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More 2011 Subaru BRZ STI Concept Photos Released

We have yet to hear of a 300 horsepower Toyota FT-86 or Scion FR-S, and that is because it was Subaru that was in charged of the development work. The Japanese automaker best known for the Impreza STI wanted to show that it can master rear-wheel drive.
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The arrival of an STI version of the BRZ sportscar looks to be a certainty now, as the Japanese automaker is showing a concept version at the 2011 Los Angeles Auto Show that’s near to a production version. Recent rumors also point toward a motorsport application in the next year’s season of Japanese touring car races, where the BRZ STI will be limited to 300 horsepower.

The concept that debut with the LA Auto Show features sport features like a quad exhaust, a big wing an a splitter at the front, all of which have been added to the body that’s been painted in a new color WR Blue Pearl II, which is a new version of the iconic World Rally Blue.

In addition, the roof has been switched to a carbon fiber one that lowers the center of gravity even more. Other changes include STI-tuned stiffened suspension, Brembo brakes and 18-inch alloy wheels. The base BRZ is expected in Spring 2012 for $25,300, so we might have a while to wait a bit for the STI.
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About the author: Mihnea Radu
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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