Subaru BRZ Concept – STI

By Amir Iliaifar November 1, 2011

The production version of the Subaru BRZ is expecting to make its debut at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show in December — but until then, Subaru has decided to show off a sneak peek of its BRZ Concept –STI.

The BRZ Concept STI features a 2.0-liter aspirated Boxer four and lightweight kit outfitted with a rear wing deck . Generally STI versions carry a turbocharged powerplant, but oddly this is not the case with the BRZ Concept. Subaru has, however, upgraded the suspension, beefed up the breaks, and added larger 18-inch wheels. Of course, in keeping with Subaru tradition, the car will feature Subaru’s proprietary WR Blue Pearl II finish.

No official word yet on whether the production version will match the concept’s specs or aesthetics.

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