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The highly anticipated Subaru BRZ Concept STI made its debut today at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show in order to prepare us for the production model that is scheduled to appear at the Tokyo Motor Show in Japan on November 30 before it goes on sale worldwide next spring.
The BRZ is the outcome of the team-up between Toyota and Subaru, and it's a sister model to the Toyota FT-86 and the Scion FR-S rear-wheel drive coupes, and as such, all three models share the same platform and mechanical hardware including the Subaru-sourced 2.0-liter flat-four engine upgraded with Toyota’s D-4S direct injection technology.
A six speed manual gearbox will transfer power to the rear wheels. It remains to be seen if Subaru will also offer a six-speed automatic transmission that was announced for the Toyota FT-86.
The BRZ's looks are very close to the FT-86 with some subtle styling differences taking place up front and at the back. However, the LA Auto Show concept car has been kitted out with a number of STI goods such as the aero kit that brings a new lower front spoiler and a large rear wing along with a carbon-fiber roof.
The prototype is finished in the traditional Subaru STI blue paint scheme while it also features 18-inch multispoke alloy wheels dressed in high-performance tires size 215/45R18 at the front and 225/45R18 at the rear.
We expect to hear more news about the production model within the next week or so, but in the meantime, scroll down to check out Subaru's bullet-point press blurb as well as the updated gallery with live photos from the LA Auto Show and a new promo video.
http://carscoop.blog...photos-and.html
