only power but its the chassis and how the car behaves and how it puts down the power and how it drives.

[got-rice]

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...pired-chop-top

Powertrain:
• Flat 2.0L Boxer Engine (200HP @ 7,000 RPM & 151 LB-FT @ 6,100 RPM)
• 6 Speed Transmission
• TORCO Synthetic SR-5 Racing Oil
• ACT CLUTCH
• GReddy SP Elite Exhaust System

Chassis/Suspension
• KW Suspensions Clubsport Coilovers equipped With Independent Rebound & Compression Adjustability.
• Wilwood SUPERLITE 6 piston radial mount calipers in custom Red on 13” SRP drilled and slotted two piece rotors & BP -10 Wilwood Smart Pads
• Wilwood Dynapro 4 piston calipers in custom Red on 12.19” SRP drilled and slotted two piece rotors & BP-10 Wilwood Smart Pads.

Wheels & Tires
• Front 18 x 8.0 Forge Line Center Lock Wheels
• Rear 18x 9.5 Forge Line Center Lock Wheels
• Front 225 /40 /18 TOYO Proxes R888
• Rear 245 /40 /18 TOYO Proxes R888

Exterior
• Cartel Traditional Signature Series Chop Top
• Modified Front Fenders & Hood
• Custom Molded Rear Deck With Hand Made Sheet Metal Speed Blisters
• Custom Metal Fabrication Interior & Exterior Panels
• APR PERFORMANCE CUSTOM 61'' CARBON FIBER WING
• House Of Colors White Base Paint with Euro Red Two Tone Top & hand laid graphics threw out.
• Custom Formed & Cut Glass Front Windshield & Side Door Glass

Interior:
• Racing Red & Super White Accents Seats, Dash & Center Console (Elegance Auto Interiors)
• Customs Shaped Metal Door Panels With Carbon Fiber Inserts
• Carbon Rear Panel False Wall.
• Modified Dash Center Drive Gage Cluster & Carbon Switch Panel

While certain of the items are cool, this is a show car, and doesn't impress like the tuners in Japan, and what they are doing to the 86 (like the V8 powered one). It just doesn't look right without the roof. Leave the Miata to being a convertible please.

[Jason.MZW20]

Yikes, definitely not a fan of that. Abort.

The only other roof option I'd accept is a targa top (one complete panel). No convertibles please.