STi releasing BRZ tS in Japan (limited to 500)

[Legwagon]

Tokyo, August 19, 2013 –

Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI)*1
today announced the release of the "SUBARU BRZ tS" which goes on sale on
August 19 through Subaru dealerships in Japan.

The inherent handling performance of the Subaru BRZ has been further
enhanced by using expertise developed in motorsports while achieving the
"strength and nimbleness" driving committed by STI. The "SUBARU BRZ tS"
offers a driver "oneness with vehicle" and "agile handling pleasure".



Exclusive tuning such as the adoption of a large-diameter driveshaft and
STI's unique flexible parts embodies superior handling performance.
Driving performance has also been enhanced by the adoption of "brembo"
ventilated disc brakes, 18-inch aluminum wheels and a STI designed front
under spoiler. The model comes with special features including the
"STI" / "tS" ornaments and exclusively-made fender garnish on the
exterior as well as a speedometer with an STI logo inside, which evoke
driving excitement and pleasure of ownership.



In addition, "GT PACKAGE" model which is suitable for motorsports
enthusiasts is released. The model features a STI designed dry carbon
rear spoiler, black colored "BBS" designed 18-inch aluminum wheels and
"Recaro" designed front bucket seat.



*1: Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI), a wholly
owned subsidiary of FHI, is based in Mitaka city in Tokyo. The company
manages motorsport activities of Subaru. The company's president is
Hiroyuki Karamatsu.





SUBARU BRZ tS GT PACKAGE



<Major equipments of SUBARU BRZ tS>



-Mechanism-

225/40ZR18 (92Y) tires (Michelin Pilot Super Sport)

STI designed 18-inch x 7 1/2J aluminum wheels (silver)

brembo front 17-inch opposed 4-pot ventilated disc brake with "STI" logo

brembo rear 17-inch opposed 2-pot ventilated disc brake with "STI" logo

STI designed rear suspension link with pillow ball bush (trailing link front, lateral link front inside & rear inside)

STI tuned strut and STI coil springs for front suspension

STI tuned damper and STI coil springs for rear suspension

STI designed flexible tower bar, front

STI designed flexible draw stiffener, front

STI designed large-diameter driveshaft

Exclusively-tuned VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control)

Exclusively-tuned filter for Sound Creator®*2



-Exterior-

STI designed front under spoiler

STI designed front fender garnish with "STI" logo

Exclusively-made "STI" ornament (front & rear), "tS" ornament (rear)



-Interior-

Exclusively-made front seat with "STI" logo and red stitch

[Alcantara®*3 (gray punching) / leather (gray), "STI" logo, gray stitch, front seat heater, SRS side airbag]

Exclusively-made leather lapped steering wheel (with "STI" ornament and red stitch)

STI designed leather shift knob (manual transmission) / select lever (automatic transmission) with "STI" logo

Exclusively-made speedometer with "STI" logo

Exclusively-made speedometer visor [Alcantara® (black), black stitch]

Carbon tone instrument panel

STI designed push engine switch with "STI" logo (red)

Exclusively-made aluminum side sill plate with "tS" logo

STI designed leather access key cover (red)



-Equipments for GT PACKAGE-

STI designed 18-inch x 7 1/2J aluminum wheels (black)

STI designed dry carbon rear spoiler (2 angle adjustable)

Recaro designed front bucket seat

[Alcantara® (gray punching) / leather (gray), "STI" logo, gray stitch, SRS side airbag]

Full Album here:

    http://imgur.com/a/z9yl7

 

[dsmith]

WHY DOES JAPAN HAVE TO BE BETTER THAN U.S 

 

[Meyagi]

brz sti, y u no have turbo?

 

[dsmith]

doesn't say anything about engine size or if it's turbo'd or not. i would hope so.

 

[2point5RS_Dan]

It's the same motor.

All it is is some badges, brake package, suspension, aero doodads, and other bolt ons.

It's a good package for people who want more performance but know nothing/have no business modifying cars, but most people doing a serious performance build would be better off throwing their own parts at a base model and building to their needs.

 

[Imprezah]

Those are some really expensive badges and 'garnishes'

Nothing listed isn't already available in the aftermarket for le$$.

 

[toddcinpittston]

All that about pricing, and better off building your own aside, looks as though it would be a good investment car, buy it and trailer it to your museum and keep it for 40 years, might be worth a little more than ya paid for it

 

[Ryan]

no turbo no care

 

[Meyagi]

hey guys, check out my sweet n/a sti! its awesome!! -said no one ever. (except maybe rick)

 

[Ray]

Yeah that's NA-STI!!

Ill see myself out now...