subaru developing BRZ turbo
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subaru developing BRZ turbo
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/10/22/s...for-brz-turbo/
Based on how many turbocharged boxer engines Subaru currently uses in its cars, solid news of a force-fed BRZ was only a matter of time. So it comes as little surprise that Automotive News is reporting that Subaru is currently developing a turbocharged version of the 2.0-liter engine currently found under the hood of the much-loved but somewhat underpowered 2013 BRZ.
AN's unnamed sources indicate that this engine will use a twin-scroll turbocharger and a new direct-injection system that will help give the engine an estimated 280 horsepower and torque that could be in excess of 250 pound-feet... still being sent to the rear wheels. The turbo'd BRZ will reportedly be making its debut for the 2014 model year, but it isn't clear if Subaru will simply call the car a BRZ Turbo or if it will finally deliver the BRZ STI that many enthusiasts have been clamoring for since the BRZ STI Concept hit the scene in 2011.
As soon as we know more, so will you.
AN's unnamed sources indicate that this engine will use a twin-scroll turbocharger and a new direct-injection system that will help give the engine an estimated 280 horsepower and torque that could be in excess of 250 pound-feet... still being sent to the rear wheels. The turbo'd BRZ will reportedly be making its debut for the 2014 model year, but it isn't clear if Subaru will simply call the car a BRZ Turbo or if it will finally deliver the BRZ STI that many enthusiasts have been clamoring for since the BRZ STI Concept hit the scene in 2011.
As soon as we know more, so will you.
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Ditto. I like my S2000 but for $30K, give or take, this would be hard to pass up. Should be as quick as a Cayman S (with 6MT) for a lot less money, plus lighter and easier on the wallet for consumables. If the cooling system is well-built, would make a heck of a track day car.
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As enthusiasts, we all knew Subaru's penchant for turbo and expected this at some point, no matter how much they declined the rumors. This will be the perfect addition to the stable in a couple years when it comes out. I plan on keeping the XT for a family hauler and off road trail rig, so this will fill in my sports car necessity nicely!
