The Subaru BRZ tS (that’s tuned by STI) has been revealed for the JDM crowd and no, it does not boast more power. Slated to go on sale at dealerships in Japan today, the Subaru BRZ tS is a limited edition model (limited to 300 units) that aims to elevate the BRZ’s already impressive handling with the inclusion of several STI performance parts.
Touted to provide “agile handling performance evoking a racing car”, the Subaru BRZ tS is equipped with STI-designed, black 18-inch aluminium wheels shod with 225/40 Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres along with a STI-tuned inverted strut front suspension setup and coil springs. Other modifications include STI-fettled rear dampers and coil springs, STI lateral link with pillow ball bushings and a large-diameter drive shaft.
Also, the BRZ tS features a remapped Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) system. Beneath those aforementioned 18-inch wheels lie ventilated discs clamped by Brembo-sourced, STI-badged four-pot calipers up front and two-pot calipers at the rear.
In terms of its looks, the Subaru BRZ tS differs from its vanilla siblings by adopting an exclusive STI-designed front splitter and a smattering of STI and tS badges as well as trademark cherry red accents along the frame of the front grille and rear bumper. Also, the powered side mirrors and shark-fin antennae are now finished in a contrasting shade of black.
As for updates on the inside, the BRZ tS gets a pair of Recaro-designed bucket seats, trimmed in a combination of black leather and Alcantara with cherry red highlights – said accents are mirrored on the door cards, air-con vents and floor mats. A leather-wrapped STI-badged steering wheel and gear shifter boot with contrasting coloured accents are also part of the deal.
Smaller changes include an exclusive STI-designed speedometer (which, curiously, reads all the way to 260 km/h in a JDM car), bright red STI push-start button, tS-badged side sills and faux carbon-fibre trim on the dashboard whereby a ‘tS Limited Edition 300’ badge resides. As mentioned, the Subaru BRZ tS soldiers on with the same atmospheric 2.0 litre flat-four engine.
Said mill produces a total of 200 hp at 7,000 rpm and 205 Nm of torque at 6,600 rpm. Transmission choices include a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic gearbox with paddle shifters. The manual variant is priced at ¥3,990,000 (RM123,462) while the automatic stands at ¥4,071,000 (RM125,968). Colour choices include Sunrise Yellow, WR Blue Pearl, Crystal White Pearl and Crystal Black Silica.
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later, umw release toyota 86 trd version which adds side skirt and sticker…
86 is never meant to be expensive. Why so expensive in Malaysia? Thanks to Proton’s protection!
u kidding me? Gt86 is definitely more expensive than the AE86 when both were launched. Somemore AE was out during the golden age of jap sports cars so competition was fierce. the GT is now a hallmark model. So price must be more expensive.
Even if u hate P1, u r just hating blindly.
The GT86 was never meant to be dirt cheap, but an affordable sports FR for the masses.
In Australia for instance the full spec 86 GTS is available for AUD41K.
only 200hp and 205Nm torque is a bunch of shit.
anytime a Golf Gti can tapau the car.
This car is not meant for all out sprints. Trust me, i drove the manual once and i was in love with the chassis. It’s very well balanced and even the electric power steering offered feedback not seen since the Accord Euro R. Jeremy Clarkson said that usually you’d lose the ability to hold on the drift, but this thing just goes on and on.
Golf gti ka??Ferrari and lamboghini can tapau golf gti….
It’s all about control and having fun when you’re at the wheel..
My plane could tapau Ferrari Lambo etc
My rocket can tapau your plane
my ROTI TeLUR kampung can tapao your plane spaceman! i think this brz is for gay who want great handling..
My bulan can tapau ur rocket!
the torque reminds me of potong. So gonna laugh this
laughs at the car being slow…drives a proton sawi….malaysian ppl *shakes my head*
I still laugh when I drive a GT-R
Less than rm126k….why when come to malaysia becomes more than rm200k? Oh yeah…forgot about our bolehland taxes…