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Braking and downshifting. Turn, aim for the top of the curve. Then hit the gas again. Get over 4000rpm in next gear. Bam Bam Bam. We’re behind the wheel of the Subaru BRZ Final Edition on the Anneau du Rhin circuit, trying to stay behind the race trainer in front.
The idea of the sports coupé originated at Subaru in 2006. They teamed up with minority shareholder Toyota, but Subaru remained a leader in vehicle development. In 2011, the twins Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT86 were presented for the first time at the Tokyo Motor Show and were produced together at the Subaru plant in Ota (Japan) from 2012 to 2020. Maybe a little narrow but top-notch fun mobile phones, both with 200 hp engines.
However, as the trend towards electric mobility and ever-stricter CO₂ regulations make it increasingly difficult for such cars to exist, Subaru is giving the street athlete one last respite and is launching a final version across Europe. In addition, the Japanese are not only working on the 2 + 2 seater with some new spoiler, but also noticeably improving the technology.
Technically significantly upgraded
After we were allowed to do the same with the twin Toyota GR86 nine months ago, we are now experiencing this final development step of the BRZ on the racetrack. We were enthusiastic then, now we are excited again. In its final lap, the BRZ boxer engine has more displacement (2.4 instead of 2.0 litres), more power (234 instead of 200 hp) and above all more torque that kicks in sooner.
The latter, in particular, can be felt particularly well on our quick laps on the Anneau du Rhin (F) route. Until now, we had to dismantle the BRZ for a long time for its maximum torque (205 Nm at 6400 to 6600 rpm), but now the maximum 250 Newton meters is already available from 3700 rpm. Not only is this expressed on paper by a significantly better sprinting ability (0-100 km/h in 6.3 s instead of 7.6 s), it is also evident on the racetrack. Traditional for Subaru and developed for the Final Edition, the boxer engine runs smoothly across the entire speed range, gripping violently at first, but still able to rev up to over 7,000 laps. More What do you want?
The last GT is the best GT.
A gloomy conclusion after a day on the slopes: The final GT is the best GT. There is no diving, rolling or rolling when driving fast, just basically neutral, honest behavior. Weighing 1280 kilograms unloaded, the rear-wheel drive vehicle has a manual 6-speed gearbox (optionally available with a 6-speed automatic), has a slightly lower center of gravity and more precise steering, giving early warning when in motion. pushed to its limits.
Satisfying the whole story: Subaru’s driving pleasure machine remains affordable. While other manufacturers like Alpine stand out with sports equipment sharpened to high-flying dimensions, Subaru is keeping its feet on the ground. The BRZ Final Edition with manual 6-speed gearbox is now available from CHF 40,500, while the 6-speed automatic transmission is available from CHF 43,500. Exactly 100 of these will be imported to our country, and then the curtain will fall on the BRZ in Switzerland.
Source: Blick
I’m Ella Sammie, author specializing in the Technology sector. I have been writing for 24 Instatnt News since 2020, and am passionate about staying up to date with the latest developments in this ever-changing industry.
