The center gravity of the BRZ will reportedly fall, as well, potentially giving the 86 and BRZ even better handling.
Toyota and Subaru have been quite open about plans for a second generation of their 86, BRZ twins. A new report from Japan sheds some light on the future sports coupes.
According to , the most attractive detail about the new generation is the replacement of the 2.0-liter four-cylinder boxer with a 2.4-liter unit. The new models will have a lower center of gravity than the current models.
It is not mentioned whether the turbocharged mill is in the report. The possibility of forced induction is at least possible because the new Subaru Ascent has a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine that produces 260 horsepower (194 Kilowatts) as well as 277 pound-feet (376 Newton meters) of torque.
Toyota 86 chief engineer Tetsuya Tsuya Tada stated previously that a new platform was required for a factory to produce a turbocharged coupe. This would be the ideal opportunity to make this happen.
According to The Japan Times, the next-gen Toyota 86 will debut in 2021. Subaru will continue to produce at Gunma, which could mean that the new BRZ will also arrive at the Gunma plant.
Subaru’s EyeSight suite will be available on the BRZ, which is said to increase driver safety. The 2019 Forester has the latest version. It includes features such as adaptive cruise control, pre-collision brake, and lane keeping assist. Additional options include reverse automatic braking, blind spot detection and rear cross traffic alarm.
In 2012, production began on the BRZ and 86 models (which were then called Scion FR-S). The 2017 model year saw a slight redesign that included small design tweaks as well as an additional 5 horsepower (4 kW) for vehicles equipped with the manual transmission.