Subaru BRZ Brochures 2018 BRZ Brochure | Page 14

SUBARU CORE TECHNOLOGY 14 From conception, the BRZ was engineered as a symbol of From there, the ideal sports coupe would come to fruition— sports car purity. Uniquely low and compact, the reliable one with a lightweight, balanced chassis and a component SUBARU BOXER® engine was chosen as the foundation. few driving purists would live without: rear-wheel drive. Sports Car Drivetrain Aerodynamics Laid out symmetrically, the SUBARU BOXER® engine puts the crankshaft perfectly in line with the driveshaft for tremendous stability and dynamic agility. And the rear-wheel drive configuration allowed us to move the engine farther back and gives you precise control over your cornering attitude. We combined this agile platform with a quick-ratio steering system that’s tuned to react with astounding precision and immediacy to your input. Its fluid lines aren’t just for looks. Thanks to advanced design, the Subaru BRZ is able to achieve a slippery coefficient of drag of just 0.27. 1