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Subaru BRZ GT Launched in Japan With Sachs Dampers

Subaru has a long tradition of giving the cool stuff only to the Japanese. For 2017, that includes the BRZ GT range-topper trim level which is a little more track-oriented than the regular model.
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There's no shortage of factory-tuned Subaru models in Japan. Some of them have new suspension; others feature underbody stiffening braces or both. While Subaru is viewed in America as a family-first kind of brand, the Japanese treat it as the second coming of Jesus the Race Car Driver.

From Nissan to Toyota, "GT" trim usually means bigger wheels and a sound system with more speakers. However, the BRZ GT borrowed the Sachs dampers from the US-spec Performance Package. The manufacturer claims they offer a more composed ride and flatter cornering. Plus, they give you something to talk about when your mechanic has to swap your rear tires.

Over the standard 2017 BRZ, the GT also comes with a fixed wing bolted to the trunk. We've seen it before on the BRZ Yellow Edition, but Toyota's TRD wing is much cooler, and it will even fit here. Several colors are available, including ones that you have to pay extra for. But we think this Pure Red fits it well.

The BRZ GT also a larger braking system with Brembo's trademark red calipers. A unique set of 17-inch alloys is also being thrown in for good measure. On the inside, the Subaru sports coupe has special seats with black leather for the bolsters and Alcantara in the middle. Everything is tied together using red stitching, also seen on the steering wheel and dash. The front seats even have heaters, and it's not as anybody is ever going to sit in the back of this thing.

We'll remind you that even though Toyota and Subaru are collaborating on a number of other projects, the two have no plans for a Toyobaru successor at the moment. What you see is what you get, and what you'll get are more special editions.
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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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