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SubaruZC62012–2020Legal in 2037

Subaru BRZ

The lightweight RWD sports car co-developed with Toyota. The FA20 boxer engine sits low for an incredible center of gravity. Massive aftermarket for both NA and forced induction builds.

200 hp
1230 kg
RWD
Subaru BRZ ZC6
Specifications

Technical Specifications

Engine CodeFA20
Variants

Production Variant Timeline

5 factory variants produced across the ZC6 lifecycle, from launch spec to final special editions.

  1. Subaru BRZ (Launch)

    2012-03~40,000 built
    • FA20 2.0L flat-four NA, 200 hp
    • RWD with Torsen LSD
    • 6-speed manual or auto
    • Prismatic Crystal Red launch color

    Subaru version of the Toyota 86/Scion FR-S. Co-developed by Subaru and Toyota engineers.

  2. Subaru BRZ tS (JDM)

    2013~500 built
    • STI-tuned suspension
    • Carbon wing
    • Brembo brakes
    • BBS forged wheels

    JDM STI tuned version. First factory BRZ with STI parts.

  3. Subaru BRZ Series.Blue

    20151,000 built
    • Blue leather interior
    • WR Blue Pearl exterior
    • Special badging
    • USA/JDM release

    Commemorative blue trim edition.

  4. Subaru BRZ Limited

    2017~3,000 built
    • Revised suspension
    • Updated interior
    • STI body kit
    • Available nationally

    Mid-cycle refresh with revised chassis tuning and interior updates.

  5. Subaru BRZ (Second Generation)

    2021~50,000 built
    • FA24 2.4L flat-four, 228 hp
    • Improved torque curve
    • Revised body
    • Co-developed with GR86

    Second-generation BRZ with the 2.4L engine. Addressed the main complaint about the first-gen BRZ (lack of mid-range torque).

🇺🇸 US Import Status

The Subaru BRZ becomes legal to import to the US in 2037 under the 25-year exemption rule.