Top 10 things you need to know about the 2013 Subaru BRZ

Last week we took a look at the top 10 things you need to know about the Scion FR-S – this week we jump to the Subaru badged version of the model known as the BRZ. Let’s get started.

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Top 10 things you need to know about the 2013 Subaru BRZ:

  1. Between Toyota and Subaru, Subaru had the job to do all the mechanical work on their joint rear-wheel-drive sports car project, while Toyota focused more on the design.
  2. BRZ stands for ‘Boxer, Rear-wheel drive, Zenith’ or ‘Boxer Renaissance Zenith’ – sweet.
  3. Power comes from a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder Subaru Boxer engine making 200-hp at 7,000 rpm with a maximum torque of 151 lb-ft at 6,600 rpm
  4. Transmission choices include a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic with sport mode and paddle shifters.
  5. 0 to 60 mph takes anywhere between 6 to 6.3 seconds.
  6. It weighs only 2,762 pounds.
  7. Subaru is planning an STI version of the BRZ – but no official details have been released. Word on the street is that there is also a convertible version in the works.
  8. When mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission, the Subaru BRZ will return an EPA rated 25/34 mpg (city/highway) and 28 mpg combined. With a 6-speed manual the EPA rated fuel-economy drops to 22/30 mpg and 25 combined. Based on 45% highway, 55% city driving, 15,000 annual miles and current fuel prices, the Subaru BRZ with an automatic will cost you around $2,200 in fuel-expenses and $2,450 for the manual.
  9. The 2013 Subaru BRZ is available in two trim-levels including Premium and Limited. Prices for the manual Premium model start at $25,495 and $26,595 automatic Premium model. The BRZ Limited starts at $27,495 for the manual and $28,595 for the automatic.
  10. Apparently, the United States will only get 6,000 units of the BRZ for the 2013 model year and dealers are marking up prices by $5,000.

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– By: Omar Rana