Performance Review: Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps - [2013]

Figures & Specs Summary:

Subaru BRZ Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps is the 6 speed / Manual version and was first brought out in 2013. This was at around the same time as the introduction of the 2014 Tesla Model S P100D Ludicrous Performance and the 2014 Koenigsegg One 1 5.1 V8 Twin Turbo.This particular Subaru BRZ has a 1998cc Naturally Aspirated Petrol powerplant with 4 cylinders in a F formation.

Alternative Petrol F4's includes the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch

The BRZ shares its Petrol F4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - Hatch and the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch. If you're looking for other fast cars which share the BRZ's Rear Wheel Drive, Coupe combination then how about the 1982 Fiat X1/9 1.5 8V or the 1965 Aston-Martin DB6 1965.

Power and Weight:

Weighing in at 1266 kgs (2791 lbs) this makes the Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps in the same weight category as the 2023 McLaren 750S 4.0 V8 Twin Turbo or the give or take 50kg.

The Subaru BRZ shares the same bhp with the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp)

In terms of power the 1998cc 16V F4 engine produces 207 bhp (154 kW) @ 7000 rpm similar to the 2022 Mini Cooper John Cooper Works Cabrio 2.0 Turbo (228 bhp) or the 2020 Audi TT S Turbo 50 TFSI (225 bhp).

The Naturally Aspirated F4 throws out 151 lb-ft (204.7 Nm) @ 6600 rpm placing it with cars of similar torque performance figures such as the 2022 Mini Cooper Countryman John Cooper Works 1.5 Turbo (162 lb-ft) or the 2018 Abarth 595 Turismo 1.4 Turbo (170 lb-ft).

Power to Weight:

If one combines the weight with power or torque performance for the Subaru BRZ you can get a better idea of it's real world performance.

The 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si Sport 2d (188.4 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Subaru BRZ.

The Subaru BRZ has a Power to weight ratio of 163.5 bhp per ton and 119.2 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 BRZ competing with the 2006 BMW Z4 3.0si Sport 2d (188.4 bhp per ton) or the 1990 Mercedes E Class 500 W124 (188.3 bhp per ton).

Power to Weight(cont.):

If you agree with the late great Carroll Shelby then arguably an even better indicator of potential performance, Torque. Use weight as well and you end up with - Torque per ton, with the Subaru BRZ generating around 119.2 lb-ft per ton. If you're curious as to what other cars have as much torque to weight then look no further than the 2011 Skoda Octavia RS 2.0 Turbo (144.2 lb-ft per ton) or the 1968 Alpine A110 1300 (144.0 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.30 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 7.5 secs, this made the Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps as fast as the 2019 Peugeot 508 PureTech 225 GT S and S (7.30 secs) the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTD DSG 2.0 Turbo Diesel (7.30 secs) the 2013 Vauxhall-Opel Insignia 2.0 SIDI Turbo 4x4 (7.30 secs) the or the 2013 Seat Leon SC 2.0 TDI FR (7.30 secs). This Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps is also faster than the 2019 Ford Focus ST 2.0 EcoBlue (7.40 secs) the 2013 KIA Pro Ceed GT 1.6 Turbo (7.40 secs) the 2012 Seat Ibiza 1.4 FR Turbo Supercharged (7.40 secs) the and the 2012 Volkswagen-VW Beetle 2.0 TSi Cabriolet (7.40 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the BRZ and the 2009 BMW Z4 35i sDrive 2d

When talking about the performance of the Subaru BRZ on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 14.99 secs @ 91.3 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2009 BMW Z4 35i sDrive 2d (14.92 secs), the 2007 Mazda 3 MPS 2.3T (14.92 secs), and the 2013 BMW X5 M50d 3.0 Diesel Turbo (14.92 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps has a maximum speed of 140mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 BRZ equals the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph)

If maxing out your car on the AutoBahn is your thing and you're wondering what's faster than the 2013 Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps then how about the 2020 Lotus Elise Cup 250 1.8 Supercharged (151 mph), the 2013 Volkswagen-VW Polo R WRC 2.0 Turbo (151 mph), or the 2006 Volkswagen-VW Golf GTi Edition 30 DSG (151 mph).

Related Links:

2013 BRZ Rivals List.

A Brief History of Subaru

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