together with a hot new restricted edition Impreza solely for the us market – the new 306bhp WRX STI type RA – Subaru has pulled the sheets from a freshly tuned BRZ coupe, which will likewise be restricted to 500 units as well as go on sale in the united states early in 2018.
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It’s not the full-fat Subaru BRZ STI many fans have been hoping for. instead of bringing more power to the mix, the BRZ tS – tS standing for ‘Tuned by STI – focuses on improving performance with suspension as well as aerodynamic tweaks. As such, the exact same 197bhp 2.0-litre four-cylinder boxer engine sits under the bonnet.
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Subaru states that the BRZ tS delivers a more managed as well as steady driving experience thanks to its suspension revisions. At the front as well as rear, new dampers as well as coil springs are introduced, while new versatile V-struts are discovered in the engine compartment in a quote to introduce more balance. The chassis has been modified as well with new draw stiffeners, in a quote to enhance steering response.
Brembo brakes are housed behind a new set of 18-inch lightweight alloy wheels, shod in Michelin Pilot sport 4 rubber.
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In terms of exterior styling as well as aerodynamic revisions, it’s difficult to miss the new big rear wing. It’s built from carbon-fibre as well as is manually adjustable. new aerodynamic appendages appear at the front as well as sides of the cars and truck too. new STI top quality fog lights appear, together with BRZ tS badging as well as a somewhat different rear bumper.
In the cabin, Subaru has kitted out the BRZ tS with leather as well as Alcantara upholstery with new red contrast stitching. A new visor appears over the instrument cluster, as well as red seatbelts round off the changes. costs for the us only BRZ tS will be exposed later this year.
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