4 Meaningful Differences Between The Subaru BRZ and Scion FRS
The manual FRS weighs 6 lbs less than the base manual BRZ. The auto FRS weighs 18 lbs less than the base auto BRZ.
The FRS has a drag coefficient of 0.27, vs 0.28 (with spoiler) or 0.29 (without spoiler) on the BRZ. I believe this is due to panels under the car. (Series.Blue BRZ is 0.27).
The FRS has softer springs up front and stiffer springs in the rear vs the BRZ. Theoretically this makes it slightly less prone to understeer.
The Series.Blue BRZ wheels weighed about 3 lbs less (per wheel) vs the FRS. (Both are 17” alloys).
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I don’t think you understand what meaningful means. These are differences that no one is likely to notice.
“The FRS has softer springs up front and stiffer springs in the rear vs the BRZ. Theoretically this makes it slightly less prone to understeer.”
Assuming it refers to the FRS, this is backwards, softer springs add grip. The FRS is more prone to oversteer than the BRZ.
Having driven both I would bet on the clutches either being of different composition or slightly different set ups. I felt like I as going to burn the clutch on the frs while the brz felt completely natural.
Okay, we believe you.
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BRZ still looks better
Well, considering the BRZ has a more luxurious interior, the 6lbs/18lbs is something I’m not surprised about.
For me the BRZ will remain the preferred option because of the more aggressive styling, the more luxurious and the amazing Subaru blue.
Get a GT86, problem solved
AAAAAAAAND….. its gone. Its all gone. God damn it toyota
Subaru is better than any scion