2013 Subaru BRZ Sports Car to Make U.S. Debut at NAIAS in Detroit

[BRZ-Club.com]

2013 Subaru BRZ Sports Car to Make U.S. Debut at North American International Auto Show

---Subaru BRZ focuses on low center of gravity, low-weight and handling

---BRZ announces the return of the pure sports car



The 2013 BRZ, which arrives in Subaru dealerships in late spring, was designed with one goal in mind---exceptional handling. To reach that goal, Subaru engineers developed a chassis that would deliver the lowest center of gravity (CoG) possible utilizing the excellent packaging of the brand's Boxer engine design.

An all-new naturally aspirated 2.0-liter, 200-horsepower horizontally opposed (Boxer) engine was created. The new FA engine was developed to be more compact so that it could be placed lower and farther back in the chassis. To achieve the low CoG, a rear-drive layout was deemed necessary so the engine could be mounted as low as possible in the chassis. The engine placement allows for low polar moment and near-perfect balance for pure sports car handling.

With a low vehicle weight of just over 2,700 lbs., the direct injected 2.0-liter provides quick acceleration as it revs to its 7,400 RPM redline. The Subaru BRZ is available with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.

With a height of just 50.6 inches, swept-back roofline, bulging front fenders, short overhangs and pronounced rear haunches give the sleekly styled BRZ a lean, athletic stance. The Subaru BRZ will offer everyday comfort and practicality with 2+2 seating and expandable trunk space, along with the brand's renowned safety and quality.

The 2013 Subaru BRZ reflects the brand's core powertrain and chassis engineering throughout.

Subaru produces a full line of all-wheel drive sedans, crossovers and SUV's, and adding the BRZ sports car to its portfolio showcases the brand's penchant for engineering vehicles that offer excellent road manners.

Source: Subaru Media

[flat black vw]

wish i could go and look at it, maybe it will come to Washington or Raleigh..... Doubt it.

[BRZ]

I'll take a bunch of pictures so you can feel like you're there when I go down.

[TrueToForm]

Your going? Awesome!!

[BRZ]

I live in michigan and i'm an engineer, of course i'm going.

[Longhorn248]

Can't wait for Monday! I hope we get delivery dates and prices!

[onbooSTi]

Please take some good pics! I can't wait.

I heard an official delivery date is in May.

[BRZ]

Can't wait for Monday! I hope we get delivery dates and prices!

Would be nice but I doubt it will happen. Honestly if they don't let me sit in the car i'm gonna be really pissed. I just got a new SLR so this sounds like a great way to test it out.

[TrueToForm]

That's exciting!

[kurtdaniel]

very lovely car!! this had been my dream car.. im having problems with my current car right now.. good thing i get cheap auto parts from here http://www.jcwhitney.com/engine-parts/c116j1s17.jcwx..