FOLLOWING precedent, Subaru has launched an enhanced model of its fashionable BRZ sports activities coupe that gives greater than a dress-up package deal. The BRZ tS is initially for US consumption with no phrase on native availability.
Nevertheless, its current look within the US was billed as a “world debut” suggesting the variant will probably be provided in different markets.
However maybe the one large frustration for BRZ lovers is that the tS isn’t turbocharged because the title might recommend. It retains the moderately sturdy naturally aspirated 2.4-litre boxer 4 pot engine rated right here at 174kW and 250Nm accessible in six-speed handbook and six-speed auto and (in fact) drives the rear wheels solely.
A 10th Anniversary BRZ mannequin was offered right here earlier this yr with inside tweaks and a devoted blue duco.
The supplementary 2024 “efficiency” tS mannequin made its debut at Subiefest in California on July 23 and brings with it a swag of efficiency goodies with a concentrate on the suspension and brakes and turns into the first handbook transmission Subaru with EyeSight Driver Help Expertise.
Subaru of America payments the performance-focused mannequin as a “new trim degree” enhanced with STI-tuned suspension and a Brembo brake package deal.
The tS nomenclature appeared on the earlier era BRZ with an identical flavour that includes dynamic, styling and security upgrades over lesser variants.
Drilling down into BRZ tS spec’ we discover it runs STI-tuned entrance and rear Hitachi dampers to cut back unsprung weight and optimise suspension efficiency. The Hitachi items contribute to a low centre of gravity and precision dealing with leading to higher flexibility and higher management and stability.
On stopping responsibility and addressing a difficulty for observe pushed, customary spec’ BRZs, is a high-performance Brembo braking package deal that features gold-painted four-piston entrance callipers and two-piston rear callipers in the identical color. The callipers run bigger pads and rotors to reinforce stopping energy and enhance fade resistance and pedal really feel.
Like its lesser stablemates the BRZ tS rolls on (darkish gray) 18-inch wheels shod with sticky 215/40 R18 Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres.
Eyesight Driver Help Expertise now customary on the handbook and auto variants consists of: Adaptive Cruise Management, Pre-Collision Braking System, Lane Departure and Sway Warning, and Lead Automobile Begin Alert.
Including to the mannequin’s visible assertion are refined styling tweaks like tS badging within the entrance grille and on the rear deck lid. Exterior foldable mirrors and the roof-mounted shark fin antenna are available in a Crystal Black Silica end.
The tS retains BRZ’s customary exterior color palette with black upholstery inside that includes tS-only contrasting blue stitching on the entrance seat bolsters, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, shifter boot and parking brake boot.
The entrance seats have a blue leather-based accent down the center whereas the wheel integrates a number of features corresponding to management switches for audio, cruise management and Bluetooth. Apparently, the enduring STI brand is displayed on the pink starter button and customisable 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster.
Different efficiency options on the usual BRZ that work in live performance with tS spec are a Torsen limited-slip differential and automobile stability management with Observe Mode.
The tS relies on Subaru’s excessive spec’ BRZ S mannequin with the accoutrements that brings. Its unveiling at Subiefest was attended by 1000’s of Subaru lovers.
GoAuto will present any updates as to native BRZ tS availability and different particulars as they arrive at hand, and we’ll keep throughout any comparable developments from Toyota with its GR86.
