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

Figures & Specs Summary:

Subaru BRZ Performance Review.

Introduction:

This edition of the Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps Sportshift is the 6 speed / Paddle Shift 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 WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch

The BRZ shares its Petrol F4 engine configuration with the likes of the 2010 Subaru Impreza WRX STI R205 Spec C - Hatch and the 2010 Subaru Impreza STI CS 400 - Cosworth - 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 1289 kgs (2841 lbs) this makes the Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps Sportshift 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 1987 Ford Sierra RS 500 (185.5 bhp per ton) has similar Bhp Per Ton stats as the Subaru BRZ.

The Subaru BRZ has a Power to weight ratio of 160.5 bhp per ton and 117.1 lb-ft per ton. Bhp Per Ton figures of the 2013 BRZ competing with the 1987 Ford Sierra RS 500 (185.5 bhp per ton) or the 1994 Mitsubishi 3000 GT VR-4 (185.5 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 117.1 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 1997 Volkswagen-VW Golf 2.8 VR6 4MOTION (142.0 lb-ft per ton) or the 1988 Nissan 200SX S13 1.8T (141.7 lb-ft per ton).

Acceleration:

With a 0-60mph time of 7.90 secs or a 0-100km/h (0-62mph) of 8.2 secs, this made the Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps Sportshift as fast as the 2016 Audi A3 2.0 TDI Quattro (7.90 secs) the 2013 Skoda Octavia RS TDI (7.90 secs) the 2011 Infiniti FX 30d 3.0 V6 Diesel (7.90 secs) the or the 2009 KIA Borrego 4.6 V8 AWD (7.90 secs). This Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps Sportshift is also faster than the 2011 Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 200 (8.00 secs) the 2009 Porsche Cayenne 3.0 V6 Turbo Diesel (8.00 secs) the 2008 Alfa-Romeo Mito 1.4 155 T-Jet Veloce (8.00 secs) the and the 2007 Fiat Bravo 1.9 Sport Multijet (8.00 secs).

Quarter Mile time is a close race between the BRZ and the 2005 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Spec B

When talking about the performance of the Subaru BRZ on the drag strip it can reach a quarter mile in an estimated 15.38 secs @ 89.0 mph. Similar performance down the quarter mile can be found with the the 2005 Subaru Legacy 3.0 R Spec B (15.32 secs), the 2015 Seat Leon ST Cupra 265 DSG (15.32 secs), and the 1990 Nissan 300ZX 3.0 V6 Turbo (15.34 secs).

Top Speed:

Modern performance cars are often artificially restricted to 155mph. The 2013 version of the Subaru BRZ 2L 210ps Sportshift has a maximum speed of 130mph.

Top Speed of the 2013 BRZ equals the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 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 Sportshift then how about the 2010 Audi A1 A1 1.4 TFSI S-Tronic (141 mph), the 2009 Renault Clio 2.0 RenaultSport III 200 Cup (141 mph), or the 2006 Seat Leon 1.8 20vt Cupra R 210 (141 mph).

Related Links:

2013 BRZ Rivals List.

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