Subaru has been promoting a track-ready BRZ in Japan since 2013 when the BRZ RA got here out with metal wheels and a roll cage. Then the BRZ Cup Automobile Primary got here alongside in 2022, primarily based on the second-generation mannequin. For 2024, the enthusiast-focused sports activities coupe will get some updates whereas being refreshingly low cost.
You continue to get the 16-inch steelies with 205/55 R16 tires since Subaru is aware of you may need to swap the wheels anyway. For 2024, the form of the six-point roll cage and its sidebar has been modified. Extra importantly, Subaru is now becoming the BRZ Cup Automobile Primary with commonplace EyeSight, which is sudden to seek out on a track-only machine. Subie has been promoting the road-going, handbook gearbox BRZ with EyeSight since final 12 months.
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As earlier than, the hardcore model does away with the facet and curtain airbags whereas a lot of the sound insulation is gone as properly. The motive force’s seat has eye bolts for a six-point harness and the ground mats are completely different following the roll cage’s set up. Subaru installs an additional engine oil cooler and mounts fins to channel air to the rear differential.
At 2,843 kilos, the BRZ Cup Automobile Primary is not truly any lighter than the street-legal mannequin. It nonetheless has passenger seats and even air-con, though the roll cage blocks the facet vents. The Japanese translation of the specs sheet exhibits the facet airbags are literally nonetheless there however will not deploy in case of a crash. They have been deactivated after including the roll cage.
Subaru warns the Cup Automobile Primary “might have some disadvantages by way of journey, consolation, maneuverability, ease of entry and exit, and tranquility” in comparison with the usual BRZ. As an alternative of a spare tire, the observe automobile comes with a tire puncture restore package.
It prices the equal of $24,373, which seems like a steal contemplating the most affordable 2024 BRZ retails from $30,195 in the USA. The 2 have been virtually identically priced in 2022 however the worth of the Japanese yen in comparison with the American greenback has dropped by round 18 p.c within the final couple of years. As well as, the BRZ retains getting dearer within the US, with the 2024MY being $1,700 pricier than the 2023MY.
The Subaru BRZ Cup Automobile Primary has an equal Toyota GR86 model, with the 2 competing in Japan’s GR86/BRZ Cup.