Subaru Unveils "SUBARU BRZ"
#1
Posted 29 November 2011 - 12:20 PM
.....again? I suppose. But offiisshhoooo dis tyam!
Subaru Unveils "SUBARU BRZ"
Tokyo, November 30, 2011 - Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, announced its world premiere of "SUBARU BRZ (display model)" at the 42nd Tokyo Motor Show 2011. (Open to public from December 3 to 11 at Tokyo Big Sight)
SUBARU BRZ is a rear-wheel drive sports car featuring the Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine. It was developed as a joint-project between Subaru and Toyota Motor Corporation, to bring to the world a sports car with superior steering response and driving pleasure that everyone can experience. The Subaru Boxer engine in the BRZ was positioned even lower than other Subaru models so that the BRZ has one of the lowest possible centers of gravity s on the market today. This low center of gravity produces astonishing handling character and combined with a light-weight chassis BRZ realizes Subaru's aim for "Pure Handling Delight" -- the driving experience taken to a new level.
Major Features
Concept
The product concept of BRZ is "Pure Handling Delight." The Horizontally-Opposed Boxer engine has inherent qualities of low center of gravity, lightweight, and compactness. These attributes are maximized by placing this engine even lower and closer to the center of the chassis. These factors contributed to BRZ's low center of gravity -one of the lowest possible. The BRZ is a fun sports car that any driver can enjoy driving with peace of mind.
Design
"Ultra-low Center of Gravity Package"
The BRZ has a low-mounted Boxer engine on a specially designed sub-frame that forms an "ultra-low center of gravity package". With this arrangement, BRZ achieved a low driving position typical of a sports car. Overall height of BRZ is 1,300 mm and it has a wide and low body of a stylish coupe at 1775mm. Yet, it allows for 2+2 seating and a trunk with ample space. Not only is the BRZ a sports car, but it can also be a suitable partner for long tours with its unexpected utility.
Exterior
Subaru aimed for a sports car design that instinctively conveys the car's fun-to-drive character. In addition, it was detailed to be instantly recognizable as a Subaru.
Front fascia
The "ultra-low center of gravity package" also allowed a low hood design. This low hood and bulging front fenders raise expectations for the BRZ's drivability. Also, to communicate the Subaru identity the Subaru six-star ornament, headlights and hexagon lower grille follow the Subaru design motif common across new Subaru models.
Side
The low center of gravity enhances BRZ's sensuous beauty with its shapely fender flares. The aesthetic beauty is combined with functional beauty that advances aerodynamics through such areas as the C-pillar shape, rear glass inclination, trunk lid layout. As would be expected from a sports car, the front and rear overhangs were shortened to express the BRZ's liveliness. The front fender is accentuated with a distinctive garnish.
Rear fascia
The projecting rear wheel arches sit by way of contrast to the compact cabin and emphasizes the beauty of the BRZ's rear view.
Interior
Details were carefully designed to allow a new level of fun-to-drive experience in which the driver and vehicle become one.
- The steering wheel was made smaller to achieve sports car maneuverability.
- A tachometer with digitally displayed speedometer is placed in the center of the gauges so that the driver can instantly see information without diverting attention from the road.
- Bespoke sports car seats were designed to hold the driver and passenger and feature lowered sitting positions to match the "ultra-low center of gravity package".
Mechanisms
Engine
Making full use of the design concept of the new-generation Boxer engine, the newly developed engine made exclusively for the BRZ is highly efficient with superior output and environmental friendliness. It realizes an exhilarating high revving nature of a naturally aspirated sports engine.
- It has square bore and stroke of 86 X 86 mm.
- Due to the joint development with Toyota Motor Corporation, Toyota's direct injection and port injection technology "D-4S" was incorporated in the BRZ's power unit.
- To achieve the "ultra-low center of gravity package", the engine as a whole has been made more compact by such means as adopting the shorter intake manifold and the shallower oil pan.
· Transmission
The joy of sports car driving was realized through a transmission that focuses on shift feel and response.
- The 6-speed MT employs a short stroke shift lever. The lever was optimized in rigidity, shift quality and weight application in its pursuit of a superb shift feel.
- The 6-speed AT has "S mode" for better shifting response and "M mode" for optional shifting. Also, with the paddle shift and downshifting blipping control, this model can respond faithfully to the driver's inputs.
Body
The lightweight yet highly-rigid body was developed exclusively to maximize the advantages of the "ultra-low center of gravity package".
- Low center of gravity and low driving position were achieved by the perimeter type body frame layout.
- The body has a rigid and durable frame structure that also works in balance with the vehicle's light-weight. The rigidity is optimized for high drivability and appropriate durability is maintained for collision safety.
