The BRZ has a new STI Sport model
The BRZ, on the other hand, has no changes to the standard models, with the biggest change being the addition of STI Sport, the flagship model of the BRZ which was also available in the previous generation and is positioned as a mass-produced complete car jointly developed by Subaru/STI. Its contents include an interior and exterior that tugs at the heartstrings of adults, plus exclusive items that enhance the quality of driving.
The exterior is differentiated by the black and cherry red one-piece and dark metallic painted alloy wheels, and the interior by the Bordeaux/black coordination and exclusive dark cast metallic decorations common to all STI Sports models. The changes are subtle, but they add a sense of individuality and specialness that is recognizable to those who know what they are doing.
The footwork is fitted with a special suspension set-up that uses Hitachi Astemo’s SFRD (frequency response dampers) for the front dampers. The SFRD has two hydraulic paths inside the cylinder, one for small strokes (high-frequency vibration) and one for large strokes (low-frequency vibration), and the damping force is mechanically adjusted according to road surface conditions and vehicle behavior. The damping force is mechanically variable according to road conditions and vehicle behavior. The system combines high-quality ride comfort with handling with deep pockets, making use of more supple foot movement than normal.
Some improvements that highlight the GR86’s and BRZ’s character
Mr. Tadanori Fujii, who organized the drive, said.
“We considered the ZF damper used in the GR86, but after considering the direction of driving that the BRZ was aiming for, we decided that SFRD was the best solution.”
In short, while being an RWD sports car, the BRZ’s driving performance seems to have been further refined in line with the “Grand Touring Performance” advocated by Subaru. A Brembo brake system is also available as a factory-installed option. Incidentally, the ‘gold + red lettering’ calipers are the first time they have been coordinated since the GDB Impreza.
Looking at the changes in this way, it seems that the Subaru BRZ has become more like the GR86 and more like the Subaru BRZ.
