Subaru BRZ Price from $24,000 for Premium Model and $27,000 for Limited Model. On Sale Next May

Subaru BRZ pricing seems to have been told to Motor Trend’s editor-in-chief, Ed Loh. According to him:

- Subaru BRZ should go on sale in May 2012

- Starting price around $24k for Premium and about $27k for Limited.

- BRZ Premium model which includes standard navigation, eight-speaker audio, soft touch dash, limited slip differential, leather-wrapped steering wheel (tilt-telescopic), shift knob and e-brake lever, six-speed manual, aluminum pedal covers and cruise control, among other standard features

- BRZ Limited model adds leather seats with Alcantara trim, fog lamps, rear deck spoiler, 17-inch rims and vented discs (16″ front, 15″ rear)

Subaru expects sales of 3-4K units/yr

- According to Subaru a key difference between BRZ and Toyota 86/Scion FR-S are firmer front and softer rear spring rates for the BRZ

- BRZ Weight: 2770 lbs (though BRZ press release says 2684 pounds)

- Makes 200hp@7000rpm and 150lb-ft@64-6600rpm. Redline is 7450 (fuel cutoff)

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