Toyota and Subaru have always said they
were going to unveil their collaborative vehicles at the same time, so after
finally seeing the production version Toyota
GT 86, the production version of the highly anticipated BRZ sports car was given its time to shine.
Next to the GT 86, the new BRZ will be making its world debut this week at the
Tokyo Auto Show and will go on sale early next year.
While developing the two sports
cars, Subaru and Toyota promised they would deliver totally
different design languages, but upon close inspection, the two vehicles are
almost identical. Both vehicles have a strong front fascia, but the BRZ will be
distinguished by a Subaru-signed hexagon lower grille, front bumper design, and
headlight detailing. Other details setting it apart are the custom fender
vents, integrated exhaust tips, and revised tail-lamps.
As previously confirmed, the
Subaru BRZ will be powered by the same 2.0-liter horizontally-opposed boxer
engine found in the GT 86. The engine even delivers the same 200 HP and 151
lb-ft torque, meaning the promised 300 HP will be reserved for the STI version.
