Are you familiar with the Subaru BRZ Cup Car Rumble? The one that gave us the same satisfaction but with honing raw performance and the iconic steel wheels without affecting its character? But for you who are hell-bent on track days, hold your breath because this beast has just roared back with some modifications!
First designed for the TGR GR86/ BRZ Cup series the Cup Car Basic turned out to be a huge hit as it was launched. It ditched the bells and whistles of higher trims, offering a purist’s delight: a 2.4-liter boxer generating 232 horsepower, a friendly six-speed manual transmission, and a predilection toward lightweight performance.
This year Subaru brought the Cup Car Basic update, it refreshed the car by keeping the features that made the car a strong track weapon.
Want to know what’s been added and what’s remained wonderfully the same?
Still a Powerhouse Under the Hood.
The BRZ Cup Car Basic still carries its genes originating from the naturally aspirated 2.4-liter boxer engine at its core. As a free-breather device delivers the power of 232 horses, it’s the motivation to visit the upper edge of the rev range. It works in perfect harmony with the sequential six-speed manual transmission to make it a gearhead’s dream come true.
Safety First, Track Focus Second.
Subaru hasn’t skipped the safety completely. Conversely, the airbags only serve when the car is used on the track but the Cup Car Basic is provided with a six-point harness and a roll cage. Such important features to keep you safe during the high-powered moves.
Cooling Upgrades for Sustained Performance.
Subaru engineers are well aware of the track driving requirements. To reach the highest efficiency, the Cup Car Basic is equipped with an engine oil and rear differential cooling system. This amounts to reliable output of power at each of the many laps.
Lightweight Means Lightweight.
The BRZ Cup Car Basic is built for the track, and to accomplish this, the vehicle has been stripped of all unnecessary weight. At last, steel wheels that weigh less and offer a motorsport look are back. Consider them as personal adornments, the symbols of their authentic nature to provide nothing but pure driving excitement.
Focus on Functionality.
The style geometrically continues with this function over the form theme. We’re thinking of environmentally friendly vehicles: no fancy infotainment systems, plush leather seats, or other fancy things. Instead, the cabin is equipped with the essentials: a simple dashboard aimed for no distraction and also heavy-duty mats that are designed to handle the shocks of highways.
A Rare Breed for the Discerning Driver.
The Subaru BRZ Cup Car Basic is not an ordinary model. It is a runner in the niche, but it is perfect for those buyers, who are extremely passionate about the race experience. It is a magic that is not visible but is ever-present. This gives us the reason that the most enjoyable ones do not have to be full of frills and theatrics.
While there’s no official word on whether this updated BRZ Cup Car Basic will make it outside of Japan, one thing’s for sure: Subaru has put the message to everyone who is quite fanatic about automobiles that they have to think about their option for very tempting offers. We hope that it decides to experience the funniness on a wide scale.
