SUBARU CORE TECHNOLOGY
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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