7.9
2024 Subaru BRZ review
The Subaru BRZ has been given an STI glow-up with new dampers and Brembo brakes, but there's no power boost here.
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Scott Collie
Subaru BRZ vs McLaren 540C Comparison
Subaru BRZ
McLaren 540C
2024 Subaru
BRZ
vs
2024 McLaren
540C
How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the sports category, between scores of 7 and 9.
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7.9
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Based on the Subaru BRZ tS
Based on the McLaren 540C
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
50L
440 to 475 km
72L
770 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
3 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$40,290 - $49,690
$350,000
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CarExpert's Take
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Meaningful mechanical upgrades
- Still a usable daily driver
- Manual finally gets active safety
Misses
- Loses the spare wheel
- Extra focus doesn't come cheap
- You don't get more power to exploit the chassis
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Alcantara Steering Wheel (+$1,360)
- Alloy Wheels Special (+$7,180)
- Alloy Wheels - Premium (+$9,500)
- Car Cover Set (+$1,220)
- Carbon-Ceramic Brakes (+$19,880)
Colours Available
All models are available in the following finishes:
- Crystal White Pearl
- Ice Silver Metallic
- Ignition Red
- WR Blue Pearl
- Sapphire Blue Pearl
- Magnetite Grey Metallic
- Crystal Black Silica
All finishes are no-cost options.
Reviews
NA
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Specs
| Type | ||
| PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | TWIN TURBO MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2387 | 3799 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.4L | 3.8L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | V8 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 174kW | 397kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 7000 | 7500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 250Nm | 540Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3700 | 3500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.5 | - | |
