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August 20, 2013

Subaru Launches BRZ tS for Japan Market


Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI) took the wraps off the Subaru BRZ tS (Tuned by STI), an enhanced version of the BRZ which adds "strength and nimbleness" effectively offering a driver "oneness with vehicle" and "agile handling pleasure".

Changes to the BRZ tS are limited to handling components (sorry, no turbocharger this time). The BRZ tS uses a large-diameter driveshaft and STI's unique flexible parts. Plus, the BRZ tS receives Brembo ventilated brakes as well as larger, 18-inch wheels and a STI designed front under spoiler. There's also a "STI / tS" fender garnish as well as a revised speedometer with the STI logo inside. The BRZ tS model is limited to 500 units including the 250 units of the GT PACKAGE.

Coinciding with the launch of the BRZ tS, a special GT PACKAGE is made available. The BRZ tS GT PACKAGE features a high-type dry carbon rear spoiler (actually nicked from the WRX STI S206), black 18-inch aluminum wheels, and Recaro front seats.



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)



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)

Equipment 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]

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