2017 Subaru BRZ Specs and First Drive

Probably the largest problem people had with the ongoing BRZ was that it simply doesn’t have enough power to become a true sports car and because of that many said that the upcoming 2017 Subaru BRZ would, in fact, receive a higher performance version. Well, a few days ago Subaru showcased the new model and it seems that the rumored updates are nowhere to be found and instead the car is nearly identical to the new Toyota 86 which was to be expected.
The chassis is the same as before, the car is rocking nearly the same engine but the interior and exterior have been updated quite a bit and it should be a more comfortable ride than before.
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mini22 - 10/7/2016 1:52:13 PM

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The base V6 Mustang will not handle as well as there are no suspension goodies available to it in stock form. It will smoke the BRZ in a straight line. The Camaro more approaches the handling of the BRZ and of course will also smoke it in a straight line. Neither one has the steering feel of a BRZ. I think the Stang can be pretty close in price where the Camaro will probably escalate pretty quickly in cost.I think the BRZ is probably built better than both and should get better economy. To my eyes 0-60 in around 6 seconds is still not slow. For $400 to $500 I can pick up a Vishnu ECU piggyback that will give the BRZ and extra 15 horspower and torque. So I would still be getting a decent RWD sportscar under 30 grand that handles better than any Miata.