Subaru has introduced the limited-edition BRZ tS in its home country of Japan.
The tS gains a long list of STI-designed components designed to improve handling. The modifications include stiffer suspension components on both axles, large-diameter half-shafts, a V-shaped brace in the engine bay and a less intrusive Vehicle Dynamics Control. The coupe also gains bigger Brembo brakes on all four corners.
Visually, Subaru has added new bumpers with cherry red accents and black 18-inch alloys wrapped by Michelin Pilot Super Sport tires. Buyers can choose from Sunrise Yellow, WR Blue Pearl, Crystal White Pearl and Crystal Black Silica.
The updates continue in the cabin with a model-specific instrument cluster, faux carbon fiber trim on the dashboard and Recaro bucket seats upholstered in a two-tone combination of leather and Alcantara. Each tS ships with a numbered plaque on the dashboard.
Mechanically, the tS is standard BRZ fare. Power comes from a 2.0-liter flat-four engine that sends 200 horsepower and 151 lb-ft. of torque to the rear wheels via either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic unit.
Just 300 examples of the Subaru BRZ tS will be built (including a maximum of 100 cars finished in Sunrise Yellow), and the coupe will only be sold in Japan. There’s currently no indication that a similar package will be offered in the United States, but that could change as Subaru recently promised that more STI-tuned models will make their way to our shores in the coming years.
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