STI HAS RELEASED "SUBARU BRZ tS" IN JAPAN

2013 SUBARU BRZ tS - GT PACKAGE

Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI) has announced the release of the "SUBARU BRZ tS" which goes on sale on August 19 through Subaru dealerships in Japan.

The inherent handling performance of the Subaru BRZ has been further enhanced by using expertise developed in motorsports while achieving the "strength and nimbleness" driving committed by STI. The "SUBARU BRZ tS" offers a driver "oneness with vehicle" and "agile handling pleasure".

Exclusive tuning such as the adoption of a large-diameter driveshaft and STI's unique flexible parts embodies superior handling performance. Driving performance has also been enhanced by the adoption of "brembo" ventilated disc brakes, 18-inch aluminum wheels and a STI designed front under spoiler. The model comes with special features including the "STI" / "tS" ornaments and exclusively-made fender garnish on the exterior as well as a speedometer with an STI logo inside, which evoke driving excitement and pleasure of ownership.


In addition, "GT PACKAGE" model which is suitable for motorsports enthusiasts is released. The model features a STI designed dry carbon rear spoiler, black colored "BBS" designed 18-inch aluminum wheels and "Recaro" designed front bucket seat.

Major equipments of SUBARU BRZ tS

Mechanism

• 225/40ZR18 (92Y) tires (Michelin Pilot Super Sport)
• STI designed 18-inch x 7 1/2J aluminum wheels (silver)
• brembo front 17-inch opposed 4-pot ventilated disc brake with "STI" logo
• brembo rear 17-inch opposed 2-pot ventilated disc brake with "STI" logo
• STI designed rear suspension link with pillow ball bush (trailing link front, lateral link front inside & rear inside)
• STI tuned strut and STI coil springs for front suspension
• STI tuned damper and STI coil springs for rear suspension
• STI designed flexible tower bar, front
• STI designed flexible draw stiffener, front
• STI designed large-diameter driveshaft
• Exclusively-tuned VDC (Vehicle Dynamics Control)
• Exclusively-tuned filter for Sound Creator®

Exterior

• STI designed front under spoiler
• STI designed front fender garnish with "STI" logo
• Exclusively-made "STI" ornament (front & rear), "tS" ornament (rear)
• -Interior-
• Exclusively-made front seat with "STI" logo and red stitch
• [Alcantara®^*3 (gray punching) / leather (gray), "STI" logo, gray stitch, front seat heater, SRS side airbag]
• Exclusively-made leather lapped steering wheel (with "STI" ornament and red stitch)
• STI designed leather shift knob (manual transmission) / select lever (automatic transmission) with "STI" logo
• Exclusively-made speedometer with "STI" logo
• Exclusively-made speedometer visor [Alcantara® (black), black stitch]
• Carbon tone instrument panel
• STI designed push engine switch with "STI" logo (red)
• Exclusively-made aluminum side sill plate with "tS" logo
• STI designed leather access key cover (red)

Equipments for GT PACKAGE

• STI designed 18-inch x 7 1/2J aluminum wheels (black)
• STI designed dry carbon rear spoiler (2 angle adjustable)
• Recaro designed front bucket seat
• [Alcantara® (gray punching) / leather (gray), "STI" logo, gray stitch, SRS side airbag]

Images : 2013 SUBARU STI BRZ tS



[Source : SUBARU]