Not only is Subaru synonymous with reliable, safe, efficient transportation but also with performance thanks to its turbocharged boxer engines and standard all-wheel drive. This Japanese automaker is emphasizing its STI division here at the 2015 New York Auto Show.
They revealed this aggressively modified BRZ coupe earlier today, of course that’s the only car in Subaru’s lineup that doesn’t use all-wheel drive. Called the STI Performance Concept it’s spearheading an expansion of the company’s in-house go-fast group. Of course STI has three core areas of focus and they include hawking aftermarket parts, participating in motorsports and selling specially modified vehicles.
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This concept is designed to highlight the engineering capabilities of Subaru’s skunkworks and it actually features a potent engine that was developed for the BRZ Super GT racecar. Its 2.0-liter four-cylinder delivers around 350 hp, quite an upgrade from the 200 ponies found under the hood of a standard BRZ. Additionally this concept is graced with various suspension and aerodynamic enhancements that should make it run faster and turn harder.
Spreading the joy of performance, more STI-modified Subaru models will be offered in the U.S. market going forward. There’s no official word which ones might get the treatment, but the BRZ is a pretty obvious choice. Additionally the company says these upcoming models could receive even more extensive modifications than found in previous STI cars, meaning the division could become even more hard core.
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