- High tensile steel was used in the body to contribute to weight reduction. Effective use of this material in the upper structure of the BRZ contributed to its low center of gravity.
- The front hood employs aluminum for lightness. The structure was fine-tuned for a low styling that also improves pedestrian protection performance.
Chassis
Excellent maneuverability and stability of the "ultra-low center of gravity package" offers direct and sharp response to steering and enhances driver's connection to the car
- The front suspension employs struts for light-weight and high rigidity, while a double wishbone layout is adopted at the rear for better shock absorption.
- To gain a low front hood from the "ultra-low center of gravity package", the front strut mount was lowered while maintaining the stroke.
- The tires are 215/45R17 combined with lightweight and highly rigid aluminum wheels.
- All models are equipped with electronic stability control to provide both driving pleasure and safety.
Source [Autoblog via Subaru]
Cheers,
Nik
#2
Posted 29 November 2011 - 12:21 PM
Ugh i could ramble on for forking days about this stuff.
#3
Posted 29 November 2011 - 12:22 PM
And a turbot.
Cheers,
Shazza.
I put up with people from amnesty, red cross and now the cancer council almost daily hounding me!! Throw in the greens, green peace, unhcr, save the forking children and I've well and truly hit my limit for the number of fuckstains wanting me to sign something or give money. Seriously cubts, right off.
#4
Posted 29 November 2011 - 12:24 PM
The thing I really want to see now is the interior.
If they didn't step up to the plate with the finishes, then I'm going to be pretty disappointed.
Also, these ******* are more hyped than the GTR.
Cheers,
Nik
#5
Posted 29 November 2011 - 12:26 PM
haychteehaych.
#6
Posted 29 November 2011 - 12:33 PM
Meaning the lead up time to unveil is similar. I was exaggerating, as I don't think we'll see a car as hyped as the GTR in a long time, remember the TV shows pre release? THAT was hype.
You yourself said it's making you bored because of the long winded unveil time?
Cheers,
Nik
#7
Posted 29 November 2011 - 12:39 PM
Utter dissappointment. Looks like they took the gay smile from the mazda 3 and straightened it out. Terrible.
#8
Posted 29 November 2011 - 12:41 PM
#9
Posted 29 November 2011 - 12:47 PM
I still love it. I want one.
Between this and the Genesis I'm going to have a hard time!
Cheers,
Nik
#10
Posted 29 November 2011 - 12:49 PM
Needs moar STi version now.
#11
Posted 29 November 2011 - 12:51 PM
#12
Posted 29 November 2011 - 12:56 PM
@Tom: You've pretty much answered your own question.
@Lukosh: It's going to be interesting to see the price points in ADM.
Cheers,
Nik
#13
Posted 29 November 2011 - 12:59 PM
I just can't help but feel as though Subaru got the raw end of this deal. To me the Toyota version looks much nicer
#14
Posted 29 November 2011 - 01:06 PM
Downfall - will probably add another 40k to price tag.
#15
Posted 29 November 2011 - 01:10 PM
#16
Posted 29 November 2011 - 01:12 PM
#17
Posted 29 November 2011 - 01:24 PM
I genuinely think you'll find the pump on that is more down to colour and angle of the photo, there's a pretty impressive aggressiveness to the guards on the released model.
Also, the camera mirrors on the concept are probably a ways off from being ADR approved, or even trusted (not like anyone USES THE 'ing THINGS) by the gen.Pop.
Released in white was an odd choice, I will concede. But I like white cars, so all good with me.
A drop and another inch on the rim, you'd be set. Throw a lip on there and it's game, set for me.
DEPENDING HEAVILY on the interior.
Cheers,
Nik
#18
Posted 29 November 2011 - 01:28 PM
Does anyone know if the tune is identical to the Toyota version?
I really like the interior on the Toyota version. Not sure how similar it'll be to the Suby though...Hi,
I genuinely think you'll find the pump on that is more down to colour and angle of the photo, there's a pretty impressive aggressiveness to the guards on the released model.
Also, the camera mirrors on the concept are probably a ways off from being ADR approved, or even trusted (not like anyone USES THE 'ing THINGS) by the gen.Pop.
Released in white was an odd choice, I will concede. But I like white cars, so all good with me.
A drop and another inch on the rim, you'd be set. Throw a lip on there and it's game, set for me.
DEPENDING HEAVILY on the interior.
Cheers,
Nik
#19
Posted 29 November 2011 - 01:29 PM
#20
Posted 29 November 2011 - 01:37 PM
That is an OK angle for it, but the whole dash looks horrid, even that view is dated for me.
We'll see.
Subaru have said interior will be a big focus on their movement forward, so this should be an indicator.
Cheers,
Nik
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