AUTOMOTIVE - AUTOS: Subaru BRZ Concept - STI Shown

AUTOS: Subaru BRZ Concept - STI Shown

Performance team's version of the upcoming Toyota sports-car collaboration is readied for the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Subaru is saving the world reveal of its new BRZ sports car for the 2011 Tokyo Motor Show, but it won?t be neglecting the upcoming Los Angeles Auto Show: the automaker announced today that it would unveil the new BRZ Concept - STI at the LA show.

The striking concept car not only reveals the new look of Subaru?s upcoming rear-wheel drive sports car but the direction that engineers from the brand?s STI performance division could take with it.

Key features of the design are the tightly coiled bodywork, hexagonal front grille and fin-shaped fog lamps. There?s also a new exterior color ? WR Blue Pearl II ? that's essentially a new generation of the iconic World Rally Blue paint scheme that has adorned both racing and production STI cars.

The BRZ concept shows the exterior design deviations from the Toyota FT-86 version of the same car. (Photo: SUbaru) The body is set off with an aero-tuned lower front spoiler and unique rear fascia, a rear wing for added down-force and a carbon-fiber roof to lower its already record-setting center of gravity specification of just 450 millimeters.

The rear design features bold fender flares and a large rear-diffuser giving way to polished stainless-steel quad-tailpipes. Vented rear bumper corners are said to contribute to improved aerodynamics performance. Other aspects include STI-tuned suspension, Brembo brakes and 18-inch wheels and tires.

The Subaru BRZ will essentially be a twin of the upcoming Toyota FT-86/Scion FR-S, although the latest image reveals that Subaru?s version of the car will have a unique tail-lamp design.

Comparing the latest concept with recently leaked images of the Toyota FT-86 as well as previous spy shots, we can also see that the BRZ will feature a set of fender vents and what appear to be more deeply sculpted doors.

Otherwise, the two cars should be much the same, although the Subaru may have a little extra juice under the hood. Both will be powered by a horizontally opposed four-cylinder engine displacing 2 liters and featuring direct-injection technology. The totally new FA engine has been designed with a square bore and stroke of 86 X 86 mm.

Drive will be sent strictly to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual or optional six-speed automatic.

The Subaru BRZ Concept ?STI will be unveiled during the Nov. 16-17 Press Days at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

Source: http://automotive.speedtv.com/article/autos-subaru-brz-concept-sti-shown/

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