Subaru
BRZ STI Performance Concept
Subaru
of America, Inc. unveiled the STI Performance Concept at the 2015 New York
International Auto Show.
The
STI Performance Concept signifies a plan for U.S.-expansion of Subaru Tecnica
International (STI), the performance division of Subaru, in its three core
business areas; aftermarket parts, STI-tuned cars and motorsports.
The
expansion has already begun, with STI-engineered parts replacing Subaru
Performance Tuning (SPT) aftermarket parts in the U.S. market, and with STI's
increasing engineering presence in Subaru of America's Global RallyCross team.
In
the future, further models tuned by STI will be available in the US. These cars
could feature more extensive modifications from the factory than previously
offered, such as suspension, performance, braking, chassis and aerodynamic
upgrades.
The
STI Performance Concept is a showcase for the engineering prowess and tuning
capability of STI, featuring the racing engine developed by STI for the BRZ
Super GT racecar, suspension and chassis components and aerodynamic upgrades.
Complete
cars (extensive tuning by STI) and performance parts available now in Japan
focus on the WRX STI, Forester and BRZ models. The Japanese domestic market
uses the nomenclature "S model" as its naming for the WRX STI and
uses "tS" on BRZ and Forester vehicles that have STI components, but
a naming convention for any future US models has not yet been established.
