Subaru BRZ Concept STI looks fast, furious Car News and Review

With every passing auto show, the production version of the Subaru BRZ rear-wheel-drive sports coupe draws closer. Here in Los Angeles, the Japanese automaker has debuted its BRZ Concept STI – a look at what could happen if the new coupe is left in the hands of Subie’s in-house performance tuning division.

Curiously, the Concept STI does without a turbocharged engine – something that’s turn a Subaru tradition with its performance cars. Instead, the direct-injected 2.0-liter Boxer four has been left unchanged. Never fear, though – STI has added a full smattering of performance bits to the BRZ, including a more aggressively tuned suspension setup, Brembo brakes, and lightweight materials (a carbon fiber roof and wheels, specifically) to reduce overall weight.

Other modifications include a new front fascia with a revised splitter, and while Subaru hasn’t really been known to establish pretty cars, the appearing of this BRZ concept is really growing on us. Check it out for yourself in the attached high-res image gallery.