Subaru names its version of the FT-86 the BRZ

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Subaru names its version of the FT-86 the BRZ

Subaru has finally announced the name for its pending rear-wheel drive sports car, known so far as the 0846, and the company’s version of the Toyota FT-86 project will be known as the BRZ. A BRZ Prologue technology concept will be showcased at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show.

Subaru names its version of the FT-86 the BRZ

The name is derived from the letter B in Boxer engine, R in rear-wheel drive, and Z in the word Zenith. Subaru says the name embodies ultimate passion for the new vehicle and confidence in its distinctive constellation trademark as well as its prize bull, the horizontally opposed Boxer engine. The BRZ is set to be built at the revamped Oizumi plant, alongside the Toyota variant. More on the car when Frankfurt comes.

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  • C.S.K on Aug 23, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    BRZ? A CRZ Wannabe or?

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    • altecs on Aug 23, 2011 at 3:54 pm

      C.S.K? A CSI wannabe or?

      Looking forward to this car. A rear wheel drive with a subaru boxer engine at a reasonable price. How can anyone in his right mind refuse? :D

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    • likehondanotsomuch on Aug 23, 2011 at 4:08 pm

      not at all,,,its just BRZ

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    • M0Faz on Aug 23, 2011 at 5:31 pm

      Coz BRA (Boxer Rear Action) short form might be mistaken.. that’s why they have to chose the opposite side of the alphabet, Z. LOL

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  • WRX STi gila on Aug 23, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    Subaru will bring back rear wheel drive cars!

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  • Chris on Aug 23, 2011 at 4:23 pm

    Start saving up guys!

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  • Karl on Aug 23, 2011 at 4:56 pm

    The best handling sub-RM300k Japanese car

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  • MQ on Aug 23, 2011 at 5:30 pm

    i would prefer BZR or RBZ
    why BRZ lah?

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  • pfr on Aug 23, 2011 at 5:35 pm

    Zenith means Apex, ter should have call it BRA (boxer,rear,apex). like honey i bought a new bra…

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  • FR Geek on Aug 23, 2011 at 6:40 pm

    BRZ stand for ……. Bad Racing Zebra ? :P just kidding

    really look forward to this car ……..for tooo loooong :(. when will come out ?

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  • Jerry on Aug 24, 2011 at 6:35 am

    Celica, say hello to BRZ.

    BRZ, say hello to Celica.

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  • kwing on Aug 24, 2011 at 11:29 am

    so when toyota finally come out with their FT-86, what is going to be different from this?? same engine, rear wheel…

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  • R3 on Aug 25, 2011 at 2:33 pm

    The name BRZ sound similar to Levin BZR…hmmmm

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