Subaru to display turbo BRZ performance concept at Tokyo Auto Salon

Subaru and its performance division, Subaru Tecnica International Inc. (STI) will be displaying a turbocharged BRZ concept car at the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon. The BRZ-based STI Performance Concept is meant to showcase the company’s expertise in various tuning-related areas including engine and suspension enhancements.

 

Joining the STI Performance Concept will be the Levorg STI Concept and Subaru XV Hybrid STI Concept.

 

The WRX STI NBR Challenge 2016, a racing car for 24 Hours Nurburgring endurance race in 2016 and the “Subaru BRZ GT300 2016” for Super GT race will also be exhibited.

 

Showcase cars will include:

 

-STI Performance Concept

STI Performance Concept signifies STI’s core business areas; aftermarket parts, complete cars and motorsports.

Featuring STI technologies and components including STI suspension and brake enhancements as well as other exterior and interior upgrades, the concept cars showcases STI’s key business areas of aftermarket performance parts and complete cars. To signify STI’s commitment to motor sports, it employs the STI-tuned EJ20 horizontally-opposed 2.0-liter four-cylinder turbo racing engine currently used for the Super GT race in Japan.

 

-Levorg STI Concept

The “WR Blue Pearl” colored Levorg STI Concept employs exclusive front fascia with quality feel and STI-designed 18-inch aluminum wheels, offering stylish design. Its red-wine and black two-tone color interior features high-quality feel with exclusive accessories. By employing exclusive STI-tuned dampers, superb ride quality, stability and exhilarating handling performance have been delivered.

 

-Subaru XV Hybrid STI Concept

The Subaru XV Hybrid STI Concept harmonized Subaru XV’s “casual & sporty” character with STI brand’s sportiness.

With orange-colored accents on “Quarts White Silica” exterior color, its active and sporty image has been further enhanced. Its interior has also been accentuated by orange and beige color. In addition, by employing STI sports parts, superb ride quality and stability have been achieved, enhancing Subaru hybrid model’s fun to drive character.