Subaru developed the BRZ specifically for a four-cylinder boxer engine, which used to develop 197 horsepower and 151 pound-feet (205 Nm) of torque when it was brand new. Despite the platform’s limitations, this particular BRZ has received the turbocharged heart of the MKIV Supra.
“Insane” fails to describe this one-off build because the 2JZ-GTE features a 76/68 turbocharger and E85 tuning. Listed on Cars & Bids with a high bid of $27,500 at the moment of writing, the straight-six swap lays down 737.5 horsepower at 7,200 rpm and 558 pound-feet (757 Nm) at 6,650 rpm.
Controlled by a MoTeC M130 programmable management system, the 3.0-liter motor is connected to a CD009 six-speed manual that Nissan and Infiniti employed in the 350Z and G35. Obviously enough, the stick-shift transmission has been strengthened with a SPEC twin-disc clutch kit.
The level of torque produced by the 2JZ-GTE with VVT-i also translates to stronger axles from the Driveshaft Shop, a custom-made steel driveshaft rated at 1,000-plus wheel horsepower, and a 3.73 differential from a Lexus IS 300. Topped off by a Serial Nine CD999 shifter, the row-your-own gearbox is complemented by 17-inch VMS Racing alloys wrapped in Mickey Thompson rear drag radials and Nitto NT05 semi-slick front tires.
Last serviced in March 2021, the turbo 2JZ-swapped BRZ runs at 19 pounds per square inch on low boost and 24 pounds per square inch on high boost. The factory-fitted Sport button located next to the shifter alternates between these pressures, which makes the car adequate for both dailying and racing.
On second thought, the KW coilover kit may not be all that good for driving on the potholed roads of the United States. Purchased by the seller in 2018, this car has added 1,800 miles (2,900 kilometers) in three years, which goes to show that it may be a bit on the rather uncomfortable side of ride quality.
On that note, can you believe this car has never been to a drag strip?
After a 1:43 scale model of a Ferrari 250 GTO sparked Mircea's interest for cars when he was a kid, an early internship at Top Gear sealed his career path. He's most interested in muscle cars and American trucks, but he takes a passing interest in quirky kei cars as well. Full profile
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