The Subaru BRZ is one of the ultimate old-school sports coupes

For 38,990 euros you get a full-spec sports car with refreshing honesty and reliability. Here the six-speed gearbox sometimes still needs a strong manual hand. The BRZ, which weighs just 1275 kg, can easily be piloted through bends, going through right-left combinations and playful vibes. The 2.4-liter boxer engine with 234 hp demands modification, it is not a sane nice boy, but a growling chain dog.

Fits the overall package: When passing hatch covers, overhangs and such unsporting things, there’s a sharp rumble in the rear, as the engine rumbles along as the speed increases linearly like a good rock singer after half a bottle of Jack Daniels. . The unit drives the BRZ reliably and consistently over five gears;

At 4.27 meters long, the Subaru BRZ is also a handy companion that fits into any urban parking space. However, you should allow a few extra centimeters when parking because the doors open quite wide: you need room to lift yourself from the deep sports seats into the open air with as little sway as possible.

Sports seats surround the driver and front passenger in the Subaru BRZ’s cockpit.
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The focus of the sports coupé is clearly on the sporty driving style; To achieve this, Subaru increased the engine’s ability to move and put especially grippy tires so that the rear does not shake too quickly in tight corners.

The refreshing old-fashioned look goes hand in hand with the fact that the driver still has full command over the car: no electrical or electronic assistance systems intervene or whine incessantly.

Anyone who owns a BRZ will know that the interior space is tight, no adult can fit in the back seat, let alone sit there for long periods of time, the trunk (237 liters) is manageable and the utility (9.4 liters inside). test) is high. In addition to the right of 38,990 euros, there is a higher premium for metallic paint. The honest leather character is right there from the factory.