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Subaru BRZ

The rear-driven coupé developed with Toyota and sold there as the GT86 and GR86 — mechanically the same car, so knowledge crosses the badge directly. Its FA-series engine uses both direct and port injection, which is why it does not carry the intake carbon problem most direct-injection engines of its age do.

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Subaru BRZ Limited, front three-quarter view
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Generations

  • ZC6 2012–2020

    Developed with Toyota and sold there as the GT86 — the same car, so knowledge crosses the badge directly.

    Body styles
    Coupé
    Platform
    Subaru BRZ
    Engines
    • 2.0 — FA20 · petrol · 147 kW (197 hp)
    • 2.0 H4 — 4U-GSE · petrol · 147 kW (197 hp) · 205 Nm (151 lb-ft)
    Transmissions
    6-speed manual · 6-speed A960E automatic
    Drivetrain
    Rear-wheel drive
  • ZD8 2021–present

    FA24; both direct and port injection, which is why it avoids the intake carbon most direct-injection engines of its age carry.

    Body styles
    Coupé
    Engines
    • 2.4 — FA24 · petrol · both direct and port injection, which is why it avoids the usual intake carbon
    Transmissions
    6-speed manual · 6-speed A960E automatic
    Drivetrain
    Rear-wheel drive

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