FHI unveils Subaru BRZ Concept-STI
Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI), the maker of Subaru automobiles, has unveiled the new concept version of its Subaru BRZ sports car at the 2011 Los Angeles International Auto Show.
The Subaru BRZ concept-STI, is a concept car based on the 'Subaru BRZ', an all-new rear-wheel drive (RWD) compact sports car developed in partnership with another Japanese carmaker, Toyota Motor (TMC).
The concept car represents the next step in lightweight performance sports cars combined with the race-bred tuning of Subaru Technica International (STI).
The concept car features the new Subaru "FA" Boxer engine designed for the RWD BRZ sports car and the overall structure of this 2.0-liter four-cylinder boxer engine has been designed with a square bore and stroke of 86 X 86 mm.
The concept - STI also features an STI-tuned suspension, Brembo brakes and 18-inch wheels and tires.
The company said that when compared with its other models, which already feature a low centre of gravity and optimal weight distribution, the engine in the Subaru BRZ - STI - sits even lower, 4.7 inches lower and is positioned 9.4 inches closer to the centre of the chassis.
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