| Year Make Model | 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited 2dr Coupe (2.0L 4cyl 6A) |
| Vehicle Type | RWD 2dr 4-passenger Coupe |
| Base MSRP | $29,365 |
| Configuration | Longitudinal, front midengine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, direct- and port-injected flat-4, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,998/121 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 12.5 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 7,400 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 200 @ 7,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 151 @ 6,400 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission type | Six-speed automatic |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I=3.538, II=2.060, III=1.104, IV=1.00, V=0.713, VI=0.582 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 4.10 |
| Suspension, front | Independent MacPherson struts, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Multilink |
| Steering type | Electric power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 13.12 |
| Tire make and model | Michelin Primacy HP |
| Tire type | Performance front and rear |
| Tire size | 215/45R17 87W |
| Wheel size | 17-by-7 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Painted alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Ventilated disc |
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 3.2 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.4 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 7.9 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 11.3 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.8 @ 91.3 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 7.6 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 3.5 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 5.6 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 8.2 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 11.3 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 16.0 @ 90.9 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 7.8 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 30.0 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 117.0 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 67.2 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) ESC ON | 65.6 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.88 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 0.89 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 42.6 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 80.8 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 71.5 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 2,400 |
| Acceleration comments | Brake torque does little to improve acceleration times, but manual shifts happen quick enough to use during testing, which is rare. Rev-matched downshifts. |
| Braking comments | Solid, consistent pedal. Some fade over the five runs, but pedal remained solid. |
| Handling comments | Slalom: Superb steering effort, feel and feedback. Lacks outright grip to be amazing here, but balance is good. A fun car even if it's not posting records. Skid pad: Very easy to overheat tires, which changes balance dramatically toward oversteer. Otherwise, it has the same fun, rewarding and communicative experience we're used to. |
| Test date | 6/26/2012 |
| Test location | California Speedway |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 78.8 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 21.3 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 28.6 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 3.0 |
| Odometer (mi.) | 4,077 |
| Fuel used for test | 91-octane gasoline |
| As-tested tire pressures, f/r (psi) | 35/35 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 25 city/34 highway/28 combined |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 13.2 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,882 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 2,800 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 56/44 |
| Length (in.) | 166.7 |
| Width (in.) | 69.9 |
| Height (in.) | 50.6 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 101.2 |
| Track, front (in.) | 59.8 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.6 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 35.4 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.9 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 29.9 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 37.1 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 35.0 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 54.5 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 51.7 |
| Seating capacity | 4 |
| GVWR (lbs.) | 3,748 |
| Ground clearance (in.) | 4.9 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 3 years/36,000 miles |
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