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| 16-07-2012: BRZ Priced and Online Only Buying | |
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The BRZ, like its cousin the Toyota 86, has a low centre of gravity and is an economic alternative for enthusiastic drivers. Accross the world the BRZ is a sell-out success for Subaru and when entering the Australian market the 201 cars available between now and the end of the year are expected to be snapped up. The price for the BRZ was a well kept secret after Toyota announced that the 86 has a starting price of just $29,990 but it has now been spilled. For the BRZ six-speed manual, the drive away price is $37,150. This price will include free scheduled servicing for the first three years/60,000 kilometres of ownership. Because BRZ supply is so tight, Subaru has taken the bold initiative to exclusively sell it online, via subaru.com.au, to provide a seamless customer experience. “High demand with short supply gave us some challenges on how to give our customers the best possible purchases experience”, said Nick Senior, Managing Director, Subaru Australia. “We believe that online purchase will provide transparency in supply, pricing and delivery expectations that match our high standards. “Additionally, we have appointed a BRZ coordinator who will be a dedicated point of contact for BRZ customers. “Our aim is to provide an exclusive experience. Every BRZ we sell will be numbered and customers will be able to log on and receive updates on the status of their BRZ.” Despite offering a one-off departure from Subaru’s long-established Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive roots, BRZ’s dynamics are pure Subaru, with the brand’s DNA clearly stamped all over the sports car – some components are developed from the WRX STI. BRZ is built exclusively at Subaru’s Gunma Main Plant in Japan – incredibly for such a small car, it maintains Subaru’s range-wide achievement of a five-star occupant safety rating from the independent Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). The new generation Subaru FA 2.0 litre four-cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer engine is designed specifically for the model and is mounted as low as possible, producing agility and a thrilling, nimble drive. It produces an impressive 147 Kilowatts of power and 205 Newtonmetres of torque. BRZ’s low Centre of Gravity (CoG) combines with light weight, compact size and Subaru’s trademark Boxer engine to provide one of the most entertaining drives of any new sports car of the past decade, right across the speed range. The National Driveaway Prices are: You will be able to complete the entire BRZ purchase online when the car goes “live” on subaru.com.au at 12 noon on Monday, 16 July. BRZ MY13 ENGINE SPECIFICATIONSType Cylinders Displacement Bore x stroke Compression ratio Cam-train system Fuel system Maximum power Maximum torqueHorizontally opposed, naturally aspirated Four 1998 cc 86 x 86 12.5 DOHC D-4S Injection 147 kW/7000 rpm 205 Nm/6600 rpm Transmission – NA six-speed manual/six-speed automatic First 3.626/3.538Second 2.188/2.060Third 1.541/1.404Fourth 1.213/1.000Fifth 1.000/0.713Sixth0.767/0.582Reverse 3.437/3.168Final reduction 4.100/4.100Exterior dimensions and weight Overall length mm4240Overall width mm1775Overall height mm1245 (1425 including radio antenna)Wheelbase mm2570Tread – front mm1520Tread – rear mm1540Minimum ground clearance mm130Kerb weight kg:BRZ manual BRZ automatic 1256 1278 Fuel Fuel consumption (L/100km) combined:BRZ manual BRZ automatic7.8 7.1Carbondioxide (g/km – combined cycle): BRZ manual BRZ automatic181 164Fuel tank capacity50 litresMinimum fuel requirement:98 RON Steering, brakes, tyres & towing SteeringRack and pinion assist type electric powerTurning circle (metres, kerb to kerb)10.8Turning radius (metres)5.4Suspension:Front RearMacPherson independent strut-type Independent double wishbone0-100 km/h – secs (manual/auto)7.6/8.2Brakes (mm): Front RearVacuum assisted ventilated discs – 294 Vacuum assisted ventilated discs – 290Tyres:215/45R17 Michelin Primacy HPRim:17-inch alloy (17 x 7J)
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Subaru’s first rear-wheel drive sports car, the BRZ, has finally gone on-sale. The BRZ will offer a new level of accessible excitement for sports car fans wanting something different from their Subaru.
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