2015 Subaru BRZ: Track-ready performance at reasonable price - Chron.com

It helps to think of the BRZ as a lovely bone that Subaru's tossed to drivers who prefer to be engaged, not coddled. Going outside the box, Subaru joined forces with Toyota to develop the rear-wheel-drive BRZ and its platform twin, the Scion FR-S. Toyota's no stranger to joint ventures, having partnered with General Motors on the Pontiac Vibe/Toyota Matrix and other models. The distribution of that mass is advantageous, as an aluminum hood and the 2. 0-liter, double-overhead-cam four-cylinder boxer engine (so named because the cylinders are horizontally opposed instead of in line or arranged in a "V") helps the BRZ... When the BRZ is carving corners, the chassis stays planted with the help of double-wishbone rear suspension, Torsen limited-slip differential and 215/45R17 summer tread tires on 17x7-inch alloy wheels. The BRZ's traction and vehicle stability controls offer five settings, including the option to turn off the traction control system completely for track work or drifting drills. And the track is where the BRZ - and driver - deserves to shine. The electric power steering is linear and the clutch, brake and throttle pedals are perfectly positioned for heel-and-toe operation. Source: www.chron.com