Subaru Core Technology
From conception, the BRZ was engineered as a symbol of sports car purity.
Uniquely low and compact, the reliable SUBARU BOXER® engine was
chosen as the foundation. From there, the ideal sports coupe would come
to fruition—one with a lightweight, balanced chassis and a component few
driving purists would live without: rear-wheel drive.
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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. Plus, the
rear-wheel drive configuration allowed us to move the
engine farther back to give 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