Subaru BRZ (ZC6) Sports Car (2012-2020)

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Product Overview

Subaru BRZ (chassis code ZC6) is a compact sports car in production from 2012 to 2020. It was available with a single flat-4 petrol engine that displaced 2.0 liters. It is identical to the Toyota 86.
Subaru has made a good effort in aerodynamics, with a decent 0.28 coefficient of drag to show for it. Utility-minded owners will have to keep in mind that the 330L (12cu-ft) cargo space may not be sufficient.
The H4 engine configuration allowed Subaru to push the engine mostly behind the front axle. Combined with RWD, the handling dynamics of this vehicle is rather encouraging. Unfortunately, the wide engine also made double-wishbone suspension infeasible.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 74% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Low center of gravity
  • Good balance
Cons
  • Down on engine power
  • MacPherson front suspension
  • Low cargo capacity

What external reviewers found***

External score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Lightweight and compact
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Powerful engine
Cons
  • Noisy gearbox
  • No air-con
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Specifications

MTAT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity243 L / 8.6 cu-ft243 L / 8.6 cu-ft ~ 330 L / 11.7 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity7.2 L / 7.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity5.4 L / 5.7 qt
Fuel Capacity50.0 L / 13.2 gal
Passengers4
Payload427 kg / 941 lbs434 kg / 957 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDiscVentilated discs
Power SteeringElectric Steering
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
Tire Size205/55 R16215/45 R17 87W
Turning Circle10.8 m / 35.4 ft

Construction

Body Style2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Ground Clearance120 mm / 4.7 in130 mm / 5.1 in
Size | Height1425 mm / 56.1 in1320 mm / 52.0 in
Size | Length4240 mm / 166.9 in
Size | Width1775 mm / 69.9 in
Track Width | Front1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Track Width | Rear1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Weight1202.0 kg / 2650.0 lbs1266.0 kg / 2791.1 lbs
Wheel Size6.5J x 167J x 17
Wheelbase2570 mm / 101.2 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h7.6 sec8.2 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph7.2 sec7.8 sec
CO2 Emission180 g/km164 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag0.28
Fuel Economy6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (combined) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway)7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 9.6 L/100km / 24.5 MPG (urban) | 5.7 L/100km / 41.3 MPG (highway)
Top Speed230.0 km/h / 142.9 mph210.0 km/h / 130.5 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission StandardEuro 6
EngineFA20D
Engine | Bore86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Compression Ratio12.5:1
Engine | Displacement2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1998.0 cc
Engine | Power200.0 hp / 149.1 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output100.1 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque205 Nm / 151.2 lb-ft @ 6400-6600 rpm
Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol flat-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol flat-4 engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears6-speed
Transmission | TypeManualAutomatic

Production

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External Reviews

carmagazine[1]

Reviewer score 77%
Reviewers from carmagazine have found the following***:
2.0-litre flat-four is naturally aspirated for crisper throttle response. Boxer engine is mounted in a compact (at a mere 1285mm tall it's 19mm lower than a Porsche Cayman) and light (1239kg) car. Drive is sent to the rear wheels, via a six-speed manual gearbox and a Torsen differential. In 12 months' time Subaru will sell a de-contented version ripe for tuning.
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Pros
  • Lightweight and compact
  • Powerful engine
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • No air-con
  • Noisy gearbox

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References

  1. ^ Subaru BRZ (2012) review. [carmagazine]. https://www.carmagazine.co.uk/car-reviews/subaru/subaru-brz-2012-review/. 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2022-05-05.

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